Shaun Speight

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Hi. You’ve stumbled blindly across the profile for Shaun Speight, freelance artist and graphic designer - otherwise known as Sad Astronaut.

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Hi.

You’ve stumbled blindly across the profile for Shaun Speight, freelance artist and graphic designer - otherwise known as Sad Astronaut.

I’m based in Norwich, UK, but am open to freelance opportunities and commissions worldwide.

Hit me up if you’d like to know more.

  • Joined August 2025

Industry experience

  • Media & Entertainment
  • Gaming
  • Professional Services
  • Travel & Hospitality
  • Retail

Projects · 1

Work experience· 7 roles

LandCrabs · Creator-Owned Graphic NovelMay 2023 – Jul 2023 · 3 mos

Providing pencils, inks, colours and lettering for independent WW2 graphic novel ‘LandCrabs’ by Forrest Stuts. Available on Amazon.

Illustrator / Motion Artist · Unclassified EncounterJan 2022 – Nov 2025 · 3 yrs 11 mos

Illustrator and producer of motion graphics for the YouTube fictional horror channel, Unclassified Encounter: https://youtube.com/@unclassifiedencounter?si=Dj_KM4rUf4jSPTIV

Illustrator · sad astronautdesignsNov 2021 – Present · 5 yrs 1 mo

Illustration; co-written ten full episodes and six short stories since 2021.

Graphic Designer - Print Campaign · Norwich Theatre RoyalJan 2021 – Dec 2021 · 1 yr
Social Media & Advertising Designer · coffeecups.co.ukJan 2008 – Jan 2015 · 7 yrs 1 mo
Album & Tour Artwork Designer · Hello Bear!Dec 2003 – Present · 23 yrs
Freelance Print, Ads & Logo Design · TAITDec 2003 – Present · 23 yrs

Certifications and awards

Bachelor of the Arts (Hons) Painting2026 – 2032

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