Hi, I'm Victoria Claire, a freelance children’s book illustrator and visual storyteller based in Lagos, Nigeria.

About

Hi, I’m Victoria Claire, a freelance children’s book illustrator and visual storyteller based in Lagos, Nigeria. For the past 4+ years, I’ve been creating warm, imaginative artwork that brings characters, settings, and story moments to life for authors, publishers, and independent creators.

I work across children’s book illustration, comic/sequential art, and book cover design (including wraparound layouts), while also offering brand and logo design to help visions look polished and market-ready. I love collaborating closely with clients to translate story concepts and creative direction into visuals that feel consistent, engaging, and ready for print and online retail.

Industry experience

  • Education
  • Gaming
  • Media & Entertainment
  • Professional Services
  • Other
  • Non-Profit Organization

Projects · 26

VOLT is a streetwear branding concept built around confidence, individuality, and self-expression. The goal was to create a bold, recognizable identity that feels authentic to urban fashion while remaining versatile enough for everyday wear. The visual direction combines a striking brush-style logo, a crown-inspired emblem, and a monochrome color palette to give the brand a raw yet premium streetwear aesthetic. The identity is carried across oversized T-shirts, hoodies, caps, clothing labels, hang tags, packaging, and lifestyle apparel mockups to demonstrate how the brand can maintain a consistent look across different customer touchpoints. Every detail, from the garment branding to the packaging, was considered to create a cohesive experience that feels distinctive, confident, and wearable. The concept is designed for a streetwear audience that values comfort, originality, and clothing that expresses personality.

  • Book Cover Designer
  • Book Illustrator
  • Children’s Book Illustrator
  • +2

Imagine a little world where something exciting is happening in every corner. This children's book illustration concept brings that idea to life through a colorful, bustling town filled with curious children, friendly neighbors, playful pets, charming shops, and unexpected little adventures waiting to be discovered. From children playing in the park to families enjoying a sunny day at the beach, every scene is packed with personality, movement, and delightful details. A cyclist rides through the busy streets, shopkeepers welcome customers, birds soar overhead, and a child stops to make a new furry friend. Each moment adds another layer to the story, inviting young readers to slow down, look closer, and discover something new every time they turn the page. The illustrations combine expressive characters, vibrant colors, richly detailed backgrounds, and carefully composed scenes to create a warm, inviting world that sparks curiosity and imagination. The character designs and visual style are developed to feel cohesive across different environments, helping the entire collection feel like one connected story. The goal was to create more than just beautiful pictures — it was to build a world children can explore, connect with, and return to again and again.

  • Book Cover Designer
  • Book Illustrator
  • Children’s Book Illustrator
  • +2

Client: VÉLORA — Fashion & Lifestyle Brand (Concept Project) Goals: Create a premium, cohesive visual identity that communicates modern fashion, simplicity, and quality. Challenges: Establish a distinctive brand identity that remains consistent across apparel, clothing labels, packaging, and social media promotions. Solutions: Developed a minimalist logo, coordinated color palette, branded T-shirt mockups, clothing tags, fabric labels, and promotional campaign graphics to create a unified and recognizable fashion brand. Deliverables: Logo design, brand identity, apparel graphics, clothing tags, packaging mockups, and marketing visuals.

  • Book Illustrator
  • Brand Designer
  • Children’s Book Illustrator
  • +2

What was the client's brief? A fresh, athletic identity for a premium tennis gear company. What I made: A green-and-lime brand system with a dynamic logo, social graphics, product mockups and apparel applications. What the result was: An energetic, professional brand that looks at home on court, online and on merchandise.

  • Brand Designer
  • Brand Strategist
  • Comic Illustrator
  • +2

What was the client's brief? A fun, eye-catching brand that feels sweet and shareable on shelves and on social media. What I made: A pink-and-blue identity with a custom ice cream logo mark, packaging mockups, stickers and Instagram post templates. What the result was: A cheerful, cohesive brand that is instantly recognisable across tubs, cones and feeds.

