I’m a design and child psychology graduate with 5+ years of experience in visual storytelling, curriculum design, content creation, product design, illustration, graphic design, toy and game design, communications, and media. I love turning ideas into engaging visuals that spark curiosity and learning. I’m eager to bring my passion for creative problem solving, attention to detail, and collaborative approach to a design-focused organization, helping teams build cohesive brands and meaningful experiences for kids and families.…

Shumita Littlefield

I’m a design and child psychology graduate with 5+ years of experience in visual storytelling, curriculum design, content creation, product design, illustration, graphic design, toy and game design, communications, and media. I love turning ideas into engaging visuals that spark curiosity and learning. I’m eager to bring my passion for creative problem solving, attention to detail, and collaborative approach to a design-focused organization, helping teams build cohesive brands and meaningful experiences for kids and families.…

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I’m a design and child psychology graduate with 5+ years of experience in visual storytelling, curriculum design, content creation, product design, illustration, graphic design, toy and game design, communications, and media. I love turning ideas into engaging visuals that spark curiosity and learning.

I’m eager to bring my passion for creative problem solving, attention to detail, and collaborative approach to a design-focused organization, helping teams build cohesive brands and meaningful experiences for kids and families.

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Skills

Experience Level

Procreate
Expert
Adobe Illustrator
Expert
Adobe InDesign
Expert
HTML5
Intermediate
CSS
Intermediate
Microsoft Office
Intermediate
Figma
Intermediate
Adobe Photoshop
Intermediate

Work Experience

Lead Graphic Designer and Illustrator at Idori
February 1, 2021 - Present
Led design and branding efforts, from logo creation to comprehensive guidelines, for a company inspiring children aged 3 to 8 to embrace environmental stewardship through books, toys, and games. Illustrated and designed three vibrant picture books, crafting unique characters and immersive settings to enrich storytelling. Executed end-to-end design processes using Adobe Illustrator and Procreate for visually cohesive results. Formatted all page files to prepare for book printing. Shaped the brand's visual identity by designing website assets, themed merchandise, marketing materials, and toy patterns. Produced engaging 2D graphical elements for three interactive web games.
Undergraduate Design Assistant at Boston University Child Cognition Lab
November 1, 2022 - May 1, 2024
Designed high-quality illustrations for 3rd-grade curriculum materials, impacting over 230 students. Transcribed over fifty hours of classroom audio for National Science Foundation-funded research projects, keeping information organized for the team. Developed posters and slide decks to expand study participant pools.
Keyholder/Associate Store Manager at Henry Bear’s Park
September 1, 2024 - Present
Assisted clients with tailored product recommendations aligned with children’s ages and interests. Improved store aesthetics through strategic merchandising and efficient restocking. Delivered exceptional customer service, fostering a warm and inviting atmosphere.
Associate Store Manager at Build-A-Bear Workshop
August 1, 2020 - August 1, 2022
Delivered exceptional customer service, creating memorable experiences for children. Operated store systems, including the stuffer and cash register.

Education

Bachelor of Arts in Visual Arts & Psychology at Boston University
January 11, 2030 - April 16, 2026
Certificate in Digital Media at Massachusetts College of Art & Design
January 11, 2030 - April 16, 2026

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Education, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services
    paper Idori LLC

    Idori LLC is a startup company with a mission to inspire curiosity, imagination, and empathy for our beautiful planet. With picture books, plush toys, and other educational resources, children can enjoy a unique story while learning sustainable behavior along the way. As Lead Designer and Illustrator, I led and developed all the startup’s visual identity and branding from concept to final production. This included the creation of their logo, marketing emails, website, and interactive digital games. Currently, the founder of Idori and I are working with designers from Bears for Humanity to create a plush prototype.

    The major component of my work was the illustration and development of three complete picture books, each exploring a different aspect of sustainability. My work included all visual components of the books, including cover design, text placement, and typography decisions.

    paper Evolving Minds Project

    The Evolving Minds Project (EM) was created by Dr. Deborah Kelemen at the Boston University Child Cognition Lab. EM is focused on teaching third grade children across the United States about evolution, speciation, and natural selection in animal populations. My work on EM was sponsored by the Boston University Center for Innovations in Social Sciences.

    From 2022 — 2024, I worked on updating and creating new lesson illustrations, along with posters, brochures, flyers, and slide decks. These materials are now being used in student workbooks and classroom handouts for the Evolving Minds Curriculum, designed to make complex scientific concepts more engaging.

    My main project involved creating a pair of illustrations that demonstrated the evolutionary change in populations of various animals, including cane toads, guppies, and okapis. These visuals help students to understand how traits develop over time in response to environmental pressures.