Hi, I’m Olivia Soloria. I’m a creative and organized illustrator and designer with a strong background in education and children’s media. I thrive on collaboration and learning new approaches, and I love turning ideas into engaging visuals that align with brand goals. I’m always exploring out-of-the-box concepts and enjoy working both independently and as part of a team. My practice spans illustration, graphic design, and marketing graphics for web and print, with a focus on storytelling, color, and layout to connect with audiences and support educational initiatives.

Olivia Soloria

Hi, I’m Olivia Soloria. I’m a creative and organized illustrator and designer with a strong background in education and children’s media. I thrive on collaboration and learning new approaches, and I love turning ideas into engaging visuals that align with brand goals. I’m always exploring out-of-the-box concepts and enjoy working both independently and as part of a team. My practice spans illustration, graphic design, and marketing graphics for web and print, with a focus on storytelling, color, and layout to connect with audiences and support educational initiatives.

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Hi, I’m Olivia Soloria. I’m a creative and organized illustrator and designer with a strong background in education and children’s media. I thrive on collaboration and learning new approaches, and I love turning ideas into engaging visuals that align with brand goals. I’m always exploring out-of-the-box concepts and enjoy working both independently and as part of a team.

My practice spans illustration, graphic design, and marketing graphics for web and print, with a focus on storytelling, color, and layout to connect with audiences and support educational initiatives.

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Work Experience

Website Design & Marketing Graphics at Block Tite
January 1, 2026 - Present
Coordinate and collaborate with the Founder and Marketing Team to get direction and feedback for each project; Research clients & branding to ensure that projects are cohesive to their brand; Research current design & marketing trends to ensure the work is up to date; Create lively and engaging work that fits the project model and time-line
Illustration at Drawnv ersation, Cincinnati Art Museum
November 1, 2025 - November 1, 2025
Coordinate & collaborate with the Lead Illustrator to create visuals fitting of the event; Set-up & Tear-down of the display for the Live-Illustration session during the event; Communicate with attendees during the event showcasing the illustration
Graphic Design & Marketing at Dubois Bookstore
August 1, 2023 - November 1, 2025
Open/Close the store (Key-holder); Organize and takes notes for store inventory and sales; Run the register (including returns/exchanges, discounts, etc.); Interact with customers both in store and on the phone; Design marketing signage and promotions for web and print; Coordinate with Owners & Managers to create lively and relevant marketing designs to promote the store; Design and print Graduation Announcements; Communicate with product vendors regarding product imagery; Photograph and edit Product Images
Marketing & Social Media Graphics at 39 North Marketing
January 1, 2025 - April 1, 2025
Coordinate and collaborate with the Marketing Director to get direction and feedback for each project; Research clients & branding to ensure that projects are cohesive to their brand; Research current design & marketing trends to ensure the work is up to date; Create lively and engaging work that fits the project model and time-line
Graphic Design & Print Media at Drawnv ersation
November 1, 2022 - June 1, 2023
Coordinate and collaborate with the Manager/Visual Practitioner to get direction and feedback for each project; Research clients & branding to ensure that projects are cohesive to their brand; Research current design & marketing trends to ensure the work is up to date; Create lively and engaging work that fits the project model and time-line
Children’s Book Illustration (Multiple Freelance Projects) at Freelance / Self-Employed
August 1, 2020 - Present
Collaborate with the author to create concept sketches for each spread and narrative; Create color studies and storyboards for the concept designs; Paint the final illustrations for each page (24); Create invoices of work for client
Illustration at Drawnversation / Cincinnati Art Museum
November 1, 2025 - November 1, 2025
Coordinate & collaborate with the Lead Illustrator to create visuals fitting of the event. Set-up & Tear-down of the display for the Live-Illustration session during the event. Communicate with attendees during the event showcasing the illustration.
Graphic Design & Print Media at Drawnversation
November 1, 2022 - June 1, 2023
Coordinate and collaborate with the Manager/Visual Practitioner to get direction and feedback for each project. Research clients & branding to ensure that projects are cohesive to their brand. Research current design & marketing trends to ensure the work is up to date. Create lively and engaging work that fits the project model and time-line.
Children’s Book Illustration (Multiple Freelance Projects) at Freelance
August 1, 2020 - Present
Collaborate with the author to create concept sketches for each spread and narrative. Create color studies and storyboards for the concept designs. Paint the final illustrations for each page (24). Create invoices of work for client.

Education

Bachelor of Fine Arts in Illustration at Cleveland Institute of Art
January 11, 2030 - April 10, 2026
BFA in Illustration at Cleveland Institute of Art
January 11, 2030 - April 10, 2026

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

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