I’m Savannah, a creative illustrator and designer who translates ideas into engaging visual stories with 5+ years of professional experience. I blend digital and traditional illustration techniques to craft cohesive visuals across in-store, print, and online touchpoints, while staying true to brand aesthetics and storytelling goals. I thrive in team settings where collaboration brings ideas to life, and I also enjoy pursuing independent projects that fuse craft and concept. My work balances playful imagination with meticulous attention to detail, ensuring consistent visuals across campaigns and products.

Savannah Alarcon

I’m Savannah, a creative illustrator and designer who translates ideas into engaging visual stories with 5+ years of professional experience. I blend digital and traditional illustration techniques to craft cohesive visuals across in-store, print, and online touchpoints, while staying true to brand aesthetics and storytelling goals. I thrive in team settings where collaboration brings ideas to life, and I also enjoy pursuing independent projects that fuse craft and concept. My work balances playful imagination with meticulous attention to detail, ensuring consistent visuals across campaigns and products.

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I’m Savannah, a creative illustrator and designer who translates ideas into engaging visual stories with 5+ years of professional experience. I blend digital and traditional illustration techniques to craft cohesive visuals across in-store, print, and online touchpoints, while staying true to brand aesthetics and storytelling goals.

I thrive in team settings where collaboration brings ideas to life, and I also enjoy pursuing independent projects that fuse craft and concept. My work balances playful imagination with meticulous attention to detail, ensuring consistent visuals across campaigns and products.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Graphic Designer at CIP Retail
August 1, 2023 - June 14, 2024
Create interior designs for retail environments based on client needs. Collaborate with team to innovate ideas and designs. Fully render interior elevations in Photoshop from CAD linework.
Production Print Ready Artist at CIP Retail
January 1, 2022 - August 1, 2023
Alter files from design in Illustrator to be set up correctly for print. Communicate daily with team to ensure timely delivery of printed materials. Work with press operators to match proof colors to Pantones and other samples. Collaborate with I cut operators to ensure vector files for cut path and registration marks are accurate.
3D Printing Technician and CAD Artist at Quality Gold
October 1, 2017 - July 1, 2020
Used Matrix and Zbrush to create new products and personalize CAD files for customers. Traveled to teach Zbrush to CAD team in Mumbai, India. Managed materials for 3D printers ensuring adequate supplies. Researched and learned about 3D printers, techniques, and castability.
Small Business Owner at Savvy Dragon
January 1, 2020 - June 14, 2024
Create unique illustrations, designs, and merchandise for sale on Etsy and craft fairs. Forecast item popularity to prepare inventory for launches. Manage blog, Etsy store, and social media independently to generate leads and sales.
Children’s Book Illustrator at Palmetto Publishing
February 1, 2023 - June 14, 2024
Create illustrations for children’s books based on author’s needs. Work with team to meet deadlines and keep files organized.
Illustrator at Gather Round Homeschool
August 1, 2020 - July 1, 2021
Conceptualized and created watercolor and sketch-in style illustrations. Collaborated with team to ensure consistency in illustration style.
Assistant Manager and Game Master at Breakout Games
October 1, 2020 - March 1, 2022
Engaged with guests in the lobby and provided welcoming guest experience. Cleaned and sanitized store and rooms before and after games. Facilitated games and provided clues to ensure guest fun. Guided guests through booking process and ensured satisfaction. Trained new hires on procedures and company policies.
Graphic Designer at CIP Retail
August 1, 2023 - June 11, 2024
Create interior designs for retail environments based on client needs. Collaborate with team to innovate ideas and designs. Fully render interior elevations in Photoshop from CAD linework.
Production Print Ready Artist at CIP Retail
January 1, 2022 - August 1, 2023
Alter files from design in Illustrator to be set up correctly for print. Communicate with a team every day to ensure timely dispatch of printed materials. Work with press operators to match proof colors to Pantones and other sample materials. Coordinate with I cut operators to ensure vector files for cut path and registration marks are accurate.
3D Printing Technician and CAD Artist at Quality Gold
October 1, 2017 - July 31, 2020
Used Matrix and Zbrush to create new products and personalize CAD files for customers. Traveled to teach Zbrush to CAD team in Mumbai, India. Managed materials for 3D printers and ensured sufficient stock. Researched and learned about 3D printers, techniques, and castability.
Small Business Owner at Savvy Dragon
January 1, 2020 - June 11, 2024
Create unique illustrations, designs, and merchandise for sale on Etsy and craft fairs. Forecast popularity for items to prepare for ordering and launching products. Manage blog, Etsy store, and social media independently to generate leads and sales.
