Hi, I’m Nico Thompson—a friendly, motivated Illustration graduate with a strong foundation in character design, storytelling, and visual world-building. I love developing original concepts and adapting art styles to suit different audiences and genres, bringing ideas from concept through to print-ready publication for comics, book covers, and educational materials.…

Nico Thompson

Hi, I’m Nico Thompson—a friendly, motivated Illustration graduate with a strong foundation in character design, storytelling, and visual world-building. I love developing original concepts and adapting art styles to suit different audiences and genres, bringing ideas from concept through to print-ready publication for comics, book covers, and educational materials.…

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Hi, I’m Nico Thompson—a friendly, motivated Illustration graduate with a strong foundation in character design, storytelling, and visual world-building.

I love developing original concepts and adapting art styles to suit different audiences and genres, bringing ideas from concept through to print-ready publication for comics, book covers, and educational materials.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Graphic Designer at Retro Cartoon Club
January 1, 2025 - Present
Designed and created designs for print on clothing; collaborated with the team to develop visual assets for the club's merchandise.
Graphic Designer at Free2D Clothing
January 1, 2021 - September 11, 2025
Adapted children’s illustrations into print-ready graphics for clothing.
Book Cover Designer at Penguin Brief (BCU)
January 1, 2023 - September 11, 2025
Illustrated a cover concept for James and the Giant Peach for younger readers.
Book Cover Designer at Tiny Trees Books (BCU)
January 1, 2022 - September 11, 2025
Designed characters, logo, and cover art for a sci‑fi/fantasy title.
Children's Book Illustrator at BCU
January 1, 2022 - September 11, 2025
Collaborated on illustrated books and zines, designing characters and co‑illustrating pages for educational and children’s projects.
Record Sleeve Designer at BCU
January 1, 2021 - September 11, 2025
Created a 7-inch record sleeve reflecting the themes of a chosen track.
Graphic Designer at Free2D Dream Clothing
January 1, 2021 - September 11, 2025
Adapted children's illustrations into print-ready graphics for clothing.
Children's Book Illustrator at BCU
January 1, 2022 - September 11, 2025
Collaborated on illustrated books and zines, designing characters and co-illustrating pages for educational and children's projects.
Record Sleeve Designer at BCU
January 1, 2021 - September 11, 2025
Created a 7-inch record sleeve reflecting the themes of a chosen track.
Book Cover Designer at Tiny Trees Books (BCU)
January 1, 2022 - September 11, 2025
Designed characters, logo, and cover art for a sci-fi/fantasy title.
Book Cover Designer at Penguin Brief (BCU)
January 1, 2023 - September 11, 2025
Illustrated a cover concept for James and the Giant Peach for younger readers.
Graphic Designer at Retro Cartoon Club
January 1, 2025 - Present
Designed and created designs for print on clothing.
Graphic Designer at Retro Cartoon Club
January 1, 2025 - Present
Designed graphics for print apparel, logos, and branding; contributed to concept art and layout workflows for print-ready publishing.
Graphic Designer at Free2D Dream Clothing
January 1, 2021 - Present
Adapted children’s illustrations into print-ready graphics for clothing; collaborated with the design team on product visuals.
Book Cover Designer at Penguin Brief (BCU)
January 1, 2023 - Present
Illustrated a cover concept for James and the Giant Peach for younger readers; developed logo and public-facing cover art.
Book Cover Designer at Tiny Trees Books (BCU)
January 1, 2022 - Present
Designed characters, logo, and cover art for a sci-fi/fantasy title; created print-ready designs.
Children's Book Illustrator at BCU
January 1, 2022 - September 11, 2025
Collaborated on illustrated books and zines, designing characters and co-illustrating pages for educational and children's projects.
Record Sleeve Designer at BCU
January 1, 2021 - Present
Created a 7-inch record sleeve reflecting the themes of a chosen track.
Graphic Designer at Retro Cartoon Club
January 1, 2025 - Present
Designed and created print-ready graphics and designs for clothing and promotional materials with a retro-cartoon theme.
Graphic Designer at Free2D Clothing
December 31, 2021 - September 11, 2025
Adapted children’s illustrations into print-ready graphics for clothing lines.
Book Cover Designer at Penguin Brief (BCU)
December 31, 2023 - September 11, 2025
Illustrated a cover concept for James and the Giant Peach for younger readers.
Book Cover Designer at Tiny Trees Books (BCU)
December 31, 2022 - September 11, 2025
Designed characters, logo, and cover art for a sci-fi/fantasy title.
Children’s Book Illustrator at BCU
December 31, 2022 - September 11, 2025
Collaborated on illustrated books and zines, designing characters and co-illustrating pages for educational and children’s projects.
Record Sleeve Designer at BCU
December 31, 2021 - September 11, 2025
Created a 7-inch record sleeve reflecting the themes of a chosen track.
Graphic Designer at Retro Cartoon Club
January 1, 2025 - Present
Designed and created assets for print and digital media, including character concepts, covers, and layouts; collaborated on creative projects; developed portfolio-ready pieces for publication.
Graphic Designer at Free2D Dream Clothing
January 1, 2021 - September 11, 2025
Adapted illustrations into print-ready graphics for clothing lines; contributed to design assets and visual storytelling across product ranges.
Book Cover Designer at Penguin Brief (BCU)
January 1, 2023 - September 11, 2025
Illustrated a book cover concept for a title aimed at younger readers, including character concepts, layout, and cover art.
Book Cover Designer at Tiny Trees Books (BCU)
January 1, 2022 - September 11, 2025
Created cover art and character concepts for a sci‑fi/fantasy title, including logo and overall cover composition.
Children’s Book Illustrator at BCU
January 1, 2022 - September 11, 2025
Collaborated on illustrated books and zin-es, designing characters and co-illustrating pages for educational and children’s projects.
Record Sleeve Designer at BCU
January 1, 2021 - September 11, 2025
Created a 7-inch record sleeve reflecting the themes of a chosen track, including cover concepts and asset design.

Education

BA (Hons) Illustration at Birmingham City University
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2023
BA (Hons) Illustration at Birmingham City University
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2023
BA (Hons) Illustration at Birmingham City University
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2023
BA (Hons) Illustration at Birmingham City University
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2023
BA (Hons) Illustration at Birmingham City University
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2023

Qualifications

BA (Hons) Illustration
September 14, 2020 - July 24, 2023

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment
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