I am a creative illustrator and graphic designer with over 10 years of experience in visual storytelling, digital art, and design. My work combines imagination, color, and emotion to create illustrations that inspire children and bring stories to life. I have experience in illustration, painting, photography, and digital design, and I enjoy creating charming characters, magical worlds, and engaging scenes that connect with young readers. I am passionate about children’s literature and believe that illustrations have the power to spark curiosity, creativity, and a love for reading. I am proficient in Adobe Creative Suite and adapt easily to different artistic styles, always working closely with authors and publishers to transform ideas into memorable visual experiences.…

Arlette Sanchez Gonzalez

I am a creative illustrator and graphic designer with over 10 years of experience in visual storytelling, digital art, and design. My work combines imagination, color, and emotion to create illustrations that inspire children and bring stories to life. I have experience in illustration, painting, photography, and digital design, and I enjoy creating charming characters, magical worlds, and engaging scenes that connect with young readers. I am passionate about children’s literature and believe that illustrations have the power to spark curiosity, creativity, and a love for reading. I am proficient in Adobe Creative Suite and adapt easily to different artistic styles, always working closely with authors and publishers to transform ideas into memorable visual experiences.…

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I am a creative illustrator and graphic designer with over 10 years of experience in visual storytelling, digital art, and design. My work combines imagination, color, and emotion to create illustrations that inspire children and bring stories to life.

I have experience in illustration, painting, photography, and digital design, and I enjoy creating charming characters, magical worlds, and engaging scenes that connect with young readers. I am passionate about children’s literature and believe that illustrations have the power to spark curiosity, creativity, and a love for reading.

I am proficient in Adobe Creative Suite and adapt easily to different artistic styles, always working closely with authors and publishers to transform ideas into memorable visual experiences.

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Language

English
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Fluent
French
Intermediate

Work Experience

Independent Cover Book Illustrator at Independent
June 1, 2026 - Present
Created an original, publication-ready illustration for an independent author’s book cover. Developed the artwork from concept through final execution, adapting the visual direction to the author’s creative vision and publication needs. Applied digital illustration and composition skills to produce a polished cover artwork.
Volunteer Graphic Designer & Secretary at Ibero-American Book Fair in Canada (FILibro Canada)
December 1, 2025 - Present
Collaborated with stakeholders to support visual communication and promotional materials for the book fair. Created social media graphics and original illustration artwork for the 2026 fair. Developed visual proposals using typography, color, images, and composition to effectively communicate event concepts. Organized files and digital records, sent emails, and arranged interviews with authors.
Custom Framing Specialist at Michael’s Arts & Crafts
April 1, 2025 - Present
Designed custom framing solutions based on customer needs, artwork, color theory, and composition. Provided consultative customer service and guided clients through material selection. Measured and cut glass, acrylic, and mats; operated framing equipment; and assembled finished pieces to professional standards. Combined creative design ability with sales, precision, and hands-on production.
Framer at Michaels arts and crafts
April 1, 2025 - June 5, 2024
Designed and made custom framing using Design hub platform. Supported customers and helped design their projects with knowledge in color theory, sales, and customer service.
Web Designer / Digital Marketing Designer at Liverpool
October 1, 2018 - May 31, 2024
Designed and produced creative marketing emails using Salesforce support brand campaigns and promotions. Planned, researched, and created graphic assets for email campaigns and coordinated presentation materials. Developed A/B testing graphics and supported campaign optimization to improve engagement and sales performance. Managed multiple design projects simultaneously and delivered assets according to deadlines and quality standards.
Web Design at Liverpool
October 1, 2018 - May 31, 2024
Designed and built creative marketing emails using Salesforce platform. Planned, researched, and created graphic elements for many brand’s emails. Coordinated and designed presentations and supported development of design campaigns. Conducted A/B testing to optimize graphics, increasing views and sales.
Web Design FrontEnd at Grupo Carso, Claroshop
March 1, 2018 - October 31, 2018
Designed website images and banners for desktop and mobile user experiences. Created graphic posts on social media.
Web Designer / Front-End Designer at Grupo Carso, Claro Shop
January 1, 2018 - October 31, 2018
Designed website banners and promotional graphics for both desktop and mobile experiences. Created digital content and social media graphics aligned with campaign objectives and brand requirements.
Graphic Designer at Grupo Kasa Automotriz
January 1, 2017 - March 31, 2018
Designed visual content for Facebook and Instagram posts. Created digital image files for digital and traditional printing, including infographics, GIFs, emails, flyers, and large format printing. Created landing pages using HTML.
Graphic Designer at Lebourr
April 1, 2015 - December 31, 2016
Collaborated on brand guidelines covering logo usage, typography, color palettes, shapes, and social media graphics. Created fashion drawings, accessories, and illustrations for web use. Photographed fashion events and retouched images in Photoshop.
Graphic Designer at Lebour
April 1, 2015 - December 31, 2016
Collaborated with team leader to design Brand Guidelines including logo, typography, color palettes, shapes, and social media graphics. Drew and sketched clothes, accessories, and illustrations for the website. Photographed fashion walks, retouched and edited photos using Photoshop.
Graphic Designer Specialist at Save
August 1, 2013 - April 30, 2015
Supervised all graphic materials to ensure quality. Created graphic posts for social media, infographics, flyers, and brochures. Took and edited product photos using Photoshop.
Graphic Designer at Museo de Arte Popular
January 1, 2013 - August 31, 2013
Photographed museum collections and transformed imagery into informative flyers and digital wallpapers. Created drawings and illustrations using Photoshop.

Education

Bachelor's Degree at Universidad Tecnológica de México
January 1, 2010 - December 31, 2013
Bachelor's Degree in Graphic Design at Universidad Tecnológica de México
January 1, 2010 - December 31, 2013
Marketing Diploma at Universidad Tecnológica de México
January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2016
Bachelor's Degree in Graphic Design at Universidad Tecnológica de México
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2013
Marketing Diploma at Universidad Tecnológica de México
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2016

Qualifications

Figma
January 11, 2030 - June 12, 2025
Course of Illustration using Procreate
January 11, 2030 - June 12, 2025
Course of Adobe After Effects
January 11, 2030 - June 12, 2025
Course of Basic SFX Makeup
January 11, 2030 - June 12, 2025
Figma
January 1, 2019 - September 22, 2026
Ilustración using Procreate
January 1, 2019 - September 22, 2026
Adobe After Effects
January 1, 2019 - September 22, 2026
Basic SFX Makeup (Cin Espacio 24)
January 1, 2019 - September 22, 2026
Figma (UDEMY) — Course of Illustration Using Procreate
January 11, 2030 - September 22, 2026
A Diseño (UDEMY) — Course of Adobe After Effects
January 11, 2030 - September 22, 2026
Cin Espacio 24 — Course of Basic SFX Makeup
January 11, 2030 - September 22, 2026

Industry Experience

Retail, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Consumer Goods, Non-Profit Organization