I’m a third-year Illustration with Animation student at Manchester Metropolitan University, developing creative and narrative-driven artwork across both traditional and digital media. I enjoy creating children’s illustration, surface pattern design, and textile repeat patterns, and have a strong interest in producing artwork for clients, preparing print-ready layouts. My recent work includes interning at CLP Designs in Liverpool and developing a 32-page children’s book, When Soma Turns Silver, where I wrote the story, designed the characters, and illustrated the full narrative. I’ve created repeat-pattern illustrations for wallpaper exhibitions and contributed three double-page illustrations for the CBNN Northern Book Prize, reflecting my commercially focused, versatile approach to illustration.

Kiera Riley

I’m a third-year Illustration with Animation student at Manchester Metropolitan University, developing creative and narrative-driven artwork across both traditional and digital media. I enjoy creating children’s illustration, surface pattern design, and textile repeat patterns, and have a strong interest in producing artwork for clients, preparing print-ready layouts. My recent work includes interning at CLP Designs in Liverpool and developing a 32-page children’s book, When Soma Turns Silver, where I wrote the story, designed the characters, and illustrated the full narrative. I’ve created repeat-pattern illustrations for wallpaper exhibitions and contributed three double-page illustrations for the CBNN Northern Book Prize, reflecting my commercially focused, versatile approach to illustration.

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I’m a third-year Illustration with Animation student at Manchester Metropolitan University, developing creative and narrative-driven artwork across both traditional and digital media. I enjoy creating children’s illustration, surface pattern design, and textile repeat patterns, and have a strong interest in producing artwork for clients, preparing print-ready layouts.

My recent work includes interning at CLP Designs in Liverpool and developing a 32-page children’s book, When Soma Turns Silver, where I wrote the story, designed the characters, and illustrated the full narrative. I’ve created repeat-pattern illustrations for wallpaper exhibitions and contributed three double-page illustrations for the CBNN Northern Book Prize, reflecting my commercially focused, versatile approach to illustration.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Illustration & Surface Pattern Intern at CLP Designs
June 1, 2025 - September 1, 2025
Created illustrations for commercial prints and arranged them into detailed, cohesive repeat patterns; gained insight into the creative industry and product development, with some designs submitted to production of Christmas baubles; discovered a passion for repeat pattern design, on the versatile application of illustration; developed hands-on experience in surface pattern designs and textile repeat creation.

Education

A Levels at St Mary’s College
September 1, 2021 - June 1, 2023
BA (Hons) Illustration with Animation at Manchester Metropolitan University
September 1, 2023 - June 1, 2026

Qualifications

A Levels (Art, Graphics, English Literature)
September 1, 2021 - June 1, 2023
BA (Hons) Illustration with Animation
September 1, 2023 - June 1, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services