Hi, I’m Mark Brayer. I’m an illustrator and designer specializing in children’s books, graphics, posters, and character design.

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Hi, I’m Mark Brayer. I’m an illustrator and designer specializing in children’s books, graphics, posters, and character design. I collaborate directly with authors, studios, and marketing teams to bring stories and brands to life with compelling visuals.

Over the years I’ve contributed to Palmetto Publishing, Mascot Books, Amazon Publishing, CBS Star Trek posters, and more, handling concept sketches, page layouts, color art, logo design, typography, and branding. I love creating diverse characters and narratives that connect with readers and customers.

  • Joined October 2025

Industry experience

  • Media & Entertainment
  • Professional Services
  • Education
  • Other

Projects · 1

• I created and wrote the original story for my first kids book
• Designed the brand logo for the book series and illustrated book cover and titles
• Artwork for page design, text and all illustrations
• Created a diverse group of characters
• Created branded products for promotion and sales

Work experience· 13 roles

Author / Illustrator · SpaceCoast Book ProjectDec 2025 – Oct 2025

Wrote and published SpaceCoast: Jump to Jupiter; designed/illustrated book cover including logo and titles; produced artwork for page design, text and all illustrations; created diverse characters, vehicles, backgrounds, and ship interiors.

Author & Illustrator · SpaceCoast Book and Branding ProjectJan 2025 – Present · 1 yr 11 mos

Wrote and published my first children’s book, SpaceCoast: Jump to Jupiter. Designed/illustrated book cover including logo and titles. Artwork for page design, text and all illustrations. Created a diverse group of characters. Created branded products for promotion and sales.

Illustrator · Palmetto PublishingDec 2024 – Oct 2025 · 11 mos

Team illustrator for new children’s books. Responsible for creative concepting, design and illustration for new book projects. Communicated directly with the creative team/authors; produced concept sketches, page layouts, and complete color illustration.

Illustrator · Mascot BooksDec 2020 – Oct 2025 · 4 yrs 11 mos
Illustrator / Designer · Chicago Hot Dog CompanyDec 2018 – Oct 2025 · 6 yrs 11 mos
Contract Illustrator / Poster Designer · CBS Studios (Star Trek Posters via Licensee)Dec 2018 – Oct 2025 · 6 yrs 11 mos
Illustrator · Mascot BooksJan 2017 – Jan 2020 · 3 yrs 1 mo
Illustrator · Palmetto PublishingJan 2016 – Jan 2024 · 8 yrs 1 mo

Education

Visual Communication · Art Institute of Pittsburgh2030 – 2025
Visual Communications · Art Institute of Pittsburgh2030 – 2026

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