Children’s Book Illustrator at Palmetto Publishing
February 1, 2023 - June 11, 2024
Create illustrations for children’s books based on author’s needs. Work with the team to meet deadlines and keep files well organized.
Illustrator at Gather Round Homeschool
August 1, 2020 - July 31, 2021
Conceptualized and created watercolor and sketch-in style illustrations. Collaborated with a team to ensure consistency in illustration style.
Assistant Manager and Game Master at Breakout Games
October 1, 2020 - March 31, 2022
Engaged with guests and executed a welcoming experience. Thoroughly cleaned and sanitized the store and rooms before and after each game. Facilitated games and provided clues to ensure guests had fun. Fully knowledgeable of each themed escape room. Guided guests through booking process in person and by phone, ensuring complete satisfaction. Trained new hires on procedures and company policies.
Graphic Designer at CIP Retail
August 1, 2023 - June 11, 2024
Create interior designs for retail environments based on client needs. Collaborate with team to innovate ideas and designs. Fully render interior elevations in Photoshop from CAD linework.
Production Print Ready Artist at CIP Retail
January 1, 2022 - August 1, 2023
Alter files from design in Illustrator to be set up correctly for print. Communicate with a team daily to ensure timely distribution of printed materials. Work with press operators to match proof colors to Pantones and other sample materials. Collaborate with I cut operators to ensure vector files for cut paths and registration marks are accurate.
3D Printing Technician and CAD Artist at Quality Gold
October 1, 2017 - July 1, 2020
Used Matrix and Zbrush to create new products and personalize CAD files for customers. Traveled to teach Zbrush to CAD team in Mumbai, India. Managed materials for 3D printers and ensured adequate stock. Researched and learned about 3D printers, techniques, and castability.
Small Business Owner at Savvy Dragon
January 1, 2020 - June 11, 2024
Create unique illustrations, designs, and merchandise for sale on Etsy and craft fairs. Forecast predicted popularity for ordering inventory. Manage Blog, Etsy Store, and social media independently to generate leads and sales.
Children’s Book Illustrator at Palmetto Publishing
February 1, 2023 - June 11, 2024
Create illustrations for children’s books based on author’s needs. Work with team to meet deadlines and keep files organized.
Illustrator at Gather Round Homeschool
August 1, 2020 - July 1, 2021
Conceptualized and created watercolor and sketch-in style illustrations. Collaborated with a team to maintain illustration style consistency.
Assistant Manager and Game Master at Breakout Games
October 1, 2020 - March 1, 2022
Engaged with guests and provided welcoming experiences. Cleaned and sanitized store and rooms. Facilitated games by providing clues. Had full knowledge of themed escape rooms. Guided guests through booking and ensured satisfaction. Trained new hires on procedures and company policy.
Graphic Designer at CIP Retail
August 1, 2023 - June 12, 2024
Create interior designs for retail environments based on client needs. Collaborate with team to innovate ideas and designs. Fully render interior elevations in Photoshop from CAD linework.
Production Print Ready Artist at CIP Retail
January 1, 2022 - August 1, 2023
Alter files from design in Illustrator to be set up correctly for print. Communicate with a team daily to ensure all printed materials go out in a timely manner. Work with press operators to match proof colors to pantones and other sample materials. Work with I cut operators to ensure vector files for the cut path and registration marks are accurate.
3D Printing Technician and CAD Artist at Quality Gold
October 1, 2017 - July 31, 2020
Used Matrix and Zbrush to create new products and personalize CAD files for customers. Traveled to teach Zbrush to our CAD team in Mumbai, India. Managed materials for 3D printers and ensured adequate stock. Researched and learned about 3D printers, techniques, and castability.
Small Business Owner at Savvy Dragon
January 1, 2020 - June 12, 2024
Creates unique illustrations, designs, and merchandise for sale on Etsy and craft fairs. Forecasts predicted popularity for items to prepare for ordering. Manages blog, Etsy store, and social media independently to generate leads and sales.
Children’s Book Illustrator at Palmetto Publishing
February 1, 2023 - June 12, 2024
Create illustrations for children’s books based on author’s needs. Work with the team to meet deadlines and keep files well organized.
Illustrator at Gather Round Homeschool
August 1, 2020 - July 31, 2021
Conceptualized and created watercolor and sketch-in style illustrations. Collaborated with a team to ensure consistency in illustration style.
Assistant Manager and Game Master at Breakout Games
October 1, 2020 - March 31, 2022
Engaged with guests in the lobby to create a welcoming guest experience. Cleaned and sanitized the store and rooms before and after each game. Facilitated games and provided clues to ensure guest satisfaction. Fully knowledgeable of each themed escape room. Guided guests through booking both over the phone and in person. Trained new hires on company procedures and policies.
