I’m Bayu Sulistomo, a freelance illustrator and visual designer based in Tangerang with 6+ years of professional experience across agency, in-house, and freelance environments.

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I’m Bayu Sulistomo, a freelance illustrator and visual designer based in Tangerang with 6+ years of professional experience across agency, in-house, and freelance environments. I enjoy translating ideas into clear, impactful visuals—whether it’s commercial illustration, branding visuals, children’s book artwork, murals, or digital content designed for motion-ready delivery.

Industry experience

  • Media & Entertainment
  • Professional Services
  • Education
  • Software & Internet
  • Other
  • Retail
  • Consumer Goods

Projects · 4

Children Book Illustration for Pretty Kitty by Vena Marston, a whimsical story of a farmer who's looking for his missing and mischievous Pretty Kitty. The Design Won Design Pickle, Pickle's Choice Award

  • Book Illustrator
  • Children’s Book Illustrator
  • Freelance Digital Illustrator
  • +1

Children Book Illustration for Pretty Kitty by Vena Marston, a whimsical story of a farmer who's looking for his missing and mischievous Pretty Kitty. The Design Won Design Pickle, Pickle's Choice Award

  • Book Illustrator
  • Children’s Book Illustrator
  • Freelance Digital Illustrator
  • +1

Pickle Chronicles is an internal publication celebrating the people and creative culture at Design Pickle. This edition held a Cover Design Contest with the theme “Teamwork & Synergy across disciplines, regions, and time zones.” The goal was to visualize unity, collaboration, and shared creative purpose across a global team. This artwork was selected as the winning design and officially featured as the Pickle Chronicles cover.

  • Book Cover Designer
  • Book Illustrator
  • Children’s Book Illustrator
  • +1

Book Cover design for "Max and The Spice Thieves" By John Peragine illustrator designer

  • Book Cover Designer
  • Book Illustrator
  • Children’s Book Illustrator
  • +2

Work experience· 19 roles

Illustrator · Design PickleSep 2025 – Oct 2025 · 2 mos

Creates client-focused illustrations, translates client ideas into visuals, manages illustration assets, collaborates with coordinators and quality specialists, and stays current with industry trends to deliver innovative artwork tailored to each project.

Custom Illustrator · Design PickleJan 2024 – Sep 2025 · 1 yr 9 mos

Developed unique client-focused illustrations by collaborating with clients to understand brand identity and requirements. Worked with coordinators and quality specialists to ensure consistent, high-quality results, managed illustration assets, and maintained efficiency in a fast-paced production environment.

Freelance Mural Illustrator · Jakarta MuralDec 2023 – Oct 2025 · 1 yr 11 mos

Concepting, designing, and illustrating mural-based projects for multiple clients.

Freelance Illustrator & AR Creator · IMURALJul 2022 – Oct 2025 · 3 yrs 4 mos
Freelance Children's Book Illustrator · Fugu Station / Lestaginting261 StudioMar 2022 – Oct 2025 · 3 yrs 8 mos
Freelance Mural Illustrator · Jakarta MuralAug 2021 – Dec 2023 · 2 yrs 5 mos
Part-time Illustrator · POT Branding HouseAug 2021 – Oct 2025 · 4 yrs 3 mos
Freelance Illustrator · Stay At The StudioJun 2021 – Oct 2025 · 4 yrs 5 mos

Education

Bachelor of Design (S1) - Visual Communication Design · Institut Seni Indonesia Yogyakarta (ISI Yogyakarta)2012 – 2018
Bachelor of Design (S1) - Visual Communication Design (Desain Komunikasi Visual) · Institut Seni Indonesia Yogyakarta (ISI Yogyakarta)2012 – 2018

Certifications and awards· 7

PPA Scholarship Awardee2013 – 2025
PPA Scholarship Awardee2013 – 2025
Sakral 2015 Exhibition – Featured Artist (Best Print Media)2015 – 2025
ISI Yogyakarta PPA Scholarship2013 – 2025

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