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I’m Saleem Javed, a senior illustrator and character designer with 25+ years of professional experience across character design, digital illustration, children’s books, comics, and visual storytelling. I enjoy bringing stories to life with expressive characters, consistent style, and details that connect with the reader—whether it’s a book project, marketing artwork, or a full illustration concept from scratch. I’ve led and supported illustration teams for publishing and media projects, guiding junior artists, creating storyboards and style guides, and maintaining strong quality under deadlines. I work comfortably with Adobe Illustrator and Adobe Photoshop, and my focus is always on turning creative direction into polished, deadline-ready artwork that fits the project’s theme and message.…I’m Saleem Javed, a senior illustrator and character designer with 25+ years of professional experience across character design, digital illustration, children’s books, comics, and visual storytelling. I enjoy bringing stories to life with expressive characters, consistent style, and details that connect with the reader—whether it’s a book project, marketing artwork, or a full illustration concept from scratch. I’ve led and supported illustration teams for publishing and media projects, guiding junior artists, creating storyboards and style guides, and maintaining strong quality under deadlines. I work comfortably with Adobe Illustrator and Adobe Photoshop, and my focus is always on turning creative direction into polished, deadline-ready artwork that fits the project’s theme and message.

Saleem Javed

Illustrator, Character Designer, Book Illustrator, +2

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I’m Saleem Javed, a senior illustrator and character designer with 25+ years of professional experience across character design, digital illustration, children’s books, comics, and visual storytelling. I enjoy bringing stories to life with expressive characters, consistent style, and details that connect with the reader—whether it’s a book project, marketing artwork, or a full illustration concept from scratch. I’ve led and supported illustration teams for publishing and media projects, guiding junior artists, creating storyboards and style guides, and maintaining strong quality under deadlines. I work comfortably with Adobe Illustrator and Adobe Photoshop, and my focus is always on turning creative direction into polished, deadline-ready artwork that fits the project’s theme and message.…I’m Saleem Javed, a senior illustrator and character designer with 25+ years of professional experience across character design, digital illustration, children’s books, comics, and visual storytelling. I enjoy bringing stories to life with expressive characters, consistent style, and details that connect with the reader—whether it’s a book project, marketing artwork, or a full illustration concept from scratch. I’ve led and supported illustration teams for publishing and media projects, guiding junior artists, creating storyboards and style guides, and maintaining strong quality under deadlines. I work comfortably with Adobe Illustrator and Adobe Photoshop, and my focus is always on turning creative direction into polished, deadline-ready artwork that fits the project’s theme and message.

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I’m Saleem Javed, a senior illustrator and character designer with 25+ years of professional experience across character design, digital illustration, children’s books, comics, and visual storytelling. I enjoy bringing stories to life with expressive characters, consistent style, and details that connect with the reader—whether it’s a book project, marketing artwork, or a full illustration concept from scratch.

I’ve led and supported illustration teams for publishing and media projects, guiding junior artists, creating storyboards and style guides, and maintaining strong quality under deadlines. I work comfortably with Adobe Illustrator and Adobe Photoshop, and my focus is always on turning creative direction into polished, deadline-ready artwork that fits the project’s theme and message.

Skills

Experience Level

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Intermediate

Intermediate

Language

English

Advanced

Urdu

Advanced

Hindi

Intermediate

Arabic

Beginner

Work Experience

SR, ILLUSTRATOR at MPS Limited | Noida

February 1, 2024 - February 1, 2026

Developed intricate illustrations for various publishing projects. Guided junior illustrators in mastering design principles and techniques. Worked with creative teams to meet deadlines while maintaining quality standards.

Senior Illustrator at MPS Limited

February 1, 2024 - February 1, 2026

Developed intricate illustrations for publishing projects. Guided junior illustrators in design principles and techniques. Collaborated with creative teams to meet deadlines while maintaining quality standards.

SR, ILLUSTRATOR at Q2A Media | Noida

May 1, 2019 - November 30, 2023

Managed multiple illustration projects simultaneously under tight deadlines. Mentored junior illustrators on techniques and project workflows. Collaborated with designers to develop cohesive visual themes and reviewed/provided feedback on team members’ artwork and designs. Developed style guides to ensure brand consistency across illustrations.

Senior Illustrator at Q2A Media

May 1, 2019 - November 1, 2023

Managed multiple illustration projects simultaneously under tight deadlines. Mentored junior illustrators on techniques and project workflows. Collaborated with designers to develop cohesive visual themes, reviewed team artwork, and provided constructive feedback. Developed style guides to support brand consistency.

CARTOONIST at Imagine Publication, W&P Graphics | New Delhi, Delhi

November 1, 2013 - December 31, 2019

Mentored junior illustrators on projects to enhance their skills and contribute to project success. Produced detailed illustrations for publications and marketing materials, collaborating with editors to align visuals with project themes and messages. Created concepts and storyboards for client presentations and proposals.

Cartoonist at Imagine Publication, W&P; Graphics

November 1, 2013 - December 1, 2019

Created detailed illustrations for publications and marketing materials. Collaborated with editors to align visuals with project themes and messages. Mentored junior illustrators and contributed to project success. Developed concepts and storyboards for client presentations and proposals.

Illustrator at XACT Studio

January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2013

Created original illustrations for publications and promotional materials. Collaborated with writers and editors to develop visual concepts. Utilized Adobe Creative Suite for illustration and design tasks.

SR. ILLUSTRATOR at Sterling Graphic Pvt. Ltd. | New Delhi, Delhi

January 1, 2007 - February 28, 2008

Created diverse character designs for children’s storybooks and comics with engaging visuals. Produced detailed illustrations for various publication projects and marketing materials.

Senior Illustrator at Sterling Graphic Pvt. Ltd.

January 1, 2007 - February 1, 2008

Created character designs for children’s storybooks and comics. Produced detailed illustrations for publication projects and marketing materials. Collaborated with editors and designers to ensure visual coherence. Developed original artwork concepts from client briefs and requirements.

ILLUSTRATOR at Glow Worms | New Delhi, Delhi

January 1, 1999 - January 31, 2006

Created original illustrations for publications over multiple assignments while building experience in children’s book and digital illustration work.

Illustrator at Glow Worms

January 1, 1999 - January 1, 2006