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Hi, I’m Nathalie or Sparrow, an illustrator and character designer who loves bringing ideas to life through expressive, story-driven visuals. I focus on strong shape language, personality, and visual storytelling, often drawing inspiration from animals, fantasy, and character-based worlds. I primarily work building concepts from rough sketches to polished designs. My goal is to create characters that feel alive, memorable, and ready to exist in their own stories.…Hi, I’m Nathalie or Sparrow, an illustrator and character designer who loves bringing ideas to life through expressive, story-driven visuals. I focus on strong shape language, personality, and visual storytelling, often drawing inspiration from animals, fantasy, and character-based worlds. I primarily work building concepts from rough sketches to polished designs. My goal is to create characters that feel alive, memorable, and ready to exist in their own stories.

Nathalie Sibaja

Illustrator, Character Designer, Concept Artist, +1

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Hi, I’m Nathalie or Sparrow, an illustrator and character designer who loves bringing ideas to life through expressive, story-driven visuals. I focus on strong shape language, personality, and visual storytelling, often drawing inspiration from animals, fantasy, and character-based worlds. I primarily work building concepts from rough sketches to polished designs. My goal is to create characters that feel alive, memorable, and ready to exist in their own stories.…Hi, I’m Nathalie or Sparrow, an illustrator and character designer who loves bringing ideas to life through expressive, story-driven visuals. I focus on strong shape language, personality, and visual storytelling, often drawing inspiration from animals, fantasy, and character-based worlds. I primarily work building concepts from rough sketches to polished designs. My goal is to create characters that feel alive, memorable, and ready to exist in their own stories.

Available to hire

Hi, I’m Nathalie or Sparrow, an illustrator and character designer who loves bringing ideas to life through expressive, story-driven visuals. I focus on strong shape language, personality, and visual storytelling, often drawing inspiration from animals, fantasy, and character-based worlds.
I primarily work building concepts from rough sketches to polished designs. My goal is to create characters that feel alive, memorable, and ready to exist in their own stories.

Skills

Experience Level

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Language

English

Fluent

Spanish; Castilian

Fluent

Work Experience

Design Intern / Practicum Intern at The Salvation Army DHQ

September 1, 2025 - December 1, 2025

Developed seasonal marketing materials, including Thanksgiving and Christmas card illustrations. Created concept sketches, refined digital illustrations, and prepared print-ready files using Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop. Redesigned company mascot “Sal” with multiple character concepts presented for team feedback. Applied color theory and composition principles for brand-aligned designs. Managed multiple project deadlines and incorporated feedback from supervisors.

Laser Engraver Operator at Wisdom Books

October 1, 2023 - January 1, 2025

Operated laser engraving equipment to create high-quality custom designs; interpreted client specifications and ensured precision.

Bilingual Bookstore Clerk/Cashier at Wisdom Books

October 1, 2023 - January 1, 2025

Assisted customers in English and Spanish, managed inventory, processed sales, and ensured accuracy in cash handling.

Social Media Manager at Wisdom Books

October 1, 2023 - January 1, 2025

Created and scheduled engaging content; analyzed metrics to refine strategies; managed audience engagement online.

Angel Tree Assistant at The Salvation Army of Grass Valley

January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2020

Sorted, packed, and distributed donations; prepared letters and Angel tags; organized Angel Tree setups at multiple locations.