I’m a self taught digital illustrator based in the heart of South Wales, UK. My work is mainly editorial, alongside personal projects, social media content and window murals. I’ve worked across a range of clients, materials and creative processes, which helps me to adapt my approach to a range of different briefs and narratives. My practice focuses heavily on underrepresented communities in the illustration world. I currently work part time alongside my freelance career as I continue to build a practice focused on advocating for marginalised communities.

Giorgia Sugarman

I’m a self taught digital illustrator based in the heart of South Wales, UK. My work is mainly editorial, alongside personal projects, social media content and window murals. I’ve worked across a range of clients, materials and creative processes, which helps me to adapt my approach to a range of different briefs and narratives. My practice focuses heavily on underrepresented communities in the illustration world. I currently work part time alongside my freelance career as I continue to build a practice focused on advocating for marginalised communities.

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I’m a self taught digital illustrator based in the heart of South Wales, UK. My work is mainly editorial, alongside personal projects, social media content and window murals.

I’ve worked across a range of clients, materials and creative processes, which helps me to adapt my approach to a range of different briefs and narratives. My practice focuses heavily on underrepresented communities in the illustration world. I currently work part time alongside my freelance career as I continue to build a practice focused on advocating for marginalised communities.

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Language

English
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Work Experience

Window Muralist at Pettigrew Bakeries
March 1, 2026 - Present
Commissioned to create bright, colourful murals for Pettigrew Bakeries stores to celebrate St David’s Day and the brand's 10-year anniversary; murals tied to products and brand personality while honouring Wales with daffodils.
Window Muralist at Welsh Cheese Company
December 1, 2025 - December 1, 2025
Created a large-scale festive window mural featuring a variety of their special cheeses and Christmas-inspired elements.
Window Muralist at Pettigrew Bakeries
November 1, 2025 - November 1, 2025
Designed their Christmas window displays; focused on incorporating merch and branding while highlighting core products for multiple store locations.
Graphic Designer/Illustrator at SXSW London x The Blues Project
June 1, 2025 - June 1, 2025
Commissioned to create a promotional poster for their June music event.
Graphic Designer/Illustrator at InTwoMindsPod
February 1, 2025 - February 1, 2025
Commissioned through Citrus Comms to design a logo for a podcast hosted by Julie and Justine, exploring the science and research behind dementia.
Graphic Designer/Illustrator at The Brooklyn Mavens
October 1, 2024 - October 1, 2024
Created a promotional poster for their December cocktail party. They selected a style from my portfolio and I developed several concepts; the poster was used across social channels.
Graphic Designer/Illustrator at The Blues Project
February 1, 2024 - February 1, 2024
Created social media assets and a promotional poster for music curators 'The Blues Project' as part of remote collaboration.
Graphic Designer/Illustrator at Black Girl Fest
August 1, 2023 - September 1, 2023
Hired to create portraits of attendees for the 'Girlhood' Summer programme; assets were used for web, digital and print to support a programme for Black girls.
Graphic Designer/Illustrator at Redbrck Ltd
July 1, 2023 - July 1, 2023
Created a logo for a well-known Welsh video production company.
Graphic Designer/Illustrator at Aila Magazine
April 1, 2021 - April 1, 2021
Completed a series of illustrations for web and print for Aila Magazine, a woman's empowerment publication.
Promotional Poster Designer at SXSW London x The Blues Project
June 1, 2025 - June 1, 2025
Commissioned to create a promotional poster for their June music event.
Logo Designer / Graphic Designer at In Two Minds Pod
February 1, 2025 - February 1, 2025
Designed a logo for a podcast hosted by Julie and Justine, exploring the science and research behind dementia.

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Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Retail