I’m Scarlet Thomas, a recent BA Illustration graduate from Anglia Ruskin University, Cambridge, with First Class Honours. I’m currently working as a freelance illustrator, with a strong foundation in design principles, digital illustration, and layout. In my final year I led self-directed projects including book cover design, surface and editorial illustration, and a picture book, exploring how text and image work together to tell a story and set a mood. I’m excited to bring my creativity, design skills, and enthusiasm for visual storytelling to your team. I love working with color and composition, and I’m proficient in Adobe Creative Suite, adaptable to new styles and formats, and eager to learn from and collaborate with others in a professional design environment. I’m especially drawn to sport illustration and have balanced academic study with extracurricular creative work. I would welcome the opportunity to discuss how my skills and ideas could support design and storytelling projects.

Scarlet Thomas

I’m Scarlet Thomas, a recent BA Illustration graduate from Anglia Ruskin University, Cambridge, with First Class Honours. I’m currently working as a freelance illustrator, with a strong foundation in design principles, digital illustration, and layout. In my final year I led self-directed projects including book cover design, surface and editorial illustration, and a picture book, exploring how text and image work together to tell a story and set a mood. I’m excited to bring my creativity, design skills, and enthusiasm for visual storytelling to your team. I love working with color and composition, and I’m proficient in Adobe Creative Suite, adaptable to new styles and formats, and eager to learn from and collaborate with others in a professional design environment. I’m especially drawn to sport illustration and have balanced academic study with extracurricular creative work. I would welcome the opportunity to discuss how my skills and ideas could support design and storytelling projects.

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I’m Scarlet Thomas, a recent BA Illustration graduate from Anglia Ruskin University, Cambridge, with First Class Honours. I’m currently working as a freelance illustrator, with a strong foundation in design principles, digital illustration, and layout. In my final year I led self-directed projects including book cover design, surface and editorial illustration, and a picture book, exploring how text and image work together to tell a story and set a mood. I’m excited to bring my creativity, design skills, and enthusiasm for visual storytelling to your team.

I love working with color and composition, and I’m proficient in Adobe Creative Suite, adaptable to new styles and formats, and eager to learn from and collaborate with others in a professional design environment. I’m especially drawn to sport illustration and have balanced academic study with extracurricular creative work. I would welcome the opportunity to discuss how my skills and ideas could support design and storytelling projects.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Camp Counselor - Arts & Crafts at Ojai Valley School (USA) - Camp America
August 31, 2025 - August 31, 2025
Leading arts and crafts classes; supervising resident and day campers; guiding activities throughout the day and evening.
Progress Coach at Wheatley Park School
January 31, 2025 - January 31, 2025
Worked closely with students with learning disabilities and needs; delivered one-to-one art interventions to increase creativity.
Sales Assistant at Oliver Bonas (Cambridge & Oxford stores)
July 31, 2023 - July 31, 2023
Stocked shelves, till operations, cash handling, and customer service.
Sales Assistant at Oliver Bonas (Cambridge & Oxford stores)
July 31, 2022 - July 31, 2022
Stocked shelves and assisted customers; managed till operations and merchandising.
Sales Assistant at Marks & Spencer, Cowley
August 31, 2021 - August 31, 2021
Provided excellent customer service, used the till, handled cash, and stocked shelves.
Barista at Waterperry Gardens
November 1, 2019 - November 1, 2019
Served customers with refreshments, cleared tables, and operated the till. Provided excellent customer service.

Education

BA Illustration - 1st Class at Anglia Ruskin University, Cambridge
January 1, 2021 - July 1, 2024
Art Foundation Year at Oxford Brookes University
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2021
A Levels at Graduate
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2020
GCSEs at Wheatley Park School
January 11, 2030 - October 27, 2025

Qualifications

Longlisted for the World Illustration Awards
May 30, 2024 - December 24, 2025

Industry Experience

Education, Retail, Professional Services
    The Courtship of Mr Lyon
    This was a 2 week brief from my second year at uni. I created 4 double pages spreads inspired by the short story ‘The Courtship of Mr Lyon’ written by Angela Carter. I wanted to focus on the environment of the story and the emotions each spread would create in the audience. I used a limited colour palette to keep balance and continuity throughout the piece. This piece was also longlisted for the World Illustration Awards.