I am a multidisciplinary illustrator and visual designer specializing in book illustration, character development and visual storytelling. I create engaging children book illustrations, storybook artwork, book covers, editorial layouts, watercolor and whimsical illustrations, semi realistic artwork and character designs. I also work across storyboarding, 2D and 3D animation, graphic design, presentations, brochures, brand style guides and web design. I combine strong visual concepts with thoughtful composition and professional production to help authors, publishers, brands and creative teams bring their ideas to life.…

Philip

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I am a multidisciplinary illustrator and visual designer specializing in book illustration, character development and visual storytelling. I create engaging children book illustrations, storybook artwork, book covers, editorial layouts, watercolor and whimsical illustrations, semi realistic artwork and character designs. I also work across storyboarding, 2D and 3D animation, graphic design, presentations, brochures, brand style guides and web design. I combine strong visual concepts with thoughtful composition and professional production to help authors, publishers, brands and creative teams bring their ideas to life.…

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I am a multidisciplinary illustrator and visual designer specializing in book illustration, character development and visual storytelling. I create engaging children book illustrations, storybook artwork, book covers, editorial layouts, watercolor and whimsical illustrations, semi realistic artwork and character designs. I also work across storyboarding, 2D and 3D animation, graphic design, presentations, brochures, brand style guides and web design. I combine strong visual concepts with thoughtful composition and professional production to help authors, publishers, brands and creative teams bring their ideas to life.

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Skills

Experience Level

Language

English
Fluent
Yoruba
Fluent
Italian
Beginner
Esperanto
Beginner
Dutch
Beginner
Arabic
Beginner
Portuguese
Beginner

Work Experience

Children Book Illustrator at Independent Creative Projects
January 8, 2024 - Present
Designed and illustrated storybooks, educational materials, and visual storytelling projects. Created character designs, environments, page illustrations, and book layouts while focusing on emotional storytelling, engaging visuals, and age-appropriate artwork.
Freelance Illustrator & Book Designer at Philip Creative Studio
September 30, 2023 - Present
Creating professional illustrations and design solutions for authors, publishers, and creative brands. Specialized in children book illustration, character development, storybook artwork, book covers, editorial layouts, and publishing design. I develop visual concepts, create engaging illustrations, and deliver print-ready designs for digital and physical publications.
Graphic Designer & Visual Designer at Philip Creative Studio
May 11, 2023 - Present
Developed branding materials, presentations, brochures, marketing designs, and digital assets for businesses and creative professionals. Worked with Adobe Creative Suite tools including Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign to create polished visual communication materials.

Education

Bachelor of Science at Olusegun Agagu University of Science and Technology, Okitipup, Ondo State, Nigeria.
September 6, 2022 - September 23, 2026
Computer Science

Qualifications

Adobe Creative Design Training
January 9, 2023 - March 23, 2023
Professional training focused on Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, digital illustration, layout design, typography, and creative design workflows.
Digital Illustration & Character Design Training
April 16, 2024 - June 26, 2024
Training focused on character development, visual storytelling, concept creation, illustration techniques, and creating artwork for books, animation, and digital media.
Book Publishing & KDP Design Training
July 15, 2024 - September 25, 2024

