Experienced in the creative and publishing industry with roles spanning Head of Publishing, Book Designer, Comic Storyboard Artist, and Community Engagement & Communication Specialist. Skilled in managing publishing operations from concept to distribution, building partnerships with authors and academics, and organizing impactful events. Strong background in visual communication design and content production, including book covers, illustrations, scriptwriting, and storyboards across both print and digital media. Combined with proven leadership in directing teams, developing concepts, managing administration and workflows, ensuring quality control, and driving creative, marketing, and sales strategies.

Salwa Alya Majid

Experienced in the creative and publishing industry with roles spanning Head of Publishing, Book Designer, Comic Storyboard Artist, and Community Engagement & Communication Specialist. Skilled in managing publishing operations from concept to distribution, building partnerships with authors and academics, and organizing impactful events. Strong background in visual communication design and content production, including book covers, illustrations, scriptwriting, and storyboards across both print and digital media. Combined with proven leadership in directing teams, developing concepts, managing administration and workflows, ensuring quality control, and driving creative, marketing, and sales strategies.

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December 22, 2025

Experienced in the creative and publishing industry with roles spanning Head of Publishing, Book Designer, Comic Storyboard Artist, and Community Engagement & Communication Specialist. Skilled in managing publishing operations from concept to distribution, building partnerships with authors and academics, and organizing impactful events. Strong background in visual communication design and content production, including book covers, illustrations, scriptwriting, and storyboards across both print and digital media. Combined with proven leadership in directing teams, developing concepts, managing administration and workflows, ensuring quality control, and driving creative, marketing, and sales strategies.

