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I am a highly proficient Master's graduate with excellent grades and significant work experience, looking to foster a career in book design and illustration. I have strong educational background combined with skills in book design, illustration, typography, and communication. My passion lies in creating high-quality visuals and meaningful storytelling through my work. In my current role, I support every step of the publishing process, from acquisition to production, including commissioning authors, developmental editing, typesetting, cover design, illustrating, and marketing visuals. I have experience producing high-quality illustrations for literary magazines and was shortlisted for the Creative Futures Writers’ Award in 2024. I am now seeking freelance work in design and illustration to further grow my creative career.…I am a highly proficient Master's graduate with excellent grades and significant work experience, looking to foster a career in book design and illustration. I have strong educational background combined with skills in book design, illustration, typography, and communication. My passion lies in creating high-quality visuals and meaningful storytelling through my work. In my current role, I support every step of the publishing process, from acquisition to production, including commissioning authors, developmental editing, typesetting, cover design, illustrating, and marketing visuals. I have experience producing high-quality illustrations for literary magazines and was shortlisted for the Creative Futures Writers’ Award in 2024. I am now seeking freelance work in design and illustration to further grow my creative career.

Abbie Leeson

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I am a highly proficient Master's graduate with excellent grades and significant work experience, looking to foster a career in book design and illustration. I have strong educational background combined with skills in book design, illustration, typography, and communication. My passion lies in creating high-quality visuals and meaningful storytelling through my work. In my current role, I support every step of the publishing process, from acquisition to production, including commissioning authors, developmental editing, typesetting, cover design, illustrating, and marketing visuals. I have experience producing high-quality illustrations for literary magazines and was shortlisted for the Creative Futures Writers’ Award in 2024. I am now seeking freelance work in design and illustration to further grow my creative career.…I am a highly proficient Master's graduate with excellent grades and significant work experience, looking to foster a career in book design and illustration. I have strong educational background combined with skills in book design, illustration, typography, and communication. My passion lies in creating high-quality visuals and meaningful storytelling through my work. In my current role, I support every step of the publishing process, from acquisition to production, including commissioning authors, developmental editing, typesetting, cover design, illustrating, and marketing visuals. I have experience producing high-quality illustrations for literary magazines and was shortlisted for the Creative Futures Writers’ Award in 2024. I am now seeking freelance work in design and illustration to further grow my creative career.

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I am a highly proficient Master’s graduate with excellent grades and significant work experience, looking to foster a career in book design and illustration. I have strong educational background combined with skills in book design, illustration, typography, and communication. My passion lies in creating high-quality visuals and meaningful storytelling through my work.

In my current role, I support every step of the publishing process, from acquisition to production, including commissioning authors, developmental editing, typesetting, cover design, illustrating, and marketing visuals. I have experience producing high-quality illustrations for literary magazines and was shortlisted for the Creative Futures Writers’ Award in 2024. I am now seeking freelance work in design and illustration to further grow my creative career.

Language

English

Fluent

Work Experience

Artistic Director & Lead Designer, Anthology Illustrator at The Tenth Magpie: Independent Press

January 1, 2024 - Present

Responsible for all design and illustration aspects for The Tenth Magpie Independent Press since 2024, producing high-quality printed publications and covers. Lead designer and illustrator for published anthologies, supporting projects from commissioning to publication.

Feature Writer and Illustrator at LeftLion Magazine

December 31, 2024 - August 10, 2025

Produced regular feature articles and art pieces including reviews, portraits, interviews, and thought pieces from 2020 to 2024. Illustrated and designed visuals supporting the magazine’s editorial content.

Magazine Illustrator at Twisted Roots

January 1, 2024 - Present

Sole illustrator and designer for UK literary magazine Twisted Roots since 2024. Created detailed, high-quality visuals to accompany various written narratives.

Published Author & Illustrator at Independent

January 1, 2019 - Present

Wrote and illustrated debut poetry collection 'Overload,' released in 2025 as a hardback, limited edition print. Commissioned and designed anthology of student poetry to raise funds for UK mental health charity Mind in 2019.