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I’m an illustrator and graphic designer working across pen-and-ink, digital illustration, and animation, with a focus on character-driven storytelling. Influenced by a background in the performing arts and years spent among museums, historical architecture, and narrative media, my work emphasizes expressive gesture, movement, thoughtful composition, and atmosphere to build visual worlds that feel immersive and intentional. Across personal projects, commissions, and game development, I create inclusive, resonant visuals that draw viewers and players into captivating experiences.…I’m an illustrator and graphic designer working across pen-and-ink, digital illustration, and animation, with a focus on character-driven storytelling. Influenced by a background in the performing arts and years spent among museums, historical architecture, and narrative media, my work emphasizes expressive gesture, movement, thoughtful composition, and atmosphere to build visual worlds that feel immersive and intentional. Across personal projects, commissions, and game development, I create inclusive, resonant visuals that draw viewers and players into captivating experiences.

Maggie Brownstone

Graphic Designer, Illustrator, Designer, +3

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I’m an illustrator and graphic designer working across pen-and-ink, digital illustration, and animation, with a focus on character-driven storytelling. Influenced by a background in the performing arts and years spent among museums, historical architecture, and narrative media, my work emphasizes expressive gesture, movement, thoughtful composition, and atmosphere to build visual worlds that feel immersive and intentional. Across personal projects, commissions, and game development, I create inclusive, resonant visuals that draw viewers and players into captivating experiences.…I’m an illustrator and graphic designer working across pen-and-ink, digital illustration, and animation, with a focus on character-driven storytelling. Influenced by a background in the performing arts and years spent among museums, historical architecture, and narrative media, my work emphasizes expressive gesture, movement, thoughtful composition, and atmosphere to build visual worlds that feel immersive and intentional. Across personal projects, commissions, and game development, I create inclusive, resonant visuals that draw viewers and players into captivating experiences.

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I’m an illustrator and graphic designer working across pen-and-ink, digital illustration, and animation, with a focus on character-driven storytelling. Influenced by a background in the performing arts and years spent among museums, historical architecture, and narrative media, my work emphasizes expressive gesture, movement, thoughtful composition, and atmosphere to build visual worlds that feel immersive and intentional. Across personal projects, commissions, and game development, I create inclusive, resonant visuals that draw viewers and players into captivating experiences.

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Work Experience

Freelance Illustrator & Graphic Designer at Freelance

March 1, 2018 - Present

Various projects include logo design, book, album, and podcast cover art, merchandise design, and music and video editing.

Graphic Assistant at Hargreaves Jones Landscape Architecture DPC

September 1, 2019 - March 1, 2021

Designed and formatted all outgoing company digital media, including proposals, publications, award submissions, social media, photo and video editing; Maintained and added new content to company website, worked extensively with web development team to ensure seamless aesthetic and user-friendly experience

Storyboard Artist at Children Story Time

August 1, 2019 - February 1, 2020

Collaborated as frame-by-frame panel artist with Visual Development, Game Experience, and 3D Environment teams to create a polished and cohesive user experience for early childhood educational application designed to improve reading comprehension skills through storytelling and game experience

Graphic Designer & Administrative Coordinator at Ballet Academy East

March 1, 2017 - July 1, 2019

Directed all print and digital media initiatives for a prestigious New York institution, including website content and maintenance, photography, video, and music editing; Designed and standardized student-facing materials, creating comprehensive handbooks and syllabi to improve program clarity and visual cohesion; Designed school apparel and merchandise while overseeing retail management and brand consistency; Served as Administrative Coordinator overseeing student registration, client communications, and all aspects of pre-professional programming, including auditions, rehearsals, productions, and fundraising events; Implemented and streamlined internal procedures to improve operational efficiency and client experience

Nutcracker Project Manager at Brooklyn Ballet

October 1, 2016 - December 1, 2016

Seasonal role coordinating and executing all communication between advisory board and staff; updating financials and press information, creating Front of House graphics; running box office, and otherwise assisting backstage with students and professional dancers

Conservatory Manager & Artistic Staff at Colorado Conservatory of Dance

April 1, 2015 - October 1, 2016

Full-time conservatory manager and ballet instructor for 501(c)(3) non-profit organization; Brought conservatory cash flow from deficit to surplus for the first time since the organization opened; Oversaw all student registration, billing, and scheduling, managed client contact (from families to artists in residence), managed accounts and budget planning using QuickBooks, and ran Front of House for all productions and events; Coordinated wide-ranging essential studio duties including school apparel & costuming design, prop design and construction, and website updates; Taught 15 hours of ballet per week on average (beginning to advanced levels with pointe work, ranging from ages 7 – 65)

Office Manager, Assistant Artistic Director, Instructor at Wayne Ballet & Center for Dance Arts

August 1, 2010 - March 1, 2015

Evolved from internship to full-time role responsible for daily operations, including registration, scheduling, invoicing (accounts receivable), ordering, marketing collateral, website design, teaching classes, production casting, directing rehearsals, stage managing, and managing daily client contact