Digital Illustrator & Visual Artist with over 20 years of experience in the visual arts field. Specialized in character design and visual storytelling, with the ability to leverage artistic style to support companies’ and brands’ marketing and creative messages. Experienced in producing work for diverse age groups, delivering compelling and engaging illustrations that enhance visual identity. Currently working as a freelance artist with publishers and companies, seeking to expand collaboration within creative teams that provide innovative visual solutions meeting market needs and enriching audience experience. Professional Experience Designing characters and visual graphics that support marketing campaigns and strengthen brand visual identity. Producing storytelling visuals capable of transforming concepts into impactful creative content. Experienced in projects for children and adolescents, with the flexibility to adapt to the needs of companies across various industries. Collaborating with editorial teams, authors, and designers to ensure seamless integration of text and visuals in creative projects. Delivering visual solutions suitable for both digital and print platforms, maintaining the unique artistic style and identity of each project.…

Nabila Shishakli

Digital Illustrator & Visual Artist with over 20 years of experience in the visual arts field. Specialized in character design and visual storytelling, with the ability to leverage artistic style to support companies’ and brands’ marketing and creative messages. Experienced in producing work for diverse age groups, delivering compelling and engaging illustrations that enhance visual identity. Currently working as a freelance artist with publishers and companies, seeking to expand collaboration within creative teams that provide innovative visual solutions meeting market needs and enriching audience experience. Professional Experience Designing characters and visual graphics that support marketing campaigns and strengthen brand visual identity. Producing storytelling visuals capable of transforming concepts into impactful creative content. Experienced in projects for children and adolescents, with the flexibility to adapt to the needs of companies across various industries. Collaborating with editorial teams, authors, and designers to ensure seamless integration of text and visuals in creative projects. Delivering visual solutions suitable for both digital and print platforms, maintaining the unique artistic style and identity of each project.…

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Digital Illustrator & Visual Artist with over 20 years of experience in the visual arts field. Specialized in character design and visual storytelling, with the ability to leverage artistic style to support companies’ and brands’ marketing and creative messages. Experienced in producing work for diverse age groups, delivering compelling and engaging illustrations that enhance visual identity. Currently working as a freelance artist with publishers and companies, seeking to expand collaboration within creative teams that provide innovative visual solutions meeting market needs and enriching audience experience.
Professional Experience
Designing characters and visual graphics that support marketing campaigns and strengthen brand visual identity.
Producing storytelling visuals capable of transforming concepts into impactful creative content.
Experienced in projects for children and adolescents, with the flexibility to adapt to the needs of companies across various industries. Collaborating with editorial teams, authors, and designers to ensure seamless integration of text and visuals in creative projects. Delivering visual solutions suitable for both digital and print platforms, maintaining the unique artistic style and identity of each project.

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Language

English
Advanced
Arabic
Fluent

Work Experience

Painter/Illustrator at Nailu Far Magazine
January 1, 2006 - September 13, 2025
Illustrated magazine pages and contributed visual storytelling through character and scene design for publication.
Senior Painter, Associate Art Director at Newboy Co., Fulla Magazine
January 1, 2012 - September 13, 2025
Worked on illustrating selected magazine pages and designing main characters; deputized for the manager in handling artistic matters and setting creative plans for the art team.
Freelance Digital Illustrator, Character Designer at Freelance / Upwork
January 1, 2020 - Present
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Freelance Digital Illustrator, Character Designer at Self-employed
January 1, 2012 - Present
Collaborated on multiple projects with Andalus Media, Asala Publishing House and Asafeer Platform, creating illustrations for children’s content. Developed the main character design for Insurance Market.ae, a leading UAE insurance company. Partnered with Andalus Media to contribute to projects for Al Jazeera and the Canadian NGO Humanitarian Coalition.
Senior painter at NEWBOY Co, Fullamagazine dep.
September 25, 2006 - January 1, 2012
Senior Painter, Associate Art Director at Nailofar Magazine (Illustration Department)
January 1, 2012 - September 29, 2025
Illustrated magazine pages and designed main characters; deputized for the manager in handling artistic matters and setting creative plans for the art team.
Freelancer Digital Illustrator, Character Designer at Upwork (Freelance Platform)
February 1, 2012 - Present
Freelance illustrator and character designer collaborating on multiple projects with Asala Publishing House and Asafeer Platform; created illustrations for children's content; developed main character design for Insurance Market.ae; partnered with Andalus Media; contributed to projects for Al Jazeera and the Canadian NGO humanitarian Coalition (via Upwork).