Industry Experience

Education, Media & Entertainment, Real Estate & Construction, Software & Internet, Non-Profit Organization, Professional Services, Consumer Goods, Financial Services
    The Desert Sentinel | Wildlife Illustration Concept
    The Desert Sentinel is a wildlife illustration concept inspired by the Sonoran Desert and its distinctive ecosystem. Featuring a desert kit fox surrounded by towering saguaro cacti, prickly pear blossoms, rugged terrain, and distant desert mountains, the composition explores themes of intuition, resilience, and adaptability. The artwork direction combines naturalistic animal anatomy, detailed botanical elements, warm desert lighting, and expressive environmental storytelling. The borderless composition is designed to demonstrate how wildlife and landscape imagery can communicate symbolic meaning, making it suitable as a portfolio study for narrative illustration, nature-inspired publishing, and tarot-inspired visual concepts.…
    Nia and the Lighthouse Secret
    Nia and the Lighthouse Secret is an original picture-book concept about Nia, a curious young girl who discovers an old message hidden inside a coastal lighthouse. With her loyal dog, Pepper, she follows a trail of clues that reveals a forgotten story about her seaside village. The illustration project explores expressive character design, coastal environments, emotional storytelling, and scene development, creating a consistent visual world that encourages curiosity and adventure in young readers.…
    Epic Fantasy Book Illustration and Visual Storytelling
    An epic fantasy illustration concept depicting a lone warrior overlooking a majestic kingdom at sunset. The artwork combines atmospheric landscapes, detailed architecture, dramatic lighting, and fantasy elements to establish a sense of adventure, mystery, and scale. The project explores how a single illustration can communicate a story, establish a fictional world, and capture the mood of a fantasy book.…
    Children’s Book Illustration: Friendship and Anti-Bullying
    A children’s book illustration concept exploring friendship, kindness, and inclusion in a school environment. The artwork captures an emotional moment between a child who feels left out and classmates who choose to offer support. Through expressive characters, familiar school settings, and warm visual storytelling, the project demonstrates how illustrations can communicate meaningful social lessons in an accessible way for young readers.…
    Children’s Book Illustration and Character Design
    A children’s storybook illustration concept featuring a young girl and her playful puppy in a peaceful countryside setting. The artwork uses expressive characters, warm lighting, rich colours, and environmental details to create an inviting scene for young readers. The project explores visual storytelling, character appeal, and the use of atmosphere to support a heartwarming narrative.…
    AVÉLLE — Premium Streetwear Brand Identity
    Developed a complete visual identity for AVÉLLE, a contemporary premium clothing brand built around confidence, refined everyday style, and modern streetwear. The project covers logo development, visual identity, typography, color direction, apparel branding, packaging, lookbook design, e-commerce direction, social media campaigns, and retail signage. The identity combines understated luxury with a modern fashion aesthetic, creating a consistent and recognizable experience across digital and physical touchpoints.…
    NOIR & OAK — Brand Identity & Logo Design
    Developed a distinctive visual identity for NOIR & OAK, a contemporary specialty coffee brand. The project focused on creating a memorable logo system, refined typography, a cohesive colour palette, and versatile brand variations for packaging, business stationery, social media, and digital applications. The design balances modern simplicity with a premium, timeless aesthetic, ensuring consistency across print and digital touchpoints.…
    VÉLORA — Premium Fashion Brand Identity
    I developed a complete visual identity for VÉLORA, a premium contemporary clothing brand positioned around refined, timeless style. The project included logo development, typography, color direction, brand guidelines, packaging, garment applications, lookbook design, retail presentation, social media assets, and a luxury e-commerce direction. The visual system was designed to communicate quality, confidence, exclusivity, and modern sophistication while remaining consistent across both physical and digital brand touchpoints.…
    Psychological Webtoon Character & Storyboard Development
    Developed character concepts and storyboard scenes for a psychological narrative project, focusing on expressive character acting, cinematic framing, environmental storytelling, and consistent visual direction. Created visual sequences designed to communicate suspense, emotion, tension, and narrative progression while maintaining a cohesive illustrated style.…
    Luxury Real Estate Marketing Campaign — Aspen Snowmass
    Created a premium luxury real estate marketing campaign inspired by Aspen Snowmass, featuring editorial brochures, property advertisements, social media graphics, presentation layouts, digital banners, and billboard concepts. The design focuses on sophisticated typography, generous white space, architectural photography, refined composition, and consistent brand presentation across print and digital marketing materials.…
    The Little Explorer — Children Book Illustration
    Created a complete children book illustration project following the adventures of a curious young explorer and his loyal dog. Developed expressive characters, environments, story scenes, character sheets, and book cover artwork while maintaining a consistent visual style throughout the project. The illustrations were designed to support storytelling, capture emotion, and create an engaging visual experience for young readers.…
    The Journey of Becoming — Book Cover Design
    Designed a complete professional book cover for The Journey of Becoming, including the front cover, back cover, spine, and digital presentation. The design uses a cinematic mountain landscape and a journey-focused visual concept to communicate personal growth, purpose, and transformation. I developed the typography, visual hierarchy, imagery, color palette, and overall composition to create a polished cover suitable for both print and digital publishing.…