I am a creative and results-driven illustrator and designer. I excel at seamless cross-functional collaboration in virtual settings and craft emotionally resonant visuals that forge meaningful connections with audiences. I partner remotely with clients and publishers to translate narratives into immersive illustrations that elevate narratives and drive engagement.

Rachel Novel

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I am a creative and results-driven illustrator and designer. I excel at seamless cross-functional collaboration in virtual settings and craft emotionally resonant visuals that forge meaningful connections with audiences. I partner remotely with clients and publishers to translate narratives into immersive illustrations that elevate narratives and drive engagement.

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I am a creative and results-driven illustrator and designer. I excel at seamless cross-functional collaboration in virtual settings and craft emotionally resonant visuals that forge meaningful connections with audiences. I partner remotely with clients and publishers to translate narratives into immersive illustrations that elevate narratives and drive engagement.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Senior Illustrator at RCP Learning
July 1, 2018 - Present
Advanced course design as Senior Illustrator, crafting visually engaging and interactive courses in Articulate Storyline with complex triggers and multimedia elements to support narrative-driven learning. Remotely produced visually engaging character designs, backgrounds and storyboards tailored to client needs; used Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, Articulate Storyline and Rise to deliver results across varied industries. Designed visual assets that transformed complex training concepts into engaging, easy-to-understand learning content for a broad portfolio of satisfied clients with distinct needs. Collaborated in remote production workflows to deliver custom illustrations and graphics for product and educational videos on tight timelines; aligned creative excellence with efficient project delivery.
Contract Illustrator at Mascot Books
July 1, 2014 - Present
Remotely collaborated with authors and agents to illustrate books in diverse styles and tones, from young adult chapter books to fully illustrated children’s titles, adapting to varied creative visions and publishing workflows. Partnered with authors, editors, and publishing teams to craft emotionally resonant illustrations that elevated storytelling and supported author vision through iterative creative collaboration.
Graphic Artist at ClassB Inc.
July 1, 2018 - September 13, 2025
Created visual concepts, by hand and using computer software, that combine art and technology to communicate ideas for an advertising specialties company that produces a wide range of promotional items. Partnered closely with cross-functional teams and clients to develop custom illustrations that captured brand identity, fostering long-term relationships through responsive communication and creative problem-solving.
Artist/Illustrator at Root Inc.
April 1, 2015 - September 13, 2025
Applied advanced techniques in Photoshop and Illustrator to conceptualize and illustrate narrative-driven visual content for U.S. and international clients, adapting to diverse creative briefs and thematic goals. Co-developed visual storytelling assets in close partnership with strategy consultants and client teams, translating complex business transformations into emotionally engaging illustrations that clarified key messages and accelerated organizational understanding.
Senior Illustrator at RCP Learning
July 1, 2018 - Present
Advanced course design as Senior Illustrator, crafting visually engaging and interactive courses in Articulate Storyline with complex triggers and multimedia elements. Remotely produced character designs, backgrounds and storyboards tailored to client needs; used Illustrator, Photoshop, Storyline and Rise to deliver results across varied industries. Designed visual assets that transformed training concepts into engaging content for a broad portfolio of clients. Collaborated in remote production workflows to deliver custom illustrations and graphics for product and educational videos on tight timelines.
Graphic Artist at ClassB Inc.
July 1, 2018 - September 13, 2025
Created visual concepts, by hand and with computer software, to communicate ideas for an advertising specialties company. Partnered with cross-functional teams and clients to develop custom illustrations that captured brand identity, fostering long-term relationships through responsive communication and creative problem-solving.
Artist/Illustrator at Root Inc.
April 1, 2015 - September 13, 2025
Applied advanced techniques in Photoshop and Illustrator to conceptualize and illustrate narrative-driven visual content for U.S. and international clients, adapting to diverse creative briefs and thematic goals. Co-developed visual storytelling assets with strategy teams, translating complex transformations into emotionally engaging illustrations that clarified key messages and strengthened stakeholder connection.
Contract Illustrator at Mascot Books
July 1, 2014 - Present
Remotely collaborated with authors and agents to illustrate books in diverse styles and tones, adapting to varied creative visions and publishing workflows. Partnered with authors, editors, and publishing teams to craft emotionally resonant illustrations that elevated storytelling and engaged readers through iterative collaboration.
Instructional Designer (Contract) at Intellectability
October 1, 2025 - April 1, 2026
Built and delivered packaged eLearning files authored with Articulate Storyline; packaged SCORM files for LMS delivery and performed QA to ensure functionality and multimedia sync. Retrofitted courses to WCAG AA accessibility standards and advised on accessibility best practices for new development.
Graphic Artist at ClassB Inc.
April 1, 2015 - July 1, 2018
Created visual concepts, by hand and using computer software, that combine art and technology to communicate ideas for an advertising specialties company; partnered with cross-functional teams and clients to develop custom illustrations that captured brand identity, fostering long-term relationships through responsive communication and creative problem-solving.
Artist/Illustrator at Root Inc.
December 1, 2014 - April 1, 2015
Applied advanced techniques in Photoshop and Illustrator to conceptualize and illustrate narrative driven visual content for U.S. and international clients, adapting to diverse creative briefs and thematic goals; co-developed visual storytelling assets in close partnership with strategy consultants and client teams, translating complex business transformations into emotionally engaging illustrations that clarified key messages and accelerated understanding.
Illustrator (Contract) at Amplify Publishing Group
July 1, 2014 - Present
Collaborates remotely with authors, editors, and publishing teams to craft emotionally resonant illustrations that elevate storytelling and reader engagement; prepares and exports high resolution, CMYK-optimized, press-ready files for hardcover and paperback production; partners with authors and agents to illustrate books across styles and tones, adapting to varied creative visions and publishing workflows.

Education

Bachelor of Fine Arts in Illustration at Ringling College of Art and Design
January 11, 2030 - September 13, 2025
Disney College Program Internship at Ringling College of Art and Design
June 1, 2013 - January 31, 2014
Multi-Media Illustration Internship at Echo Bridge Studios
May 1, 2012 - August 1, 2012
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Illustration at Ringling College of Art and Design
January 11, 2030 - May 1, 2013
Disney College Program Internship at The Walt Disney Company
June 1, 2013 - January 1, 2014
Multi-Media Illustration Internship at Echo Bridge Studios
May 1, 2012 - August 1, 2012
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Illustration at Ringling College of Art and Design
August 1, 2009 - January 1, 2013
Disney College Program Internship (Multi Media Illustration Internship) at Orlando, Florida
June 1, 2013 - January 1, 2014
Echo Bridge Studios Internship at St. Petersburg, Florida
May 1, 2012 - August 1, 2012

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services, Software & Internet, Other