Hi, I’m Megan Du, an award-winning illustrator and designer specializing in color, pattern, and visual storytelling. I create bold, print-ready artwork for editorial and commercial projects, as well as gifting, packaging, and party products. I’ve collaborated with institutions and publications such as The Tate and The New Yorker, and I lead projects from concept to production with a focus on quality and timely delivery.

Megan Du

Hi, I’m Megan Du, an award-winning illustrator and designer specializing in color, pattern, and visual storytelling. I create bold, print-ready artwork for editorial and commercial projects, as well as gifting, packaging, and party products. I’ve collaborated with institutions and publications such as The Tate and The New Yorker, and I lead projects from concept to production with a focus on quality and timely delivery.

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Hi, I’m Megan Du, an award-winning illustrator and designer specializing in color, pattern, and visual storytelling. I create bold, print-ready artwork for editorial and commercial projects, as well as gifting, packaging, and party products.

I’ve collaborated with institutions and publications such as The Tate and The New Yorker, and I lead projects from concept to production with a focus on quality and timely delivery.

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Language

English
Fluent
Japanese
Beginner

Work Experience

Freelance Illustrator/Designer at Self-Employed, Leeds
June 1, 2020 - Present
Editorial & Commercial Visual Design: Created illustrations for international publications and cultural clients, including The Tate, The New Yorker, Bloomberg Businessweek, and weekendavsien. Product & Packaging Design: Developed surface patterns and print-ready artwork for greeting cards, packaging, and home décor. Project Management: Led long-term collaborations, delivering monthly creative content with consistent quality and timely execution.
Design Assistant at PhotoExpress
December 31, 2024 - October 1, 2025
Design & Print Production: Created graphics and layouts for T-shirts, mugs, posters, booklets, flyers, menus, and event posters. Skilled in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator), laser-cut and heat-transfer printing, and film development. Client Communication: Assisted customers with custom design and print projects, providing clear and effective guidance. Photography & Image Editing: Captured portraits and performed professional photo retouching and image processing.
Graphic Design Intern at Beijing Hudongtang Art Layout Co., Ltd.
December 1, 2019 - October 1, 2025
Campaign & Visual Design: Created illustrated merchandise, cultural/creative posters, and visual systems, demonstrating the ability to produce cohesive and compelling visual assets for commercial clients. Digital Asset Creation: Developed motion graphics for an international e-commerce campaign, showcasing versatility in multidisciplinary content creation.
Freelance Illustrator/Designer at Self-Employed
June 1, 2020 - Present
Editorial & Commercial Visual Design: Created illustrations for international publications and cultural clients, including The Tate, The New Yorker, Bloomberg Businessweek, and weekendavision. Product & Packaging Design: Developed surface patterns and print-ready artwork for greeting cards, packaging, and home décor. Project Management: Led long-term collaborations, delivering monthly creative content with consistent quality and timely execution.
Design Assistant at PhotoExpress
December 1, 2024 - October 1, 2025
Design & Print Production: Created graphics and layouts for T-shirts, mugs, posters, booklets, flyers, menus, and event posters; proficient in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator); experienced with laser-cut and heat-transfer printing and film development. Client Communication: Assisted customers with design projects, providing clear guidance. Photography & Image Editing: Captured portraits and performed professional photo retouching and image processing.
Graphic Design Intern at Beijing Hudongtang Art Layout Co., Ltd.
December 1, 2019 - October 1, 2025
Campaign & Visual Design: Created illustrated merchandise, cultural/creative posters, and visual systems for commercial clients. Digital Asset Creation: Developed motion graphics for an international e-commerce campaign, showcasing versatility in multidisciplinary content creation.

Education

MA Illustration and Visual Media at LCC, University of the Arts London
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2023
BA Visual Communication at Beijing Institute of Fashion and Technology
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2020
MA Illustration and Visual Media at LCC, University of the Arts London
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2023
BA Visual Communication at Beijing Institute of Fashion and Technology
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2020

Qualifications

The Batsford Prize
January 1, 2023 - October 1, 2025
The FAB Prize
January 1, 2023 - October 1, 2025
Creative Quarterly 75 Illustration Awards (Runner-up)
January 1, 2024 - October 1, 2025
World Illustration Award (Merit)
January 1, 2022 - October 1, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Retail, Manufacturing, Education, Other