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I'm Tayla Botha, a creative designer and illustrator based in Gqeberha, South Africa. I turn ideas into visuals across illustration, graphic design, UI, and storytelling, balancing artistic vision with practical execution. With a Cum Laude Bachelor's in Visual Arts and four years of international work experience in South Korea, I thrive on meaningful design, thoughtful communication, and continual growth.…I'm Tayla Botha, a creative designer and illustrator based in Gqeberha, South Africa. I turn ideas into visuals across illustration, graphic design, UI, and storytelling, balancing artistic vision with practical execution. With a Cum Laude Bachelor's in Visual Arts and four years of international work experience in South Korea, I thrive on meaningful design, thoughtful communication, and continual growth.

Tayla Botha

Illustrator, Designer, Graphic Designer, +3

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I'm Tayla Botha, a creative designer and illustrator based in Gqeberha, South Africa. I turn ideas into visuals across illustration, graphic design, UI, and storytelling, balancing artistic vision with practical execution. With a Cum Laude Bachelor's in Visual Arts and four years of international work experience in South Korea, I thrive on meaningful design, thoughtful communication, and continual growth.…I'm Tayla Botha, a creative designer and illustrator based in Gqeberha, South Africa. I turn ideas into visuals across illustration, graphic design, UI, and storytelling, balancing artistic vision with practical execution. With a Cum Laude Bachelor's in Visual Arts and four years of international work experience in South Korea, I thrive on meaningful design, thoughtful communication, and continual growth.

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I’m Tayla Botha, a creative designer and illustrator based in Gqeberha, South Africa. I turn ideas into visuals across illustration, graphic design, UI, and storytelling, balancing artistic vision with practical execution.

With a Cum Laude Bachelor’s in Visual Arts and four years of international work experience in South Korea, I thrive on meaningful design, thoughtful communication, and continual growth.

Skills

Experience Level

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Editorial Illustration

Expert

Language

English

Fluent

Korean

Intermediate

Work Experience

Web Designer / e-commerce Manager at Action Cycles

September 1, 2025 - Present

Designed branding and supported digital and creative marketing, web design, and visual assets for the brand.

English Teacher at Gwangju Metropolitan Office of Education

August 1, 2021 - August 1, 2025

Developed strong skills in communication, leadership, and classroom management; managed diverse learning environments and adapted teaching styles to student needs; strengthened independence, problem-solving, and time management in a new cultural and professional context.

Freelance Artist & Designer at Self-Employed

February 1, 2020 - July 1, 2021

Built and ran an online store independently during COVID; produced freelance illustration and design commissions; gained experience in social media engagement, digital marketing, and understanding platform algorithms; managed all aspects of an online business.

English Second Language Tutor at MPC Connect

January 1, 2019 - November 1, 2019

Built confidence in online teaching and digital classroom management; developed communication skills; multitasked effectively while managing student engagement in a virtual environment.

Waitress at Bocadillos on First

January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2019

Gained foundational experience in customer service, working under pressure; built resilience and teamwork.

English Language Tutor at MPC Connect

January 1, 2019 - November 1, 2019

Online ESL tutor; built confidence in online teaching and digital classroom management; adapted methods to individual student needs and multitasked to manage student engagement in virtual environment.