Shawn Engelmann
- Minneapolis, United States
- 13 projects
Hi, I am Shawn Englemann, a senior illustrator and graphic designer with over 17 years of experience designing printed products and leading visual development.
About
Hi, I am Shawn Englemann, a senior illustrator and graphic designer with over 17 years of experience designing printed products and leading visual development. I enjoy collaborating with authors, vendors, and clients to elevate product quality and bring stories to life.
My work spans award-winning children’s books, educational games, and branding across multiple product lines. I love shaping multi-character IPs, coordinating with print vendors, and delivering production-ready visuals that reinforce brand identity.
- Joined August 2025
Skills· 41
Adobe Illustrator- Logo
Adobe Photoshop- Illustration
Adobe InDesign- Book Illustration
- Brand Identity
- Childrens Book Illustration
- Adobe After Effects
Adobe Premiere Pro- Character Design
- Book Cover
- Branding
- Editorial Illustration
- Presentation Design
- Poster
Final Cut Pro X- Product Design
- Artwork
- T-shirt Design
- Banner
- Game Design
- Corporate Video
- Explainer Video
- Infographic
Canva- Promo Video
- Set Design
- Video Advert
- Photo
DaVinci Resolve Studio- Web Design
- Pencil Illustration
- Medical Illustration
- Flyer
- 2D Animation
GarageBand- Copywriting
- Brochure
- 3D Model
- 3D Design
Languages
- EnglishFluent
Industry experience
- Education
- Healthcare
- Media & Entertainment
- Non-Profit Organization
- Consumer Goods
- Manufacturing
- Professional Services
- Retail
- Wholesale & Distribution
- Other
- Gaming
- Software & Internet
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Projects · 13
A downloadable coloring page used to promote the relaunch of the original Scratch -'n-Sniff Stinky Stickers.
- Illustrator
A downloadable coloring page used in the promotion of the game SqWATCH OUT!
- Illustrator
A downloadable coloring page for fans of the original Scratch–'n– Sniff Stinky Stickers used in the relaunch of the classic sticker line.
- Illustrator
Designed 64 unique stickers, including 24 scratch 'n sniff scented stickers. graphicdesigner illustrator designer
- Designer
- Illustrator
Design and illustrated a sticker album and activity book that was themed after magical and mythical creatures. This included designing and illustrating backgrounds to showcase the stickers that came with the book. graphicdesigner illustrator designer
- Book Illustrator
- Character Designer
- Children’s Book Illustrator
- +1
Design and illustrated a sticker album and activity book that was themed after Superheroes. This included designing and illustrating backgrounds to showcase the stickers that came with the book. graphicdesigner illustrator designer
- Book Illustrator
- Character Designer
- Children’s Book Illustrator
- +1
Created the award-winning game "SqWATCH OUT!" This included engineering game play, illustrating all 63 cards, designing the logo, designing the box and slip cover, designing the instruction sheet, designing the point of purchase display, and designing online and print ads.
- Character Designer
- Concept Artist
- Content Creator
- +6
This Wipe-Off® book, A to Z Dino Dot-to-Dot starring Dino-Mite Pals, uses the classic dot-to-dot to teach the alphabet and features characters I had created. The book would go on to win three industry awards. illustrator designer educational
- Book Cover Designer
- Book Illustrator
- Children’s Book Illustrator
- +3
A children’s Wipe-Off® book teaching the featuring characters I had invented based on the classic toy, the sock monkey. The book would go on to earn a seal of approval from the National Parenting Center as well as win a Tillywig Toy Award Brain Child Award. illustrator graphicdesigner designer
- Book Illustrator
- Character Designer
- Children’s Book Illustrator
- +3
I was asked to create a front and back cover for this, the forth volume in a series about the legends and lore that haunt the forgotten corners and back roads of North America. The authors had an idea what they wanted for the covers. It had to feel like autumn and be spooky but not gruesome. The front cover HAD to be of a scarecrow, and the back cover was to show children trick-or-treating. illustrator designer
- Book Cover Designer
- Book Illustrator
- Designer
- +2
This Wipe-Off® book, Get Ready for Kindergarten starring The Furry friends, teaches many of the most basic things a child need to know before entering theUnited States educational system: How to count to 10, the alphabet, sequence, spatial awareness, pattern recognition, shapes, and colors. It features characters I had created. The book would go on to win an industry award. illustrator designer educational
- Book Cover Designer
- Book Illustrator
- Children’s Book Illustrator
- +2
Work experience· 188 roles
Freelance Illustrator / Graphic Designer · Charity On the Road PublicationsJan 2026 – Present · 11 mos
Illustrated and designed the cover for the book The Most Gruesome Hauntings of the Midwest.
Senior Illustrator · TREND enterprisesJun 2025 – Oct 2025 · 5 mos
Designed and illustrated products for educational, office, and home markets, including decorative items, posters, stickers, banners, learning charts, bulletin board sets, name tags, calendars, and Wipe-Off books. Developed original games, engineered gameplay mechanics, designed components and packaging, and produced coordinating marketing materials. Created advertising materials for print, digital, and social campaigns to support product launches and brand awareness. Researched, developed, and illustrated over 10 educational Wipe-Off children’s books (28 pages each), many of which received industry awards. Collaborated with print vendors and press operators to ensure final products met standards.
Senior Illustrator · TREND EnterprisesJun 2025 – Oct 2025 · 5 mos
Designed and illustrated products for the educational, office, and home markets, including decorative items, posters, stickers, flash cards, banners, learning charts, bulletin board sets, name tags, calendars, Wipe-Off books, educational charts, and more. Developed original games by engineering gameplay mechanics, designing game components, packaging, displays, and coordinating marketing materials. Created advertising materials for print, digital, and social media campaigns to support product launches and brand awareness. Researched, developed, and illustrated over 10 educational Wipe-Off children's books, each consisting of 28 full-color pages; several titles received industry awards. Collaborated closely with print vendors and press operators to ensure final products met Trend Enterprises' standards.
Senior Illustrator · TREND enterprisesJun 2025 – Aug 2025 · 3 mos
Graphic Designer / Illustrator · On the Road PublicationsJun 2025 – Oct 2025 · 5 mos
Graphic Designer / Illustrator · On the Road PublicationsJun 2025 – Oct 2025 · 5 mos
Senior Illustrator · TREND enterprisesJun 2025 – Jun 2025 · 1 mo
Graphic Designer / Illustrator · On the Road PublicationsJun 2025 – Oct 2025 · 5 mos
Education· 64
Major in English with Concentratiion in Writing · Minnesota State University Moorhead1991 – 1993
Major in Illustration · Minnesota State University Moorhead1993 – 1995
Associate of Applied Science Dgree in Multimedia and Design · Academy of Communiction Arts1996 – 1998
Associate in Applied Science in Multimedia and Design · Academy of Communication Arts2030 – 2025
Certifications and awards· 30
National Parenting Product Award2020
The game enCOWnter™, that I created won this industry award. I engineered the gameplay, illustrated the pieces, designed the box and instructions, as well as created point of purchase displays and online ads.
National Parenting Product Award 20202020
I was the illustrator for the game"On Track™ which won this industry award. I illustrated 43 cards for this strategy card game.
National Parenting Product Award 20202020
The game, sqWATCH OUT!™, which I created won this industry award. I engineered the gameplay, illustrated and designed all 63 cards, designed the box and instructions, as well as created point of purchase displays and online ads.
Hot Diggity Award 20202020
The game, sqWATCH OUT!™, which I created won this industry award. I engineered the gameplay, illustrated and designed all 63 cards, designed the box and instructions, as well as created point of purchase displays and online ads.
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