I'm Raisa Zabos, a creative digital artist with two years of college study with distinctions and an expanding freelance art business. I specialise in character design and illustration, with experience in content creation and digital management/marketing. I’m proficient in Microsoft Office (Word and PowerPoint) and have six years’ experience with Adobe Animate, plus general video and audio editing. I enjoy taking client ideas from concept to finished pieces and I’m always eager to learn new techniques and tools. I love worldbuilding and collaborative storytelling with peers, and I’ve led LGBTQ+ support groups in college and at my previous high school. I thrive in both team settings and solo projects, and I’m keen to bring my imaginative art, public speaking, and organizational skills to new opportunities.

Raisa Zabos

I'm Raisa Zabos, a creative digital artist with two years of college study with distinctions and an expanding freelance art business. I specialise in character design and illustration, with experience in content creation and digital management/marketing. I’m proficient in Microsoft Office (Word and PowerPoint) and have six years’ experience with Adobe Animate, plus general video and audio editing. I enjoy taking client ideas from concept to finished pieces and I’m always eager to learn new techniques and tools. I love worldbuilding and collaborative storytelling with peers, and I’ve led LGBTQ+ support groups in college and at my previous high school. I thrive in both team settings and solo projects, and I’m keen to bring my imaginative art, public speaking, and organizational skills to new opportunities.

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I’m Raisa Zabos, a creative digital artist with two years of college study with distinctions and an expanding freelance art business. I specialise in character design and illustration, with experience in content creation and digital management/marketing. I’m proficient in Microsoft Office (Word and PowerPoint) and have six years’ experience with Adobe Animate, plus general video and audio editing. I enjoy taking client ideas from concept to finished pieces and I’m always eager to learn new techniques and tools.

I love worldbuilding and collaborative storytelling with peers, and I’ve led LGBTQ+ support groups in college and at my previous high school. I thrive in both team settings and solo projects, and I’m keen to bring my imaginative art, public speaking, and organizational skills to new opportunities.

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Work Experience

Character Designer (Commissioned Work) at Freelance
December 12, 2024 - August 28, 2025
Created humanoid insect character and three-character artwork using client's descriptions and reference images. Maintained clear communication and delivered work proficiently and swiftly, including a full body piece and multi-character composition. Dates: 2024-12-07 to 2024-12-12.
Character Designer (Commissioned Work) at Freelance
October 22, 2024 - August 28, 2025
Designed a humanoid anthropomorphic TV-headed character with client references, produced a detailed character reference sheet with multiple views and accessories. Maintained good communication and addressed errors efficiently.
Portrait Artist (Commissioned Work) at Freelance
July 7, 2024 - August 28, 2025
Produced a full body portrait in a fantasy outfit based on client descriptions and reference images. Successfully incorporated client amendments and maintained strong communication.
Tech Assistant at Addlestone Community Theatre
January 31, 2024 - August 28, 2025
Trained and performed technical theatre tasks including lighting, curtains, and set striking. Assisted and assumed lead technical roles as needed, coordinated with play director to ensure smooth performances, and demonstrated strong time management and coordination skills.
Character Designer (commissioned work)
December 12, 2024 - September 26, 2025
Used client’s descriptions and reference images to create a humanoid insect character to match their desire. Worked proficiently and swiftly. Maintained good communication with my client throughout. Created one full body piece of a newly designed character. Created a three-character piece featuring client’s character.
Character Designer (commissioned work)
October 22, 2024 - September 26, 2025
Used client’s descriptions and reference images to create a humanoid anthropomorphic, TV-headed character to match their desire. Maintained good communication with my client throughout. Worked through errors efficiently. Created a character reference sheet featuring two full bodies, two busts and several accessory references.
Portrait (commissioned work)
July 7, 2024 - September 26, 2025
Used client’s descriptions and reference images to create a portrait of her in a fantasy outfit of her choosing. Maintained good communication with my client throughout. Worked through client amendments efficiently. Created a full body portrait of my client.
Tech Assistant at Addlestone Community Theatre
January 31, 2024 - September 26, 2025
Trained in the technical aspects and behind-the-scenes of a working theatre (lighting, curtains, striking sets). Adept in placing marks for actors and props. Assisting the lead tech with any issues and assuming lead tech role in their absence. Taking direction from the play director to ensure performances go smoothly. Meticulous time management and co-ordination to meet specific set striking and actor cues.

Education

Art & Design Level 3 BTEC Year 1 at Brooklands College
September 1, 2023 - August 28, 2025
10 GCSEs at Jubilee High School
September 1, 2018 - June 30, 2023
Art & Design Level 3 BTEC Year 1 at Brooklands College
September 1, 2023 - September 26, 2025
GCSEs, including Maths, English and Combined Science at Jubilee High School
September 1, 2018 - June 1, 2023

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Non-Profit Organization, Professional Services, Other