I am a freelance illustrator and graphic designer specializing in cutesy anime aesthetics, chibi character design, and custom merchandise layout. Under my independent brand, MochaLeChat, I produce my own digital prints and transform original character concepts into physical merchandise - including custom vinyl stickers, pinback buttons, and art prints. ​My professional experience includes designing custom enamel pins for corporate client production, published wrap-around cover illustration, small-business branding logos, and digital channel assets. With a strong foundation in print-ready asset preparation (CMYK formatting, bleed edges, and vector cut lines), I am dedicated to delivering eye-catching, high-resolution visual work tailored to your client vision.

Emily Newman

I am a freelance illustrator and graphic designer specializing in cutesy anime aesthetics, chibi character design, and custom merchandise layout. Under my independent brand, MochaLeChat, I produce my own digital prints and transform original character concepts into physical merchandise - including custom vinyl stickers, pinback buttons, and art prints. ​My professional experience includes designing custom enamel pins for corporate client production, published wrap-around cover illustration, small-business branding logos, and digital channel assets. With a strong foundation in print-ready asset preparation (CMYK formatting, bleed edges, and vector cut lines), I am dedicated to delivering eye-catching, high-resolution visual work tailored to your client vision.

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I am a freelance illustrator and graphic designer specializing in cutesy anime aesthetics, chibi character design, and custom merchandise layout. Under my independent brand, MochaLeChat, I produce my own digital prints and transform original character concepts into physical merchandise - including custom vinyl stickers, pinback buttons, and art prints.
​My professional experience includes designing custom enamel pins for corporate client production, published wrap-around cover illustration, small-business branding logos, and digital channel assets. With a strong foundation in print-ready asset preparation (CMYK formatting, bleed edges, and vector cut lines), I am dedicated to delivering eye-catching, high-resolution visual work tailored to your client vision.

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Work Experience

Digital Illustration (Custom Artwork & Character Turnarounds) at MrGrasshopper YouTube Channel
January 1, 2025 - Present
Created custom digital artwork, character turnarounds, and promotional graphics for digital platforms. Delivered vibrant color palettes and cute aesthetic styles tailored for client and channel needs.
Personal Care Provider (Direct Support) at St Joseph’s MNPCA
April 1, 2024 - Present
Provided personal care for children with autism, including meal preparation, grooming and hygiene, supporting social activities, maintaining structure and routine, and assisting with behavior support.
Digital Illustration (Character Badges & Brand Identity Assets) at MochaLeChat
January 1, 2024 - Present
Created vibrant character badge designs with expressive facial art, custom typography, and bold line work. Prepared assets for both physical merch production (e.g., die-cut borders, high-contrast palettes) and digital profile use; also produced brand identity elements (e.g., logo design) for client-style projects.
Merchandise & Print Media Design (Physical Merch Production) at MochaLeChat
January 1, 2024 - Present
Designed physical merchandise that brings cute characters to life, with hands-on print layout and color-accuracy workflows. Produced print-ready files with proper bleed and high-resolution setup for stickers, acrylic charms, blind box packaging, stationery, and full wrap-around high-school yearbook cover layout (“Reaching for the Stars”).
Personal Care Provider (Direct Support) at Mommy’s Little Girl (Hutchinson MNPCA)
November 1, 2023 - April 1, 2024
Provided personal care for children with autism, including meal preparation, grooming and hygiene, support for social activities, maintaining structure and routine, and assisting with behavior support.
Apparel Associate at Walmart (Litchfield MN)
March 1, 2022 - October 1, 2025
Assisted customers with apparel needs, arranged and restocked apparel, monitored fitting rooms, and cleaned fitting rooms.
Cashier/Stocker at Family Fare (Litchfield MN)
December 1, 2021 - March 1, 2022
Assisted customers with the checkout process, stocked inventory, and updated pricing labels throughout the store.

Education

Bachelor of Graphic Design (In Progress) at Arizona State University
January 1, 2025 - August 11, 2026
Associate's Degree in Liberal Arts at Ridgewater Community College
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2025
Bachelor’s degree (pursuing) in Graphic Design at Arizona State University
January 11, 2030 - August 11, 2026
Associates degree – Liberal Arts at Ridgewater Community College
January 11, 2030 - August 11, 2026
High School Diploma at ACGC High School
January 11, 2030 - August 11, 2026

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Healthcare, Retail