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I’m a creative and detail-oriented Graphic Designer and Illustrator with over three years of professional experience in fast-paced marketing and advertising environments. My passions include children’s literature, publishing, and education, and I am deeply committed to creating more diverse, inclusive, and high-quality books for children. I thrive both independently and collaboratively, adapt quickly to new technologies, and design with a strong awareness of current publishing trends while maintaining a distinctive creative flair. I am authorised for UK Graduate Visa. No sponsorship required.…I’m a creative and detail-oriented Graphic Designer and Illustrator with over three years of professional experience in fast-paced marketing and advertising environments. My passions include children’s literature, publishing, and education, and I am deeply committed to creating more diverse, inclusive, and high-quality books for children. I thrive both independently and collaboratively, adapt quickly to new technologies, and design with a strong awareness of current publishing trends while maintaining a distinctive creative flair. I am authorised for UK Graduate Visa. No sponsorship required.

Sharon Leman

Graphic Designer, Illustrator, Book Illustrator, +2

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I’m a creative and detail-oriented Graphic Designer and Illustrator with over three years of professional experience in fast-paced marketing and advertising environments. My passions include children’s literature, publishing, and education, and I am deeply committed to creating more diverse, inclusive, and high-quality books for children. I thrive both independently and collaboratively, adapt quickly to new technologies, and design with a strong awareness of current publishing trends while maintaining a distinctive creative flair. I am authorised for UK Graduate Visa. No sponsorship required.…I’m a creative and detail-oriented Graphic Designer and Illustrator with over three years of professional experience in fast-paced marketing and advertising environments. My passions include children’s literature, publishing, and education, and I am deeply committed to creating more diverse, inclusive, and high-quality books for children. I thrive both independently and collaboratively, adapt quickly to new technologies, and design with a strong awareness of current publishing trends while maintaining a distinctive creative flair. I am authorised for UK Graduate Visa. No sponsorship required.

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I’m a creative and detail-oriented Graphic Designer and Illustrator with over three years of professional experience in fast-paced marketing and advertising environments. My passions include children’s literature, publishing, and education, and I am deeply committed to creating more diverse, inclusive, and high-quality books for children.

I thrive both independently and collaboratively, adapt quickly to new technologies, and design with a strong awareness of current publishing trends while maintaining a distinctive creative flair. I am authorised for UK Graduate Visa. No sponsorship required.

Skills

Experience Level

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Editorial Illustration

Expert

Expert

Expert

Intermediate

Intermediate

Intermediate

Intermediate

Intermediate

Intermediate

Intermediate

Intermediate

Intermediate

Language

English

Fluent

Indonesian

Fluent

Work Experience

Graphic Design Specialist at GoWork

July 31, 2024 - July 28, 2025

Collaborated with senior designers and art directors while supervising junior graphic designers to create designs aligned with the brand guidelines of a leading coworking space in Indonesia. Produced over 100 digital and print assets monthly including campaign materials and mockups. Supported copywriting, motion graphics, and branded illustration for marketing, events, and partnerships. Contributed to content planning and performance analysis leading to a 90% increase in followers and over one million views on a high-impact campaign with minimal ad spend.

Jr. Graphic Designer at Flock Advertising Agency (Future Creative Network)

January 31, 2023 - July 28, 2025

Created visual content such as illustrations, layouts, and animations for campaigns of leading Indonesian brands in banking, FMCG, and digital travel sectors. Interpreted complex client briefs into creative concepts. Collaborated with cross-functional teams to deliver cohesive campaign materials across multiple formats including print, digital, and broadcast. Developed storyboards for TV commercial pitches leading to freelance rehire as a storyboard artist.

Freelance Illustrator & Animator at Remote

December 31, 2022 - July 28, 2025

Delivered professional illustration and animation services across various sectors including government, non-profit, and corporate clients. Clients included the Indonesian Ministry of Education, Bain & Company, Gojek, and others. Pitched design solutions and collaborated with studio partners for project-based roles.

Librarian Assistant Intern at Centre for Literacy in Primary Education (CLPE)

June 30, 2025 - July 28, 2025

Assisted in streamlining catalogue workflows by organizing a comprehensive spreadsheet to track print status and circulation of titles. Curated and processed new titles ensuring quality and content standards. Managed updates and reshelving of the physical and online library catalogue. Gained understanding of current children's publishing trends.

Librarian Assistant Intern at Centre for Literacy in Primary Education (CLPE)

February 1, 2023 - July 1, 2024

Conducted research on new and trending picture books, middle grade, and YA titles to inform CLPE training programmes with organisational partners; curated and evaluated new titles from publisher mailings and managed updates and re-shelving of the library catalogue; assisted visiting professionals and provided tailored recommendations.

Graphic Design & Illustrator at GoWork

February 1, 2023 - July 1, 2024

Produced 100+ digital and print assets monthly, including big campaign collateral, newsletters, and social media design. Initiatively supported copywriting, motion graphics, and illustration for events and external partnerships; worked under the direction of Senior Designer and Creative Director and supervised Junior Designer to align with GoWork’s premium brand identity.

Jr. Graphic Designer & Illustrator at Future Creative Network

August 1, 2022 - January 31, 2023

Created visual concepts for campaigns for leading Indonesian brands; collaborated with art director, commissioned illustrator, copywriter, and motion designer to deliver cohesive campaign materials across print, TV, broadcast, and digital formats.

Head of Design at Say Yes to Books (non-profit)

March 1, 2021 - April 30, 2022

Led branding and refreshed brand identity and company profile to strengthen organisational presence; achieved significant social media engagement growth through read-aloud videos, collaborative product launches, and regional literacy projects.

Sunday School Teacher at Indonesian Bethel Church (GBI)

June 1, 2023 - July 1, 2024

Guided and supported children's learning with Bible lessons, facilitated activities, managed class registration, and produced original illustrations and content for Bible lesson videos and presentations.