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Interior Design at Faculty of Fine Arts, Damascus University
January 1, 2002 - January 1, 2006
Bachelor’s Degree in Interior Design at Faculty of Fine Arts, Damascus University
January 1, 2002 - January 1, 2006

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services, Non-Profit Organization, Other, Software & Internet
    paper People illustrations for motion graphic Video

    This project was collaborated on with Andalus Media, where they worked on the motion graphics for the video.
    The work was done for the benefit of the Humanitarian Coalition “The Humanitarian Coalition - Canada’s leading aid agencies join forces to raise funds, partner with the government, and mobilize media, businesses and individual Canadians”

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    paper "Alfred" A Character of AFIA Insurance company.

    In 2018, I collaborated with the creative team at Arabian Radio Network in Dubai to redraw and develop the AFIA Insurance mascot, Alfred. The project involved reimagining the character through a series of sketches that showcased him from multiple angles, with diverse facial expressions and outfits.
    The goal was to refine Alfred’s visual identity while keeping him recognizable, engaging, and adaptable across different media. As a result, the character became a key element in AFIA Insurance’s advertising campaigns—so much so that if you walk through the streets of the UAE, you are likely to spot Alfred featured on promotional materials and billboards.
    This work highlights my ability to bring characters to life with consistency, versatility, and a strong sense of brand storytelling.

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    paper Flat illustration

    A project for a German association …
    I collaborated with a German association to create a series of digital illustrations for an informational booklet on COVID-19. The goal of the project was to communicate important health and safety guidelines in a way that was clear, accessible, and visually engaging for a wide audience.
    The illustrations were designed to simplify complex information, using friendly characters, clear visual storytelling, and a consistent style that supported the educational purpose of the booklet. This work reflects my ability to combine creativity with functionality, delivering artwork that is both informative and appealing.

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    paper Children book illustrations
    A collection of digital illustrations created for children’s and young readers’ books. Each artwork was designed to support storytelling, with playful characters, expressive emotions, and vibrant colors that spark imagination and engage young audiences. The illustrations vary in style and scene, reflecting the themes of different stories while keeping a consistent sense of warmth and creativity. These works showcase the ability to adapt artistic techniques to age-appropriate narratives, making the visuals both appealing and memorable for kids and teens. childrenbook bookillustration animator illustrator procreate digitalart kidbook rock indie remix podcast live ableton manchester electronic characterdesign…
    paper Cartoonize
    A collection of digital artworks where real photos were transformed into cartoon-style portraits. Each piece was created separately, focusing on simplifying features, enhancing expressions, and using vibrant colors to achieve a playful and appealing cartoon look. These artworks aim to cartoonize photos while preserving the likeness of each person, blending realism with a fun, stylized approach. They are suitable for social media avatars, personalized gifts, profile pictures, or creative branding. The variety within this collection highlights versatility in style and consistency in quality, with a unique artistic touch in every piece. illustrator animator Cartoonize cartoon digitalart illustration digitalillustration portrait rock indie remix podcast live ableton manchester electronic…
    paper Digital portrait
    This project showcases a collection of digital portraits created from photos of real people. Each portrait was illustrated individually at different times, with careful attention to detail and a focus on capturing the unique features and personality of each subject. The artworks highlight a blend of realism and artistic expression, achieved through precise use of color, shading, and digital painting techniques. The variety across the portraits demonstrates flexibility in style while maintaining a consistent level of quality and a distinctive artistic touch. illustrator digitalportrait portrait art illustrations 2D drawing avatar rock indie remix podcast live ableton manchester electronic…