I am a professional illustrator based in Budapest, Hungary, specializing in character design, children's book illustration, and high-volume digital artwork production. I excel at delivering consistent visual quality under tight deadlines and adapting to a wide range of artistic styles. I collaborate with publishers, studios, and independent authors, communicating clearly to maintain efficient workflows and reliable project delivery. I am passionate about visual storytelling and creating engaging illustrations that connect with audiences.…

Michael Alegría

I am a professional illustrator based in Budapest, Hungary, specializing in character design, children's book illustration, and high-volume digital artwork production. I excel at delivering consistent visual quality under tight deadlines and adapting to a wide range of artistic styles. I collaborate with publishers, studios, and independent authors, communicating clearly to maintain efficient workflows and reliable project delivery. I am passionate about visual storytelling and creating engaging illustrations that connect with audiences.…

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I am a professional illustrator based in Budapest, Hungary, specializing in character design, children’s book illustration, and high-volume digital artwork production. I excel at delivering consistent visual quality under tight deadlines and adapting to a wide range of artistic styles.

I collaborate with publishers, studios, and independent authors, communicating clearly to maintain efficient workflows and reliable project delivery. I am passionate about visual storytelling and creating engaging illustrations that connect with audiences.

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Language

Spanish; Castilian
Fluent
English
Intermediate
French
Intermediate

Work Experience

Illustrator at Empires One Studios
June 1, 2020 - January 1, 2024
Produce 5–10 polished digital illustrations daily for themed illustration packs. Create original artwork while adapting styles for diverse topics and audiences. Support the studio's visual pipeline with fast, high-quality creative solutions. Collaborate with the team to maintain consistency and meet production targets.
Freelance Illustrator at Freelance
January 1, 2018 - Present
Provide full illustration services to independent authors, publishers, and private clients. Develop characters, story concepts, and complete illustration sequences for children's books. Manage client communication, budgeting, timelines, and revisions to ensure smooth project completion.

Education

Intensive Digital Art Program at Academy Carlos Diez
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2018
Creative Illustration, Advertising & Design at ESDIP – Escuela Superior de Dibujo Profesional
January 1, 2013 - December 31, 2017
High School Diploma at High School 'El Ángel'
January 1, 2007 - December 31, 2012

Qualifications

Adobe photoshop
January 12, 2018 - July 12, 2018

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services
    paper Children book Illustrator
    I was the lead illustrator for a children’s book, creating every page from scratch, character design, full-color scenes, and professional layout with bleed and trim lines for print. Beyond illustration, I also handled the complete formatting of the book, ensuring it met all technical requirements for Amazon KDP and Kindle. I took care of uploading and publishing both the print and digital versions on the platform.…
    uniE621 Children book Illustrator
    I was the lead illustrator for a children’s book, creating every page from scratch, character design, full-color scenes, and professional layout with bleed and trim lines for print. Beyond illustration, I also handled the complete formatting of the book, ensuring it met all technical requirements for Amazon KDP and Kindle. I took care of uploading and publishing both the print and digital versions on the platform.…