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!

Ava Dawson

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!

Available to hire

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!

Work Experience

Thumbnail Artist at Gwilz YouTube Channel
February 1, 2026 - Present
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 at Blink - An Indie Horror Film
March 1, 2025 - Present
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 at Savannah College of Art and Design
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2028

Qualifications

Adobe Photoshop Certified
January 11, 2030 - April 19, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment