Howdy! My name is Layla and I am a soon-to-be graduate at the Fashion Institute of Technology, earning my BFA in illustration. I am looking to kickstart my career a little early as a freelance illustrator and have already amassed a decent collection of portfolio works, some of which can be seen on my profile. If you are interested in seeing more of my work or contacting me directly, check out my website at _Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_ Otherwise, I do regularly check for interactions here. Looking forward to working with ya!…

Layla Ganibegovic

Howdy! My name is Layla and I am a soon-to-be graduate at the Fashion Institute of Technology, earning my BFA in illustration. I am looking to kickstart my career a little early as a freelance illustrator and have already amassed a decent collection of portfolio works, some of which can be seen on my profile. If you are interested in seeing more of my work or contacting me directly, check out my website at _Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_ Otherwise, I do regularly check for interactions here. Looking forward to working with ya!…

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Howdy! My name is Layla and I am a soon-to-be graduate at the Fashion Institute of Technology, earning my BFA in illustration. I am looking to kickstart my career a little early as a freelance illustrator and have already amassed a decent collection of portfolio works, some of which can be seen on my profile. If you are interested in seeing more of my work or contacting me directly, check out my website at Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup Otherwise, I do regularly check for interactions here. Looking forward to working with ya!

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Cashier, Barista at Kung Fu Tea (Astoria Location)
July 3, 2024 - Present
Managed daily store operations, served customers, prepared drinks, and maintained a clean, welcoming environment. Handled opening/closing duties, cash register, and inventory tasks. Built rapport with customers and supported the team to ensure smooth service.
Cashier, Smoothie / Acai Bowl Maker at Play a Bowls (FIT Location)
August 1, 2023 - October 31, 2023
Provided fast, friendly customer service in a high-volume setting, prepared smoothies and acai bowls, and maintained kitchen cleanliness. Worked collaboratively with the team to ensure accuracy and efficiency during peak hours.
Artist, Vendor at FIT Artfest Spring/Winter Art Market
April 1, 2024 - April 1, 2024
Displayed and sold personal art, engaged with visitors, and managed transactions. Gained experience in small-batch production, display setup, and customer relations in a marketplace setting.
Intern/Student at The Saturday Program, The Cooper Union
October 1, 2021 - December 1, 2021
Helped curate an art portfolio for college applications, studied artist styles through lectures and in-person trips, and contributed to portfolio development.
Intern/Student at Youth Insights Program, The Whitney Museum
January 1, 2021 - June 1, 2021
Studied contemporary artists and worked under a curatorial mentor; created art projects intended for museum show (virtual due to COVID).

Education

Arts Endorsed Diploma at Frank Sinatra School of the Arts, Queens, NY
September 1, 2018 - June 1, 2022
BFA in Illustration at Fashion Institute of Technology
August 1, 2022 - May 1, 2026

Qualifications

Society of Illustrators Scholarship Award
January 1, 2025 - December 24, 2025
FIT Fall 2025 Illustration Showcase
September 1, 2025 - November 1, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Non-Profit Organization, Retail, Professional Services
    uniE621 Apocalyptic Swamp Concept
    Digital concept art of an apocalyptic swamp set in the Everglades. Made for an original story of mine. conceptart conceptartist digitalart digitalartist bookillustration bookillustrator digitalillustrator illustrator illustration…
    uniE621 Camouflage
    Digital illustration of a mermaid hiding amidst bushels of seaweed. Made for fun. fantasyillustration fantasyillustrator illustration fantasy mermaids mermaid siren bookillustration bookart bookillustrator…
    paper “Creature of Ruin” Part 1, a wordless graphic novel
    A slightly experimental project made for class, wherein I tried to combine the elements of both picture books and graphic novels to create a series of narrative illustrations, telling the story of an oil rigger in 1800s Scotland discovering and falling in love with a Selkie (a Welsh/Irish/Scottish mythical creature). The story is told without any text and only through images. bookillustration bookillustrator illustration digitalillustrator illustrator digitalillustration narrativeillustration fantasticalillustration fantasyillustration…
    uniE621 “City of Dundr” Concept
    An illustration of a setting for an original story of mine. Made digitally and for fun. conceptart conceptartist bookillustration bookillustrator illustrator digitalillustrator…
    uniE621 Summertime
    Original digital illustration made for fun. summer posterart conceptart conceptartist digitalartist digitalillustration digitalillustrator illustrator…
    uniE621 “Eight of Wands” Wild West Themed Tarot Card
    A Wild-West themed Tarot Card. The eight of wands suggests high energy, fast pace, chaos and change. Made for a class assignment. carddeck cardillustration illustrator posterillustration wildwest cowboys…
    uniE621 January 6th Editorial Illustration
    An editorial practice piece made for an article on the January 6th Capitol Attack. editorialillustration illustrator digitalillustrator editorial…
    uniE621 “Giovanni’s Room” Book Cover
    A cover concept for James Baldwin’s “Giovanni’s Room”, made for a class assignment. illustrator bookillustration bookcover bookcoverillustration digitalillustration…