I am a self-managed, organised and passionate freelance illustrator and graphic designer. I am efficient and manage my time between freelance work, passion projects and my education to maintain a strict work-life balance. My strong communication abilities and flexible skills enable me to take the lead in collaborative work to ensure that tasks are completed to the highest standard within strict time constraints. I am eager to learn with a hands-on approach - ready to take on difficult challenges and push myself further. In 2025 I volunteered as a graphic designer, designing the 30-year anniversary logo for CTOS (Connective Tissue Oncology Society).…

Maariya Islam Miah

I am a self-managed, organised and passionate freelance illustrator and graphic designer. I am efficient and manage my time between freelance work, passion projects and my education to maintain a strict work-life balance. My strong communication abilities and flexible skills enable me to take the lead in collaborative work to ensure that tasks are completed to the highest standard within strict time constraints. I am eager to learn with a hands-on approach - ready to take on difficult challenges and push myself further. In 2025 I volunteered as a graphic designer, designing the 30-year anniversary logo for CTOS (Connective Tissue Oncology Society).…

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I am a self-managed, organised and passionate freelance illustrator and graphic designer. I am efficient and manage my time between freelance work, passion projects and my education to maintain a strict work-life balance. My strong communication abilities and flexible skills enable me to take the lead in collaborative work to ensure that tasks are completed to the highest standard within strict time constraints. I am eager to learn with a hands-on approach - ready to take on difficult challenges and push myself further.

In 2025 I volunteered as a graphic designer, designing the 30-year anniversary logo for CTOS (Connective Tissue Oncology Society).

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Freelance Illustrator and Graphic Designer
January 1, 2023 - Present
Created illustrations, 2D rigged models, and graphic designs. Designed logos using Adobe Illustrator and Clip Studio Paint for streamers, indie games, businesses, and game jams. Designed sprites for an indie game. Designed, illustrated, and animated characters compatible with face-tracking software. Created illustrations and designs of anime-style characters.
Book Cover Designer and Illustrator
January 1, 2024 - August 9, 2025
Worked with a client brief to design and arrange a book cover based on an AI-generated image. Project titled 'What it is to be Silent, Izza Khan'.
Logo Designer at CTOS (Connective Tissue Oncology Society)
January 1, 2025 - August 9, 2025
Designed the 30-year anniversary logo for CTOS.
Volunteer at Studio Miah
January 1, 2022 - Present
Operated equipment, managed orders, and packaged products at an independent T-shirt printing studio.
Freelance Illustrator and Graphic Designer at Self-Employed / Freelance
January 1, 2023 - Present
Providing illustrations, 2D rigged models, book cover design, logos, and packaging; creating character design and concept art for indie games; designing posters and other graphic assets; collaborating with clients to meet briefs and deliver high-quality visuals.
Freelance Illustrator & Graphic Designer at Self-employed
January 1, 2023 - Present
Illustrations, 2D rigged models, graphic design for book covers and logos; created AI-assisted visuals and client branding.
Graphic Designer at Freelance / Book Cover Design & Illustration
January 1, 2024 - September 23, 2025
Book cover design and illustration; posters and branding for indie projects; logo design.
Volunteer Graphic Designer at Kingston University / Creative & Cultural Industries
January 1, 2023 - Present
Volunteered on design marketing materials as part of the BA program.
Logo Designer at CTS (Connective Tissue Oncology Society)
January 1, 2025 - Present
Designed the 30-year anniversary logo.
Freelance Illustrator and Graphic Designer at Self-Employed
January 1, 2023 - Present
Illustrations, 2D rigged models, graphic design; book cover design and illustration; logos for streamers and indie games; character sprites and animations; contributed to game jams.

Education

BA Creative and Cultural Industries: Design Marketing at Kingston University
January 1, 2023 - August 9, 2025
Sixth Form Levels at Wallington Girls Sixth Form
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2023
GCSEs including English Literature (A), Fine Art (A), Psychology (A) at Al-Khair Secondary Girls School
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2021
BA Design Marketing at Kingston University
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2023
A-Levels at Wallington Girls' Sixth Form
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2021
GCSEs at Al-Khair Girls Secondary School
January 11, 2030 - September 22, 2025
GCSEs at Al-Khair Secondary Girls School
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2021
A-Levels at Wallington Girls' Sixth Form
September 1, 2021 - June 1, 2023
BA in Design Marketing at Kingston University
September 1, 2021 - June 1, 2023
BA Design Marketing (Creative and Cultural Industries) at Kingston University
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2023
A Levels at Wallington Girls' Sixth Form
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2021
GCSEs including English Literature (A), Fine Art (A), Psychology (A) and 10 GCSEs (9-8) including Maths, English and Art at Al-Khair Secondary Girls School
January 11, 2030 - September 23, 2025

Qualifications

GCSEs
January 11, 2030 - September 22, 2025
A-Levels
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2021
BA Design Marketing
January 1, 2021 - June 30, 2026
Currently studying.

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Gaming, Professional Services, Other