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Hi, I’m Gigi, a versatile visual artist, illustrator, and designer with a passion for turning ideas into compelling illustrations . I specialize in digital illustration, character design, and editorial illustration.
Over the years I’ve collaborated with government bodies, educational institutions, NGOs, and publishers, including Friedrich Ebert, New York University, Red Bull, Aptart, Room To Read, and UNICEF. I thrive in collaborative environments and bring a hands-on, multidisciplinary approach to every project.
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Language
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Work Experience
ILLUSTRATOR at QALAM HEBR L.L.C
December 31, 2024 - July 8, 2025Created illustrations for a series of five children's books aimed at kids aged 12 and under. These books were available in both traditional hardcover and animated e-book formats. The illustrations included vibrant full-page artwork and playful smaller drawings that enhanced the text and brought the author's vision to life.
DESIGNER - ILLUSTRATOR at WADi
December 31, 2024 - July 8, 2025Designed and illustrated a collection of ten fact sheets, each spanning two pages, focused on the sustainability of planting endangered species of plants. These fact sheets also include numerous scientific details on irrigation, planting, and sustaining these species.
ILLUSTRATOR at Dar Asala S.A.R.L
December 31, 2023 - July 8, 2025Illustrated a collection of three children's books intended for kids aged 12 and under. These books were published in both traditional hardcover format and as e-books. The books featured vibrant full-page illustrations as well as lighthearted smaller drawings that complemented the text and the author's vision.
ILLUSTRATOR - DESIGNER at Jordan Ministry of Education and Development Center
December 31, 2023 - July 8, 2025Illustrated and designed the Jordan National Arabic Curriculum for the 4th grade 2024. Provided a visual overhaul of Arabic language text representations, creating engaging and modern designs for both the student and exercise books, aligning them with contemporary visual education methods.
DESIGNER - ILLUSTRATOR at Friedrich Ebert
December 31, 2023 - July 8, 2025Designed and illustrated six book covers that address topics of a political nature, which involved extensive research and several meetings with the authors to ensure that the design accurately represented the content of the book and the opinion of the author.
ILLUSTRATOR - ARTIST at MCE - Council of Elders
December 31, 2019 - July 8, 2025Illustrated and designed educational scenes, characters and short stories for the book 'Human Solidarity and Global Peace' which narrates the history of mankind and how communities crystalize around human bonds, families, kinship, and togetherness.
ARTIST - ILLUSTRATOR at New York University
December 31, 2019 - July 8, 2025Illustrated and designed characters, educational scenes and short stories for the ongoing workshop focusing on expressing emotions awareness. The project targeted immigrants and war refugees (adults and children) to raise awareness on dealing with PTSD and loss.
ILLUSTRATOR - DESIGNER at Accessible Jordan
December 31, 2021 - July 8, 2025Illustrated and designed a children book and social media assets for a project aimed at raising awareness about the daily challenges people with disabilities face. The project was focused on creating a safe place for children with disabilities and their parents.
CHARACTER DESIGNER at Collage Production
December 31, 2020 - July 8, 2025Illustrated and created the characters for the short film '100 Birds'. The project included protagonist, four main characters, and two supporting characters. The story centered on a teenager who gains the ability to turn into a hummingbird to fly and roam freely without borders or blockades.
DESIGNER at Center for Strategic Studies
December 31, 2021 - July 8, 2025Designed and illustrated 10 book covers for researchers, scholars, and independent authors. The covers were meticulously created to represent the essence of each book and reflect the content and vision of the authors and their research.
ARTIST - CONSULTANT at Sesame Street MENA Region
December 31, 2018 - July 8, 2025Participated in Sesame Street creative workshops for the new television show 'Ahlan Simsim' collaborating with musicians, artists, and directors across multiple countries. Designed new show characters, set environments, backgrounds, and props throughout multiple seasons.
ILLUSTRATOR - ARTIST at Showman Foundation
December 31, 2019 - July 8, 2025Illustrated the 2nd place book in Showman Awards for children literature 2018. The book was published and widely distributed across many countries.
DESIGNER - ILLUSTRATOR at Aptart & ACTED
December 31, 2015 - July 8, 2025Participated in the Colors of Resilience project conducting creative workshops in Syrian refugee camps in Jordan. Workshops were designed to benefit both children and adults, providing artistic expression, skill development, and healing within the refugee community.
ARTIST at Vodka ABSOLUT
December 31, 2015 - July 8, 2025Illustrated and painted three 2x1 meter canvases live during the limited edition release event for ABSOLUT. The artworks were showcased in two additional events later that year.
CHARACTER DESIGNER at UNICEF Jordan
December 31, 2016 - July 8, 2025Illustrated and painted six large murals (50 to 70 square meters) for the UNICEF hosting communities project in Jerash, Mafraq, Amman, and Za'atri Refugees Camp using cranes and scaffolds.
ARTIST - DESIGNER at Room to Read USA
December 31, 2018 - July 8, 2025Participated in Artists and Authors workshops teaming with a publishing house and author to illustrate and design a non-profit children’s book, which was published and distributed globally to communities with limited access to libraries and educational books.
ARTIST - ILLUSTRATOR at New York University
December 31, 2019 - July 8, 2025Illustrated and designed characters, educational scenes, and short stories for an ongoing workshop focused on expressing emotions awareness. The project targeted immigrants and war refugees, both adults and children, aiming to raise awareness on mental health issues such as PTSD and loss.
DESIGNER - ILLUSTRATOR at REDBULL
December 31, 2015 - July 8, 2025Designed and illustrated a 4x2 meters doodle themed mural at RedBull regional offices in Amman. The illustration included all the sports the organization sponsors or is involved with, using the brand color scheme.
Designer at Center for Strategic Studies
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2021Designed and illustrated 10 book covers for researchers, scholars, and independent authors; ensured covers reflected the content and the authors’ visions.
Education
Bachelor's degree in Visual Arts at Jordan University
January 1, 2007 - January 1, 2012Qualifications
Industry Experience
Education, Non-Profit Organization, Media & Entertainment, Government, Consumer Goods, Other, Professional Services
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