  • Brand Designer
  • Brand Strategist
  • Infographic Designer
  • +2

What was the client's brief? A clean, high-quality website that shows off craftsmanship and builds trust with homeowners. What I made: A fresh, blue-toned multi-section design with large project imagery, key stats and clear calls to action. What the result was: A credible, visual-first website that helps the company win more enquiries.

  • Book Illustrator
  • Illustrator
  • Infographic Designer
  • +2

What was the client's brief? A trustworthy, upscale website to attract busy professionals and turn them into consultation bookings. What I made: A multi-page site in deep green, with clear messaging, a program breakdown, a "Is this a fit?" section and prominent booking buttons. What the result was: A polished site that speaks directly to the target audience and guides visitors to book a call.

  • Book Illustrator
  • Comic Illustrator
  • Illustrator
  • +2

What was the client's brief? A powerful, modern wordmark for a faith-driven lifestyle brand. What I made: A heavy, italic custom wordmark with "CULTURE" cleverly nested inside the lettering. What the result was: A high-impact logo with real presence on dark backgrounds, apparel and social media.

  • Book Illustrator
  • Children’s Book Illustrator
  • Comic Illustrator
  • +2

What was the client's brief? A confident, energetic logo for a brand built around motion and self-belief. What I made: A heavy wordmark with a striding lion replacing part of the final letter, plus the tagline "Confidence in Motion". What the result was: A bold logo that tells the brand story at a glance and looks striking on bright colours.

  • Book Illustrator
  • Children’s Book Illustrator
  • Comic Illustrator
  • +2

What was the client's brief? A bold, techy identity for a creative lab that stands apart from generic logos. What I made: A custom hand-cut lettering mark with interlocking letters inside a square badge, with "LABS" integrated into the design. What the result was: A compact, edgy logo that holds up as an app icon, a profile image or a full lockup.

  • Book Illustrator
  • Children’s Book Illustrator
  • Comic Illustrator
  • +2

What was the client's brief? A simple, striking logo that expresses strength using only type and shape. What I made: A black wordmark where a walking lion is carved out of the letters "LI" and "O" through negative space. What the result was: A clever, instantly recognisable logo that rewards a second look.

  • Book Illustrator
  • Children’s Book Illustrator
  • Comic Illustrator
  • +2

What was the client's brief? A strong, symbolic emblem that suggests power and precision with a clever visual twist. What I made: A minimalist spade symbol with an eagle's head hidden in its negative space. What the result was: A sharp, memorable mark that works at any size and looks premium in print.

  • Book Illustrator
  • Children’s Book Illustrator
  • Graphic Designer
  • +2

Work experience

Freelance Children's Book Illustrator and Designer · Self-Employed (Freelance)Oct 2021 – Present · 5 yrs 2 mos

I provide end-to-end illustration and design services for authors, publishers, and independent creators, including children's book illustration, comic illustration, book cover design, and brand/logo design. I also collaborate directly with clients to translate story concepts and brand visions into polished, market-ready visuals delivering work that balances creative storytelling with commercial appeal.

Freelance Children's Book Illustrator & Designer · Self-Employed (Twine & Independent Clients)Jan 2021 – Present · 5 yrs 11 mos

Provided end-to-end illustration and design services for authors, publishers, and independent creators, including children’s book illustration, comic illustration, book cover design (front/spine/back and wraparound), and brand/logo design. Collaborated with clients to translate story concepts and brand visions into polished, market-ready visuals. Also delivered short-form video editing services for client marketing needs (TikTok, YouTube Shorts, and Reels).

Education

Bachelor of Arts in Visual Arts · Adekunle Ajasin University (AAUA)2020 – 2024

Built a strong foundation in analytical thinking and visual communication, which now informs my approach to storytelling through illustration and design.

Bachelor of Arts (BA), Visual Arts · Adekunle Ajasin University (AAUA)2020 – 2024

Certifications and awards

Certified Book Illustrator2019 – 2024

I received a specialized training in narrative illustration and character design for children's and young readers' books, from concept to final print-ready artwork.

Certified Book Illustrator2020 – 2026

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