I'm Laura Wächter, a freelance illustrator and designer with 10+ years of experience. I focus on creating high‑quality editorial, publishing, and advertising imagery for digital and print media, blending illustration, design, typography, and animation. I love leading art direction on large‑scale collaborations and work with international partners. _Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_…

Laura Wächter

I'm Laura Wächter, a freelance illustrator and designer with 10+ years of experience. I focus on creating high‑quality editorial, publishing, and advertising imagery for digital and print media, blending illustration, design, typography, and animation. I love leading art direction on large‑scale collaborations and work with international partners. _Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_…

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I’m Laura Wächter, a freelance illustrator and designer with 10+ years of experience. I focus on creating high‑quality editorial, publishing, and advertising imagery for digital and print media, blending illustration, design, typography, and animation. I love leading art direction on large‑scale collaborations and work with international partners.

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Skills

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Language

Spanish; Castilian
Fluent
English
Advanced

Work Experience

Freelance Illustrator & Designer at Self-employed
August 1, 2015 - Present
Creates high-quality illustrations and designs for editorial, publishing, and advertising across digital and print media; skilled in editorial design, typography, video editing, photography, and art direction for large-scale collaborations.
Adjunct Art Professor at University of Virginia, College at Wise
January 1, 2023 - Present
Instructs undergraduate students in core Illustration principles, conceptual development, and professional practices; provides mentorship to emerging creatives in a rural community.
Graphic Designer at Flaticon
August 1, 2018 - January 1, 2020
Designed high-quality, themed icon packs; developed visual metaphors and ensured clarity and consistency across a unified icon set.
Art Director at Freepik
January 1, 2018 - August 1, 2018
Managed, mentored, and approved the work of a graphic design team; fostered a high-performing environment with rigorous standards across product aspects.
Graphic Designer at Freepik
December 1, 2016 - January 1, 2018
Designed premium vector stock assets, including posters, flyers, cards, and templates across diverse styles to meet broad market needs.
Editorial & Graphic Designer at Barbara Fiore Editora
September 1, 2014 - June 1, 2015
Executed editorial design for illustrated books; managed project selections, translations, and graphic adaptations; performed complex illustration modifications for digital and print media.
Concept Artist at Granada Film Factory
June 1, 2008 - September 1, 2008
Designed characters, environments, and props for 3D animated films, establishing the visual foundation for production.

Education

Masters of Education at University of Granada, Granada, Spain
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2014
Bachelor of Fine Arts at University of Granada, Granada, Spain
January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2013
Advanced Vocational Certificate in Illustration at School of Arts, Granada, Spain
January 1, 2006 - January 1, 2009

Qualifications

First Prize in Illustration Category
January 1, 2009 - June 8, 2026
VI Iberoamerican Illustration Catalog — Shortlisted
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2015
World Illustration Awards 2020 — Professional Book Cover Category Winner
January 1, 2020 - June 8, 2026
World Illustration Awards 2016 — Shortlisted, Self-Initiated Projects Category
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2016
World Illustration Awards 2025 — Shortlisted, Editorial Category
January 1, 2025 - June 8, 2026
AOI International Illustration Annual No.20 2025 — Merit Winner
January 1, 2025 - January 1, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services, Software & Internet

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Experience Level