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Ava Dawson

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Hello! My name is Ava Dawson, I am a freelance visual development artist and freelance illustrator.

About

Hello! My name is Ava Dawson, I am a freelance visual development artist and freelance illustrator. I am currently working on visual development for an indie horror film, and am open to work!

  • 1 year's experience
  • Joined April 2026

Industry experience

  • Media & Entertainment

Work experience

Thumbnail Artist · Gwilz YouTube ChannelFeb 2026 – Present · 10 mos

Worked directly with the owner of a successful (>20k) YouTube channel to illustrate thumbnails; boosted click-through rate by 30% and aided the channel in gaining ~90k views above average; managed quick turnarounds and adaptations to artwork.

Lead Concept Artist · Blink - An Indie Horror FilmMar 2025 – Present · 1 yr 9 mos

Managed the color and visual direction of key scenes; collaborated with directors and producers to ensure the vision was successfully executed; iterated designs and layouts for scenes to achieve the desired results.

Education

BFA in Illustration for Visual Development · Savannah College of Art and Design2030 – 2028

Certifications and awards

Adobe Photoshop Certified2030 – 2026

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