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Hi, I’m Olivia Meyer, an illustrator with experience in book illustration, character design, and storytelling. I’m skilled in digital painting, visual development, and adapting styles for children’s publishing to create engaging, age-appropriate artwork that brings stories to life.
I collaborate closely with authors and editors to ensure illustrations align with narrative content and enhance reader engagement. My freelance and project work includes DreamBigBooks.org and Mo Studio, where I developed diverse visual styles and cohesive aesthetics across teams to strengthen storytelling.
Experience Level
Language
English
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Intermediate
Work Experience
Illustrator at DreamBigBooks.org
June 1, 2024 - September 25, 2025Developed and illustrated artwork for real-life figures, enhancing storytelling through diverse and dynamic visual styles. Adapted artistic styles to suit various themes and scenes, contributing to each book’s unique visual identity and appeal. Communicated closely with authors and editors to ensure illustrations aligned with narrative content and enhanced reader engagement.
Freelance Illustrator at Self-Employed
January 1, 2017 - PresentCollaborated with clients to develop visual concepts and character designs, delivering polished artwork under deadlines while maintaining high quality. Built an online brand and portfolio to reach new audiences and publishers, earning repeat commissions and positive client feedback.
Concept Artist at Mo Studio
December 1, 2024 - September 25, 2025Designed and conceptualized characters and visual assets for independent animation projects with children’s story elements. Collaborated with a team of 10+ artists to develop cohesive visual styles and strengthen storytelling through illustration. Illustrated expressive characters that captured personality traits and supported narrative arcs.
Teaching Assistant at University of Houston
December 1, 2024 - September 25, 2025Graded written assignments and UX projects for over 150 students each semester. Responded to 100% of student inquiries along with the professor and other assistants. Collaborated with the professor to ensure attendance and retention of class material.
Illustrator at DreamBigBooks.org
June 1, 2024 - September 25, 2025Developed and illustrated artwork for real-life figures, enhancing storytelling through diverse and dynamic visual styles. Adapted artistic styles to suit various themes and scenes, contributing to each book’s unique visual identity and appeal. Communicated closely with authors and editors, ensuring illustrations aligned with narrative content and enhanced overall reader engagement.
Freelance Illustrator at Self-Employed
January 1, 2017 - PresentCollaborated with clients to develop visual concepts and character designs, delivering polished artwork under deadlines while maintaining high quality. Built an online brand and portfolio to reach new audiences and publishers, resulting in repeat commissions and positive client feedback.
Concept Artist at Mo Studio
December 1, 2024 - September 25, 2025Designed and conceptualized characters and visual assets for independent animation projects with children’s story elements. Collaborated with a team of 10+ artists to develop cohesive visual styles and strengthen storytelling through illustration. Illustrated expressive characters that captured personality traits and supported narrative arcs.
Teaching Assistant at University of Houston
December 1, 2024 - September 25, 2025Graded written assignments and UX projects for over 150 students each semester. Responded to 100% of student inquiries along with the professor and other assistants. Collaborated with the professor to ensure attendance and retention of class material.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Technology Leadership & Innovation Management at University of Houston, Cullen College of Engineering
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2024Bachelor of Science in Technology Leadership & Innovation Management (Minor: Motion Media) at University of Houston, Cullen College of Engineering
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2024Qualifications
FEMA Courses
January 11, 2030 - September 25, 2025Innovation Engineering (Blue Belt)
January 11, 2030 - September 25, 2025FEMA Courses
January 11, 2030 - September 25, 2025Innovation Engineering (Blue Belt)
January 11, 2030 - September 25, 2025Industry Experience
Media & Entertainment, Education, Other, Non-Profit Organization, Professional Services, Software & Internet
Experience Level
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