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Language

Indonesian
Fluent
English
Advanced
Korean
Beginner

Work Experience

Academic Liaison at CV Budi Utama (Deepublish Publisher) – Special Region of Yogyakarta, Indonesia
October 1, 2025 - Present
Create and maintain a list of campus journals, establish communication with journal managers, and explore collaboration opportunities for content publication. Lead coordination for academic content publishing initiatives and maintain relationships with authors and editors.
Head of Buku Nesia Publisher at CV Budi Utama (Deepublish Publisher) – Special Region of Yogyakarta, Indonesia
September 30, 2025 - October 27, 2025
Managed to triple revenue in five months. Led and managed publishing functions based on the Buku Nesia Publisher Blueprint; developed concepts, rules, SOPs, dashboards, and scripts for product/unit/section of income; initiated inter-departmental meetings and quality checks; directed marketing & sales strategies.
Book Designer at CV Budi Utama (Deepublish Publisher) – Special Region of Yogyakarta, Indonesia
March 31, 2025 - October 27, 2025
Designed and laid out book covers and content pages; created and added supporting visual elements; revised designs as needed; prepared and checked pre-press files and performed quality checks on print dummies.
Comic Character Designer and Storyboard Artist at CV Budi Utama (Deepublish Publisher) – Special Region of Yogyakarta, Indonesia
July 31, 2024 - October 27, 2025
Created character designs and visual storyboards for comics; translated story lines into visual sequences to guide illustrators; contributed to both print and digital media projects.
Graphic Designer at Bandung Institute of Technology (ITB) Rectorate – Communications & Public Relations Division
September 30, 2022 - October 27, 2025
Created various design assets including greeting cards, event site plans, visual stocks, certificates, logos, and infographics; supported event preparation and staff travel; coordinated webinars and hosted events; led or supported group communications and media assets.
Tutor at One Touch Borobudur – Heritage Onsite Interaction
December 31, 2021 - October 27, 2025
Relief illustration and animation support for heritage site interaction programs; contributed to on-site visitor engagement through visuals and storytelling.
Studio Lead - Creative Projects at 3F Studio (Pitching Competition Winner)
November 30, 2021 - October 27, 2025
Led creative projects, developed big ideas, concepts, mood boards, visual boards, keywords, typography, logos, comics, animations, and printed products; managed social media channels and contributed to brand growth.
Academic Liaison at CV Budi Utama
October 1, 2025 - Present
Create and maintain a list of campus journals; establish communication with journal managers; explore collaboration opportunities for content publication.
Head of Publishing; Book Designer; Comic Storyboard Artist; Community Engagement & Communications Specialist at CV Budi Utama
September 30, 2025 - October 27, 2025
Led publishing functions based on Buku Nus ia Publisher blueprint; developed concepts, SOPs, dashboards and scripts; managed inter-department meetings; mentored staff; directed marketing, sales strategies; oversaw content production; built partnerships with authors and academics; coordinated events and promotions.
Book Designer at CV Budi Utama
March 31, 2025 - October 27, 2025
Design and lay out book covers and content pages; create and add supporting visual elements; revise designs when needed.
Comic Character Designer and Storyboard Artist (Freelance) at CV Budi Utama
July 31, 2024 - October 27, 2025
Design character identities; create visual storyboards from story lines to guide illustrators; develop visual concepts.
Makeup Artist at Freelance – Kudus, Indonesia
December 31, 2023 - October 27, 2025
Applied makeup for events and productions; collaborated with production teams.
Graphic Designer at Bandung Institute of Technology Rectorate
September 30, 2022 - October 27, 2025
Created visual assets for communications and public relations; supported design of campaigns and publications.
Team Leader & Creative Director at 3F Studio
November 1, 2021 - October 27, 2025
Led creative projects for a startup illustration studio; developed concepts, mood boards, visuals; directed comic/storyboard output and prize-winning pitching.
Relief Illustrator & Animator at One Touch Borobudur
December 1, 2021 - October 27, 2025
Created relief illustrations and animations for heritage onsite interaction; supported on-site engagement.
Academic Journal Liaison at CV Budi Utama (Deepublish Publisher)
October 1, 2025 - Present
Create and maintain a list of campus journals; establish communication with journal managers; explore collaboration opportunities for content publication; coordinate with authors and editors to publish books; manage content publication and public relations for journals.
Head of Buku Nus ia Publisher at CV Budi Utama (Deepublish Publisher)
September 1, 2025 - October 27, 2025
Led BukuNesia publishing operations; drove revenue growth; developed concepts, SOPs, dashboards; led inter-department meetings; oversaw marketing & sales strategies; managed events, affiliates, distributors, partnerships, social media, marketplaces, and sales channels; supervised production and author relationships.
Book Designer at CV Budi Utama (Deeppublish & BukuNesia Publisher)
March 1, 2025 - October 27, 2025
Design and lay out book covers and content pages; create and refine visual elements; perform pre-press checks; ensure print quality.
Comic Character Designer & Storyboard Artist at CV Budi Utama
July 1, 2024 - October 27, 2025
Design and develop comic characters; create visual storyboards to guide illustrators and production; collaborate with authors and publishers.
Makeup Artist at CV Budi Utama (Deepublish & BukuNesia Publisher)
December 31, 2023 - October 27, 2025
Assist makeup design and organize tools to ensure an efficient and well-structured workflow; support on-set makeup for production.
Tutor/Creative Director - Illustration Studio Startup at 3f’ Studio (Startup) - PM W x TOP Batch 2 Entrepreneurship Development Program
November 1, 2021 - October 27, 2025
Led creative projects; developed big ideas, mood boards, visual boards, keywords, typography, logos, comics, animations; managed social media and branding; participated in a Pitching Competition and won.
Relief Illustrator & Animator at One Touch Borobudur - Heritage Onsite Interaction
December 31, 2021 - October 27, 2025
Create illustrations and animations for heritage-site interactive experiences; on-site visits to Borobudur, Yogyakarta.
Head of Publishing, Book Designer, Comic Storyboard Artist, and Community Engagement & Communication Specialist at CV Budi Utama
October 1, 2025 - Present
Lead publishing operations and design across books and campaigns; develop partnerships with authors and academics; organize impactful events; oversee content production, marketing and sales strategies; manage social media, stakeholder engagement, and post-event reporting.
Graphic Designer at Bandung Institute of Technology Rectorate - Communications and Public Relations Division
September 30, 2022 - October 27, 2025
Created design assets including greeting cards, event site plans, visual stocks, certificates, logos, typography, infographics, and stickers; assisted with event preparation and travel.
Team Lead & Creative Director - Illustration Studio Start-up at 3F Studio
November 30, 2021 - October 27, 2025
Led creative development of illustration concepts, mood boards, visual boards, typography, logos, comics, animations, and promotional materials; oversaw social media and content strategy; guided pitch presentations and collaboration.
Tutor - Relief Illustration and Animation at One Touch Borobudur
December 31, 2021 - October 27, 2025
Provided relief illustration and animation tutoring during heritage onsite interactions; guided participants during visits.

Education

Bachelor Degree in Visual Communication Design (DKV) - Graphic Design at Bandung Institute of Technology - Bandung
August 1, 2019 - July 1, 2023

Qualifications

SB MIT B Entrepreneurship Development Program (Batch 2)
September 1, 2021 - November 1, 2021
Entrepreneurship Development Program - Batch 2
September 1, 2021 - November 1, 2021

Industry Experience

Education, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Software & Internet, Other