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Hi there! I’m Yasmin Winters, a Chicago-based, story-driven illustrator and visual development artist who loves bringing ideas to life through artwork and animation. I specialize in concept art, storyboards, and background layouts for animation and film, and I’m passionate about collaborating with directors and writers to craft engaging visuals. I’m always excited to connect with others, share my work, and grow as part of a creative team. When I’m not drawing, you’ll find me exploring new techniques, experimenting with color, and continuously learning to tell better stories through images.…Hi there! I’m Yasmin Winters, a Chicago-based, story-driven illustrator and visual development artist who loves bringing ideas to life through artwork and animation. I specialize in concept art, storyboards, and background layouts for animation and film, and I’m passionate about collaborating with directors and writers to craft engaging visuals. I’m always excited to connect with others, share my work, and grow as part of a creative team. When I’m not drawing, you’ll find me exploring new techniques, experimenting with color, and continuously learning to tell better stories through images.

Yasmin Winters

Illustrator, Animator, Storyboard Artist, +2

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Hi there! I’m Yasmin Winters, a Chicago-based, story-driven illustrator and visual development artist who loves bringing ideas to life through artwork and animation. I specialize in concept art, storyboards, and background layouts for animation and film, and I’m passionate about collaborating with directors and writers to craft engaging visuals. I’m always excited to connect with others, share my work, and grow as part of a creative team. When I’m not drawing, you’ll find me exploring new techniques, experimenting with color, and continuously learning to tell better stories through images.…Hi there! I’m Yasmin Winters, a Chicago-based, story-driven illustrator and visual development artist who loves bringing ideas to life through artwork and animation. I specialize in concept art, storyboards, and background layouts for animation and film, and I’m passionate about collaborating with directors and writers to craft engaging visuals. I’m always excited to connect with others, share my work, and grow as part of a creative team. When I’m not drawing, you’ll find me exploring new techniques, experimenting with color, and continuously learning to tell better stories through images.

Available to hire

Hi there! I’m Yasmin Winters, a Chicago-based, story-driven illustrator and visual development artist who loves bringing ideas to life through artwork and animation. I specialize in concept art, storyboards, and background layouts for animation and film, and I’m passionate about collaborating with directors and writers to craft engaging visuals.

I’m always excited to connect with others, share my work, and grow as part of a creative team. When I’m not drawing, you’ll find me exploring new techniques, experimenting with color, and continuously learning to tell better stories through images.

Skills

Experience Level

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Intermediate

DaVinci Resolve Studio

Intermediate

Final Cut Pro X

Intermediate

Logo

Intermediate

Book Illustration

Intermediate

Language

English

Fluent

Work Experience

Layout Artist at Columbia College Chicago

May 1, 2025 - May 1, 2025

Translated storyboard frames into grayscale backgrounds with camera blocking, lighting, character placement, and the composition and scale of each frame. Contributed to flat colors of backgrounds. Collaborated with Director and Art Director on background design choices. Defined the perspective and continuity between backgrounds. Worked with a team of layout artists on consistency and designs of layouts.

Freelance Illustrator and 2D Animator at Freelance (Chicago, IL)

March 1, 2022 - November 5, 2025

Collaborated with Director and Producer, translating poses and key frames into rough animation for short student film Your Name (Cupcakes and Basbousa). Designed, illustrated, and animated logo for a YouTube channel banner and icon. Created and designed digital illustrations for clients' wedding anniversaries, family, and loved ones.

Resident Assistant / Caregiver for Elderly at Palos Heights Senior Living

May 1, 2021 - November 5, 2025

Communicated with coworkers and delegated tasks to the care team to support residents. Provided close attention and monitored residents' wellbeing, adapting to changes in behavior. Managed multiple tasks between resident care, infection control, and safety.