I blend hand-printed textures, original photographs, simple drawings, and digital collage to create my illustrations. I have a passion for working with shapes and lines, and through my illustrations I subtly depict the essence of cities. I love creating my own stories and translating them into the languages I know.

Zahra Zaker

I blend hand-printed textures, original photographs, simple drawings, and digital collage to create my illustrations. I have a passion for working with shapes and lines, and through my illustrations I subtly depict the essence of cities. I love creating my own stories and translating them into the languages I know.

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I blend hand-printed textures, original photographs, simple drawings, and digital collage to create my illustrations.

I have a passion for working with shapes and lines, and through my illustrations I subtly depict the essence of cities. I love creating my own stories and translating them into the languages I know.

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Language

English
Fluent
Italian
Fluent
German
Intermediate
Persian
Fluent

Work Experience

Illustrator and writer of children’s Books at Freelancer
April 1, 2022 - Present
Freelance illustrator and writer focusing on children's books.
English and Italian Teacher at Freelancer
June 1, 2019 - October 1, 2024
Freelance language teacher (English and Italian).
Assistant at Photography Lab at Iuav University of Venice
February 1, 2015 - July 1, 2015
Assisted in the photography lab.
Freelancer — Illustrator and writer of children’s Books at Self-employed
April 1, 2022 - Present
Illustrator and writer of children's books; blends hand-printed textures, original photographs, simple drawings, and digital collage; depicts the essence of cities and translates stories into multiple languages.
Freelancer — English and Italian Teacher at Self-employed
June 1, 2019 - October 1, 2024
Teaches English and Italian to individuals and groups; develops lessons and materials; supports learners at various levels.
Illustrator and writer of children's books at Self-employed / Freelance
April 1, 2022 - Present
Freelance illustrator and writer of children's books. Develops visuals and narratives for various children's titles, with a focus on textures, photography, and collage-based storytelling.
English and Italian Teacher at Self-employed / Freelance
June 1, 2019 - October 1, 2024
Taught English and Italian to diverse learners; prepared lesson plans, materials, and assessments; facilitated language development in a freelance capacity.
Freelancer — Illustrator and writer of children’s Books at Freelancer
April 1, 2022 - Present
Illustrator and writer of children’s books
Freelancer — English and Italian Teacher at Freelancer
June 1, 2019 - October 1, 2024
English and Italian teacher

Education

BA in Fashion Design at Iuav University of Venice
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2018
Children Illustration Course at Venice
January 1, 2022 - January 5, 2026
Writing Courses at Tehran
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2021
BA in Fashion Design at Iuav University of Venice
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2018
Children Illustration Course at Tehran
January 1, 2022 - January 8, 2026
Writing Courses at Tehran
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2021
BA in Fashion Design at Iuav, University of Venice
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2018
Children's Illustration Course at Venice
January 1, 2022 - January 8, 2026
Writing Courses at Tehran
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2021
BA in Fashion Design at Iuav University of Venice
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2018
Children Illustration Course at Tehran
January 1, 2022 - February 18, 2026
Writing Courses at Tehran
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2021

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Industry Experience

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