Graphic Designer and Illustrator with a First Class BA (Hons) in Illustration and a Foundation Diploma in Visual Communication. Highly proficient in Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign, with experience creating visual identities, typography-led projects, illustrations, and digital design work. Alongside freelance illustration practice, I have spent the past three years working in film production, developing strong creative problem-solving, collaboration, and attention to detail under demanding deadlines. Now seeking to transition back into graphic design and visual communication within an international creative team.

Jake Sheaves

Graphic Designer and Illustrator with a First Class BA (Hons) in Illustration and a Foundation Diploma in Visual Communication. Highly proficient in Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign, with experience creating visual identities, typography-led projects, illustrations, and digital design work. Alongside freelance illustration practice, I have spent the past three years working in film production, developing strong creative problem-solving, collaboration, and attention to detail under demanding deadlines. Now seeking to transition back into graphic design and visual communication within an international creative team.

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Graphic Designer and Illustrator with a First Class BA (Hons) in Illustration and a Foundation Diploma in Visual Communication. Highly proficient in Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign, with experience creating visual identities, typography-led projects, illustrations, and digital design work. Alongside freelance illustration practice, I have spent the past three years working in film production, developing strong creative problem-solving, collaboration, and attention to detail under demanding deadlines. Now seeking to transition back into graphic design and visual communication within an international creative team.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Prop Maker
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2025
Prop making for major productions including Harry Potter: HBO Series (2026), Wicked: Part One (2024) & Wicked: Part Two (2025), Star Wars: The Acolyte (2024), Barbie (2023). Collaborated within multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality assets to production deadlines. Interpreted design concepts, technical drawings and visual references; produced detailed work requiring precision and strong visual judgement.
Freelance Illustrator
January 1, 2021 - Present
Developed visual concepts and illustrations for personal and commissioned projects. Managed projects independently from concept through to final delivery. Communicated directly with clients and incorporated feedback.

Education

Model Making for Animation at The National Film and Television School
September 1, 2021 - July 1, 2022
BA (Hons) Illustration at University of the Arts London
September 1, 2018 - July 1, 2021
Foundation Diploma in Visual Communication at University of the Creative Arts
September 1, 2017 - July 1, 2018

Qualifications

BA (Hons) Illustration
September 1, 2018 - July 1, 2021
First Class Honours

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment