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Hello! I’m Gabriela K. Leal, a multidisciplinary designer and illustrator with experience in client services, print production, and freelance book illustration. I’m passionate about turning ideas into engaging visuals and coordinating with design, production, and client teams to ensure high-quality results. I value clear communication, reliability, and meeting deadlines, and I enjoy collaborating on projects—from books to branding—to help clients bring their stories to life.…Hello! I’m Gabriela K. Leal, a multidisciplinary designer and illustrator with experience in client services, print production, and freelance book illustration. I’m passionate about turning ideas into engaging visuals and coordinating with design, production, and client teams to ensure high-quality results. I value clear communication, reliability, and meeting deadlines, and I enjoy collaborating on projects—from books to branding—to help clients bring their stories to life.

Gabriela K. Leal

Illustrator, Graphic Designer, Book Illustrator, +3

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Hello! I’m Gabriela K. Leal, a multidisciplinary designer and illustrator with experience in client services, print production, and freelance book illustration. I’m passionate about turning ideas into engaging visuals and coordinating with design, production, and client teams to ensure high-quality results. I value clear communication, reliability, and meeting deadlines, and I enjoy collaborating on projects—from books to branding—to help clients bring their stories to life.…Hello! I’m Gabriela K. Leal, a multidisciplinary designer and illustrator with experience in client services, print production, and freelance book illustration. I’m passionate about turning ideas into engaging visuals and coordinating with design, production, and client teams to ensure high-quality results. I value clear communication, reliability, and meeting deadlines, and I enjoy collaborating on projects—from books to branding—to help clients bring their stories to life.

Available to hire

Hello! I’m Gabriela K. Leal, a multidisciplinary designer and illustrator with experience in client services, print production, and freelance book illustration. I’m passionate about turning ideas into engaging visuals and coordinating with design, production, and client teams to ensure high-quality results.

I value clear communication, reliability, and meeting deadlines, and I enjoy collaborating on projects—from books to branding—to help clients bring their stories to life.

Skills

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe Photoshop

Book Illustration

Childrens Book Illustration

Illustration

Experience Level

Adobe Illustrator

Expert

Adobe Photoshop

Expert

Book Illustration

Expert

Childrens Book Illustration

Expert

Illustration

Expert

Adobe InDesign

Expert

Microsoft Office

Expert

Work Experience

Client Service Coordinator at AlphaGraphics

August 1, 2025 - Present

Managed end-to-end client projects across print, signage, and marketing services, ensuring on-time and quality delivery. Utilized CRM software to track customer interactions, manage project pipelines, and maintain up-to-date client records. Acted as a liaison between clients and internal teams (design and production) to ensure clear communication and alignment on project goals. Provided proactive customer support, resulting in improved client satisfaction and repeat business. Assisted in estimating, quoting, and order processing to support business development efforts.

Freelance Children’s Book Illustrator and Graphic Designer at Freelance

May 1, 2019 - August 1, 2025

Developed illustration and graphic design work for children's books and freelance clients; built and maintained positive client relationships, incorporated feedback, scheduled meetings and timelines to promote communication and productivity; ensured projects executed correctly and met deadlines through frequent written and verbal communication.

Media Lab Technician/Receptionist at John Brown University

August 1, 2017 - March 1, 2020

Engaged with students and faculty to assist with projects and troubleshoot issues; learned and operated general office and crafting equipment, such as printers, scanners, copiers, and binding machines; applied problem-solving to various projects while continuously adopting new technologies to better assist customers.