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Hi, I’m Jocelyn Salim — a multi-disciplinary illustrator and designer with a Master of Arts in Art + Design Education from RISD and a BFA in Illustration. I blend traditional and digital techniques to create playful, storytelling art for education, books, and brands. My practice spans teaching, editorial design, and interactive exhibitions, balancing creativity with sustainable design and community engagement. I collaborate with educators, NGOs, and brands to turn complex ideas into approachable visuals. From curriculum development to client-based illustration and exhibition planning, I enjoy building collaborative projects that empower learners and audiences around the world.…Hi, I’m Jocelyn Salim — a multi-disciplinary illustrator and designer with a Master of Arts in Art + Design Education from RISD and a BFA in Illustration. I blend traditional and digital techniques to create playful, storytelling art for education, books, and brands. My practice spans teaching, editorial design, and interactive exhibitions, balancing creativity with sustainable design and community engagement. I collaborate with educators, NGOs, and brands to turn complex ideas into approachable visuals. From curriculum development to client-based illustration and exhibition planning, I enjoy building collaborative projects that empower learners and audiences around the world.

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Hi, I’m Jocelyn Salim — a multi-disciplinary illustrator and designer with a Master of Arts in Art + Design Education from RISD and a BFA in Illustration. I blend traditional and digital techniques to create playful, storytelling art for education, books, and brands. My practice spans teaching, editorial design, and interactive exhibitions, balancing creativity with sustainable design and community engagement. I collaborate with educators, NGOs, and brands to turn complex ideas into approachable visuals. From curriculum development to client-based illustration and exhibition planning, I enjoy building collaborative projects that empower learners and audiences around the world.…Hi, I’m Jocelyn Salim — a multi-disciplinary illustrator and designer with a Master of Arts in Art + Design Education from RISD and a BFA in Illustration. I blend traditional and digital techniques to create playful, storytelling art for education, books, and brands. My practice spans teaching, editorial design, and interactive exhibitions, balancing creativity with sustainable design and community engagement. I collaborate with educators, NGOs, and brands to turn complex ideas into approachable visuals. From curriculum development to client-based illustration and exhibition planning, I enjoy building collaborative projects that empower learners and audiences around the world.

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Hi, I’m Jocelyn Salim — a multi-disciplinary illustrator and designer with a Master of Arts in Art + Design Education from RISD and a BFA in Illustration. I blend traditional and digital techniques to create playful, storytelling art for education, books, and brands. My practice spans teaching, editorial design, and interactive exhibitions, balancing creativity with sustainable design and community engagement.

I collaborate with educators, NGOs, and brands to turn complex ideas into approachable visuals. From curriculum development to client-based illustration and exhibition planning, I enjoy building collaborative projects that empower learners and audiences around the world.

Skills

Experience Level

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Editorial Illustration

Expert

Stop Motion Animation

Expert

Language

English

Fluent

Indonesian

Intermediate

Work Experience

Freelance Illustrator and Small Business Owner at Self-employed

January 1, 2020 - Present

Worked with clients to create illustrations for personal and commercial projects such as custom artworks, picture books, and digital comics. Produced merchandise from original art and showcased work at local and international art markets. Selected Clients: Mesh Minds, Advisors Alliance Group, Odyssey Advisory, Wunderfauks.

Art Masterclass Teacher at Lorna Whiston Preschool, Singapore

January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2025

Developed art curricula for preschool students aged 3 to 6, emphasizing creative exploration and foundational skills. Delivered lessons across all preschool branches and facilitated interactive art events involving families.

Youth Programme Coordinator at Creature Conserve

January 1, 2024 - Present

Collaborated with Creature Conserve director to develop and lead art-science workshops for youth (pre-K to college), and craft adaptable lesson plans for young learners worldwide.

Teaching Artist at Mini Makerz Art Studio

January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2024

Graduate Assistant at a local visual arts programme. Designed, planned, assisted, and led free art classes for children aged 4 to 7 and their families in the greater Providence area.

Design Intern at Kokrobitey Institute

January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2023

Contributed to a non-profit that focuses on sustainable design and education, including an independent creation of an illustrated book about water conservation. Collaborated with mentors and team members.

Illustration Department Representative at Rhode Island School of Design (RISD)

January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2023

Co-represendted the department to advocate for students’ educational experiences and facilitated communication between student body and faculty. Planned and organized department-wide events, including leading initiatives such as the annual Spring Fair.

Designer and Illustrator at Cornerstone Magazine

January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2023

Contributed artwork to online and print publications and designed page layouts for print articles using InDesign. Illustrated and designed cover images for three print issues.

Art Director, Editorial Illustrator at Brown Political Review

January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2021

Contributed illustrations for online and print articles. Collaborated with creative and art directors to provide feedback and guidance to illustrators, streamlining creative processes and ensuring timely delivery.

Design Internship at Jerry

January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2021

Created on-brand graphics for Jerry’s social media, contributing to a 40% increase in engagement on Instagram. Supported additional digital design projects for the website and advertising campaigns.

Design Internship at Wunderfauks

January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2021

Worked with the digital marketing design team to develop and execute visual assets for multiple clients, including illustration, photography, and digital editing.

Education

Master of Arts in Art + Design Education at Rhode Island School of Design

January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2024

Bachelor of Fine Arts (Conferred with Honors), Illustration, Concentration in Nature, Culture, and Sustainability Studies (NCSS) at Rhode Island School of Design

January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2023

Credential of Readiness (CORe) at Harvard Business School Online

January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2020

DesignSingapore Scholarship at DesignSingapore Council

January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2023