Graphic Designer at CIP Retail
August 1, 2023 - Present
Create interior designs for retail environments based on client needs; collaborate with team to innovate ideas and designs; fully render interior elevations in Photoshop from CAD linework.
Production Print Ready Artist at CIP Retail
August 1, 2023 - October 1, 2025
Alter files from design in Illustrator to be set up correctly for print; communicate with a team every day to ensure all printed materials go out in a timely manner; work with press operators that run the large format printers to match proof colors to Pantones and other sample materials; work with I cut operators to ensure vector files for the cutpath and the registration marks are good.
3D Printing Technician and CAD Artist at Quality Gold
July 1, 2020 - October 1, 2025
Used Matrix and Zbrush to create new products, personalize CAD files for customers; traveled to teach Zbrush to our CAD team in Mumbai, India; managed materials for 3D printers and ensured we had the correct amount on hand; researched and learned about 3D printers, techniques, and castability.
Small Business Owner at Savvy Dragon
January 1, 2020 - Present
Creates unique illustrations, designs, and merch for sale on Etsy and craft fairs; forecasts predicted popularity for each item to prepare for ordering items for launch and sale; manages Blog, Etsy Store, and social media independently to generate leads and sales.
Children’s Book Illustrator at Palmetto Publishing
February 1, 2023 - Present
Create illustrations for children’s books based on author’s needs.
Illustrator at Gather Round Homeschool
July 1, 2021 - October 1, 2025
Conceptualized and created watercolor and sketch-in style illustrations; collaborated with a team to ensure consistency in illustration style.
Assistant Manager and Game Master at Breakout Games
March 1, 2022 - October 1, 2025
Engaged with guests in the Lobby and executed a welcoming guest experience; thoroughly cleaned and sanitized the store and the rooms before and after each game; ensured that guests have fun by facilitating their games and providing clues; had full knowledge of each separate themed escape room at Breakout West Chester; guided guests through the booking process over the phone and in-person and ensured complete satisfaction to all guests; trained new hires on procedures and thoroughly explained company policy.
Children's Book Illustrator at Palmetto Publishing
February 1, 2023 - Present
Illustrate engaging scenes and characters to support narrative flow and emotional tone. Communicate closely with authors and editors to maintain consistency and meet publishing deadlines. Prepare organized production-ready illustration files.
Small Business Owner / Illustrator at Savvy Dragon
January 1, 2020 - Present
Design, illustrate, and sell original products online and at art markets. Apply hand and digital illustration techniques, including watercolor and Procreate workflows. Oversee creative direction, marketing visuals, and social content.
Print Production Artist at CIP Retail
January 1, 2022 - August 1, 2023
Prepared design files for print and coordinated production accuracy with cross-functional teams. Matched proof colors to Pantone and physical samples to ensure fidelity across materials.
3D Printing Technician & CAD Artist at Quality Gold
October 1, 2017 - July 1, 2020
Designed and customized 3D jewelry models using Matrix and ZBrush. Trained international team members on digital sculpting best practices.

Education

Bachelor of Fine Arts at Bowling Green State University
January 1, 2012 - December 31, 2016
Bachelor of Fine Arts at Bowling Green State University
January 1, 2012 - December 31, 2016
Bachelor of Fine Arts at Bowling Green State University
January 1, 2012 - December 31, 2016
Bachelor of Fine Arts at Bowling Green State University
January 1, 2012 - December 31, 2016
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Digital Art at Bowling Green State University
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2016
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Digital Art at Bowling Green State University
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2016

Qualifications

Undergraduate Show Honorable Mention
January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2015
Talent Award Scholarship Recipient
January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2014
Talent Award Scholarship Recipient
January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2015
Undergraduate Show Honorable Mention
January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2015
Talent Award Scholarship Recipient
January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2014
Talent Award Scholarship Recipient
January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2015
Undergraduate Show Honorable Mention
January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2015
Talent Award Scholarship Recipient
January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2014
Talent Award Scholarship Recipient
January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2015
Undergraduate Show 2015 Honorable Mention
January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2015

Industry Experience

Retail, Media & Entertainment, Education, Manufacturing, Consumer Goods, Professional Services, Other