Recent BA Illustration graduate from Arts University Bournemouth with experience in editorial design, marketing, publishing and independent merchandise creation. I’ve sold at art markets, supplied my handmade works to local stockists, and completed large-scale projects including a fully illustrated book. I was Lead Illustrator for the university student magazine Seegull Magazine, coordinating a multidisciplinary creative team and guiding the visual direction from concept to launch. I was shortlisted to represent the University at London’s New Designers event 2025, and I bring strong organisation, creativity and reliability to each project.

Phoebe Saunders

Recent BA Illustration graduate from Arts University Bournemouth with experience in editorial design, marketing, publishing and independent merchandise creation. I’ve sold at art markets, supplied my handmade works to local stockists, and completed large-scale projects including a fully illustrated book. I was Lead Illustrator for the university student magazine Seegull Magazine, coordinating a multidisciplinary creative team and guiding the visual direction from concept to launch. I was shortlisted to represent the University at London’s New Designers event 2025, and I bring strong organisation, creativity and reliability to each project.

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Recent BA Illustration graduate from Arts University Bournemouth with experience in editorial design, marketing, publishing and independent merchandise creation. I’ve sold at art markets, supplied my handmade works to local stockists, and completed large-scale projects including a fully illustrated book.

I was Lead Illustrator for the university student magazine Seegull Magazine, coordinating a multidisciplinary creative team and guiding the visual direction from concept to launch. I was shortlisted to represent the University at London’s New Designers event 2025, and I bring strong organisation, creativity and reliability to each project.

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Work Experience

Lead Illustrator at Seegull Magazine
January 1, 2025 - Present
Conceptualised, illustrated, and fully produced a multi-section educational book for my final university project. Managed research, character design, thumbnailing, repeat patterns, page layouts, and final publication in InDesign. Combined global recipes, kitchen tips, allergy information, humour, and wellness content through playful visual storytelling. I also led the visual direction of the university student magazine Seegull Magazine, coordinating a multidisciplinary creative team and managing page layouts and edits with Graphic Design, photography, Architecture, Fine Art, and Interior Design students. I created key illustrated spreads including the theme and sponsorship pages, and supported the magazine from concept to launch.
Window Designer & Illustrator at British Heart Foundation
January 1, 2025 - Present
Designed and hand-painted a festive window display for the BHF, from initial sketches to final completion. Worked closely with the store to ensure the artwork supported their visual merchandising needs, using weatherproof materials and clean, bold illustration techniques.
Chef de Partie at Below Decks, Torquay
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2023
During my School/College years, I spent four years working as a chef in a local restaurant. Working in a fast, demanding environment has taught me discipline, focus and the ability to solve problems quickly, while maintaining a high standard of work.
Activity Leader at Education First, Torquay
June 1, 2023 - August 31, 2023
Delivered full-time leadership of 30 to 40 international students aged between 12-17 years old on daily cultural excursions and activities. Managed logistics, safety and travel through busy city centres including guiding large groups through Exeter, London and the underground system. Coordinated teams of international adults, adapted plans on the spot and navigated language barriers while ensuring students were engaged and supported, including resolving issues with host families and wellbeing.

Education

BA Illustration at Arts University Bournemouth
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2025
UAL Diploma at Exeter College
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2022
GCSE at Spires Academy Torquay
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2020

Qualifications

BA Illustration Degree
September 24, 2022 - August 14, 2025
UAL
December 17, 2025 - December 17, 2025

Industry Experience

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