Self-motivated and versatile illustrator and designer with 6+ years of experience working with a variety of clients in the surface design industry. Known for excellent time management, organizational, and communication skills, along with a strong eye for detail, color, and composition. Works across stationery, pattern design, illustration, custom typography, and packaging—bringing concept-to-production execution and trend research into seasonal and everyday product lines, as well as freelance projects spanning greeting cards, home decor, textiles, picture books, and murals.

Natalie Briscoe

Self-motivated and versatile illustrator and designer with 6+ years of experience working with a variety of clients in the surface design industry. Known for excellent time management, organizational, and communication skills, along with a strong eye for detail, color, and composition. Works across stationery, pattern design, illustration, custom typography, and packaging—bringing concept-to-production execution and trend research into seasonal and everyday product lines, as well as freelance projects spanning greeting cards, home decor, textiles, picture books, and murals.

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Self-motivated and versatile illustrator and designer with 6+ years of experience working with a variety of clients in the surface design industry. Known for excellent time management, organizational, and communication skills, along with a strong eye for detail, color, and composition.

Works across stationery, pattern design, illustration, custom typography, and packaging—bringing concept-to-production execution and trend research into seasonal and everyday product lines, as well as freelance projects spanning greeting cards, home decor, textiles, picture books, and murals.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Graphic Designer at The Clever Factory
November 1, 2025 - Present
Designs and develops stationery products from concept to production. Executes product mock-up designs, prepares print-ready files, and ensures projects meet expectations and due dates. Conducts trend research and creates designs for seasonal and everyday product lines. Provides 2D illustrations, custom typography, and pattern creation to support product development.
Designer at The Clever Factory
October 1, 2025 - Present
Designs and develops stationery products from concept to production. Executes product mock-up designs, prepares print-ready files and ensures projects meet expectations and due dates. Conducts trend research to plan and execute designs for seasonal and everyday product lines. Provides 2D illustrations, custom typography and pattern creation to support projects.
Children’s Book Illustration Adjunct Professor at Middle Tennessee State University
August 1, 2024 - May 1, 2026
Taught Children’s Book Illustration and Introduction to Illustration. Courses incorporated both analog and digital media, covering illustration skills and basic business practices for a creative career.
Illustration Adjunct Professor at Middle Tennessee State University
August 1, 2024 - Present
Currently teaches Children’s Book Illustration and Introduction to Illustration courses. The classes incorporate both analog and digital media, rendering skills and basic business practices for a creative career.
Adjunct Professor, Illustration at Middle Tennessee State University
August 1, 2024 - Present
Currently teaches Children’s Book Illustration and Introduction to Illustration courses. The classes incorporate both analog and digital media, rendering skills and basic business practices for a creative career. Illustrated and authored an original picture book, titled Musical ABC, published with Sunbird Books. Collaborated with Scholastic UK and the Royal Horticultural Society to illustrate five children’s activity books. Created on a fabric line with Windham Fabrics.
Freelance Designer and Illustrator
January 1, 2020 - Present
Illustrates commercial projects including greeting cards, desk accessories, fabric, home décor, picture books, packaging, gift wrap, and murals. Designed a series of greeting cards with Dayspring and a fabric line with Windham Fabrics. Illustrated and authored an original picture book, Musical ABC (Sunbird Books). Collaborated with Scholastic UK and the Royal Horticultural Society to illustrate five activity books. Clients include Hallmark, American Greetings, World Market, Hobby Lobby, Scholastic UK, Mudpuppy, Modern Sprout, FIKA, WHSmith, Dayspring, Design House Greeting, Sellers Publishing, Cider Mill Press, and Sunbird Books.
Freelance Designer and Illustrator at Self-employed
January 1, 2020 - Present
Illustrated commercial projects including but not limited to children’s apparel, fabric, home decor, picture books, greeting cards, packaging, gift wrap and murals. Created an original fabric line with Windham Fabrics. Illustrated and authored an original picture book, titled Musical ABC, published with Sunbird Books. Collaborated with Scholastic UK and the Royal Horticultural Society to illustrate five children’s activity books. Select clients include: Hallmark, American Greetings, World Market, Hobby Lobby, Scholastic UK, Mudpuppy, Modern Sprout, Sunny + Mama, FIKA, WHSmith, Sourcebooks, Dayspring, Design House Greeting, Sellers Publishing, Cider Mill Press, and Sunbird Books.
Graphic Design Internship at Perky Brothers LLC
January 1, 2020 - Present
Designed and illustrated projects involving packaging, promotion, social media and web design. Worked with a variety of branding systems and design styles.
Graphic Design Intern at Perky Brothers LLC.
May 1, 2019 - August 1, 2019
Designed and illustrated projects involving packaging, promotion, social media, and web design. Worked with a variety of branding systems and design styles and presented the President’s Award for highest GPA in the graduating class.
Graphic Design Internship at Perky Brothers LLC
May 1, 2019 - August 31, 2019
Designed and illustrated projects involving packaging, promotion, social media, and web design. Worked with a variety of branding systems and design styles. Presented President’s Award for highest GPA in the graduating class.
Graphic Design Intern at Perky Brothers LLC
May 1, 2019 - August 1, 2019
Designed and illustrated projects involving packaging, promotion, social media and web design. Worked with a variety of branding systems and design styles.

Education

BFA, Graphic Design at Watkins College of Art
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2020
BFA, Graphic Design at Watkins College of Art
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2020
BFA, Graphic Design at Watkins College of Art
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2020
BFA, Graphic Design at Watkins College of Art
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2020

Qualifications

Graphis New Talent Award (Gold & Silver) for Illustration
January 1, 2020 - February 17, 2026
Light Grey Art Lab: Senior Show 2020
January 1, 2020 - February 17, 2026
AAF District and National Student ADDY Awards
January 11, 2030 - February 17, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Consumer Goods, Education, Professional Services, Retail, Other