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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.
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Language
English
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Work Experience
Illustrator at Design Pickle
September 1, 2025 - October 6, 2025Creates 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 at Design Pickle
January 1, 2024 - September 30, 2025Developed 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 at Jakarta Mural
December 1, 2023 - October 6, 2025Concepting, designing, and illustrating mural-based projects for multiple clients.
Freelance Illustrator & AR Creator at IMURAL
July 1, 2022 - October 6, 2025Concepting, illustrating, and developing murals, illustrations, and augmented reality projects for clients.
Freelance Children's Book Illustrator at Fugu Station / Lestaginting261 Studio
March 1, 2022 - October 6, 2025In charge of concept, character design, sketch, illustration, and layouts of various children's book projects.
Freelance Mural Illustrator at Jakarta Mural
August 1, 2021 - December 31, 2023Concepted, designed, and illustrated a variety of mural projects for clients including Pegadaian, BNI (Bank Negara Indonesia), Orang Tua Group, and CIBIS Park.
Part-time Illustrator at POT Branding House
August 1, 2021 - October 6, 2025Sketching and designing illustration for digital media, digital content, animation assets, editorial and instructional illustrations; Client: Tokko.io.
Freelance Illustrator at Stay At The Studio
June 1, 2021 - October 6, 2025Designing and illustrating various projects from branding, merchandising, and visual campaign.
Freelance Children’s Book Illustrator at Fugu Station - Lestaginting261 Studio
October 1, 2020 - March 31, 2022Handled concept development, character design, sketching, illustration, and layout work for children’s book projects, including The Newman Tales Series, What Will Johnny Bill Be?, and Teddy’s Surprise Adventure.
Freelance Illustrator & AR Creator at IMURAL
June 1, 2020 - July 31, 2022Conceived and illustrated mural and illustration projects and helped develop Augmented Reality (AR) concepts and assets in collaboration with multiple client partners.
Art Director at IMURAL.ID
April 1, 2020 - October 6, 2025Concepting, managing, and supervising various projects from visual campaigns, digital media, to commercial art; researching and developing digital media products for commercial art.
Illustrator at IMURAL.ID
March 1, 2020 - October 6, 2025Sketching, illustrating, and digitally painting mural and 3D trick art design for various projects; clients include Pemprov DKI, Angkasa Pura I, Fujifilm, Japan Airlines, Muara Teweh Airport, PIK Avenue Mall.
Co-Founder & Illustrator at Napping Boys / Visual Hermit Collective
February 1, 2020 - October 6, 2025Concepting, designing, and handling product merchandising, display, social media, and visual marketing for Visual Hermit, a collective space for artists and designers; merchandise such as pin, tote bag, t-shirt, etc.
Illustrator at IMURAL.ID
April 1, 2019 - March 31, 2020Created mural and 3D trick art designs using sketching, illustration, and digital painting for office, store, restaurant, café, and mall/public-ad spaces for clients including Pemprov DKI, Angkasa Pura I, Fujifilm, Japan Airlines, Muara Teweh Airport, and PIK Avenue Mall.
Freelance Illustrator at Stay At The Studio
September 1, 2018 - June 30, 2021Designed and illustrated branding, merchandising, and visual campaign materials for clients such as EVERYDAY SUPPLY, PT. Perikanan Nusantara (Persero), PT. Adhikarya, Kopi Keliling (Koling Indonesia), Anabata, and WIKA.
Freelance Designer / Illustrator at Self-employed
August 1, 2016 - PresentIllustration projects for book covers, pop-up books, movie posters, wedding invitations, and personal commissions.
Co-Founder & Illustrator at Napping Boys / Visual Hermit Collective
March 1, 2016 - February 29, 2020Co-conceived and managed merchandising, display, social media, and visual marketing for Visual Hermit, a collective focused on artist and designer merchandise such as pins, tote bags, and t-shirts.
Illustrator Intern at Ngomik.com
October 1, 2015 - October 6, 2025Creating and illustrating visual content and UI resources for marketing, social media, and website.
Illustrator Internship at Ngomik.com
August 1, 2015 - October 31, 2015Created illustrations and UI resources for marketing, social media, and website needs.
Education
Bachelor of Design (S1) - Visual Communication Design at Institut Seni Indonesia Yogyakarta (ISI Yogyakarta)
August 1, 2012 - August 1, 2018Bachelor of Design (S1) - Visual Communication Design (Desain Komunikasi Visual) at Institut Seni Indonesia Yogyakarta (ISI Yogyakarta)
August 1, 2012 - August 31, 2018Qualifications
PPA Scholarship Awardee
July 1, 2013 - October 6, 2025PPA Scholarship Awardee
July 1, 2013 - October 6, 2025Sakral 2015 Exhibition – Featured Artist (Best Print Media)
June 1, 2015 - October 6, 2025ISI Yogyakarta PPA Scholarship
July 1, 2013 - October 6, 2025PPA Scholarship Awardee
July 1, 2013 - October 6, 2025PPA Scholarship Awardee
July 1, 2013 - October 6, 2025Featured Artist (Best Print Media) Sakral 2015 Exhibition
June 1, 2015 - June 3, 2015Industry Experience
Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Education, Software & Internet, Other, Retail, Consumer Goods
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