I'm Frannie Gee, a creative and detail-oriented illustrator and designer specializing in children's book illustration, character design, and graphic design. I work with traditional and digital media, blending storytelling, composition, and playful visuals to engage young readers and meet client visions. I have a strong foundation in visual storytelling with an MA in Illustration from the Edinburgh College of Art and experience delivering published work for Merlin Publishers, theatre and arts organisations, and educational projects. I enjoy collaborating with authors, publishers, and creative teams to bring books, posters, and branding to life with vibrant imagery.

Frannie Gee

I'm Frannie Gee, a creative and detail-oriented illustrator and designer specializing in children's book illustration, character design, and graphic design. I work with traditional and digital media, blending storytelling, composition, and playful visuals to engage young readers and meet client visions. I have a strong foundation in visual storytelling with an MA in Illustration from the Edinburgh College of Art and experience delivering published work for Merlin Publishers, theatre and arts organisations, and educational projects. I enjoy collaborating with authors, publishers, and creative teams to bring books, posters, and branding to life with vibrant imagery.

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I’m Frannie Gee, a creative and detail-oriented illustrator and designer specializing in children’s book illustration, character design, and graphic design. I work with traditional and digital media, blending storytelling, composition, and playful visuals to engage young readers and meet client visions.

I have a strong foundation in visual storytelling with an MA in Illustration from the Edinburgh College of Art and experience delivering published work for Merlin Publishers, theatre and arts organisations, and educational projects. I enjoy collaborating with authors, publishers, and creative teams to bring books, posters, and branding to life with vibrant imagery.

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Language

English
Fluent
Maltese
Fluent
Italian
Advanced

Work Experience

Freelance Illustrator and Designer at Self-employed
January 1, 2021 - Present
Freelance illustration and design for clients including The Audio Story Co., A Play, A Pie and A Pint, Merlin Publishers, Belladrum Tartan Heart Festival, Richmond Foundation, and The Edinburgh Drawing School.
Graphic Designer/Artist at IKONA Artworks Ltd
January 1, 2020 - October 3, 2025
Worked as part of the team on design projects for print (leaflets, posters, book publications), logo design, illustration, interior design and animation (adverts, infographic videos).
Art Gallery Administrator at INIALA 5 GALLERIES / MARIE GALLERY5
January 1, 2017 - October 3, 2025
Planned, organised and designed material for exhibitions and art fairs locally and internationally (Red Dot Art Show at the Miami Art Basel Week); managed exhibition setup, sales and day-to-day operations of the gallery.
Freelance Illustrator and Designer at Self-employed
January 1, 2021 - Present
Freelance illustration and design work for clients including The Audio Story Co., A Play, A Pie and A Pint, Merlin Publishers, Belladrum Tartan Heart Festival, Richmond Foundation, The Edinburgh Drawing School.
Graphic Designer/Artist at IKONA Artworks Ltd
December 31, 2020 - October 3, 2025
Worked as part of a design team on print projects (leaflets, posters, book publications), logo design, illustration, interior design and animation (adverts, infographic videos).
Art Gallery Administrator at INIALA 5 GALLERIES / MARIE GALLERY5
December 31, 2017 - October 3, 2025
Planned, organised and designed material for exhibitions and art fairs locally and internationally; managed exhibition space, sales and shipping of prints, day-to-day running of the gallery.

Education

MA in Illustration at Edinburgh College of Art (University of Edinburgh)
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2022
Bookbinding Workshop at The Malta School of Art (Valletta)
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2020
Bookbinding Workshop at Kotba Calleja (Malta)
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2019
BFA in Digital Arts at The University of Malta
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2017
MA in Illustration at Edinburgh College of Art (University of Edinburgh)
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2022
Bookbinding Workshop at The Malta School of Art
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2020
BFA in Digital Arts at The University of Malta
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2017

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Non-Profit Organization, Professional Services, Other