I'm Alice Nainer, an illustrator and designer based in Trento, Italy. I discovered my love for drawing as a child and studied at IED Milano in Animation and Illustration, which shaped my approach to storytelling through imagery, color, and light. As a freelancer, I collaborate with museums, schools and private clients to create evocative illustrations, editorial art, and children’s books. I enjoy learning new techniques, sharing my process with others, and bringing characters and settings to life.

Alice Nainer

I'm Alice Nainer, an illustrator and designer based in Trento, Italy. I discovered my love for drawing as a child and studied at IED Milano in Animation and Illustration, which shaped my approach to storytelling through imagery, color, and light. As a freelancer, I collaborate with museums, schools and private clients to create evocative illustrations, editorial art, and children’s books. I enjoy learning new techniques, sharing my process with others, and bringing characters and settings to life.

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I’m Alice Nainer, an illustrator and designer based in Trento, Italy. I discovered my love for drawing as a child and studied at IED Milano in Animation and Illustration, which shaped my approach to storytelling through imagery, color, and light.

As a freelancer, I collaborate with museums, schools and private clients to create evocative illustrations, editorial art, and children’s books. I enjoy learning new techniques, sharing my process with others, and bringing characters and settings to life.

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Language

Italian
Fluent
Korean
Beginner
English
Fluent

Work Experience

Illustrator and Graphic Designer at Melissa Taylor - Imagination Soup
June 20, 2023 - Present
Design and illustration of a children's reading diary; formatting in InDesign for educational use.
Illustrator at Pergine Tourism Board
March 20, 2023 - October 13, 2025
Created several illustrations for the Kamishibai-style poetry panels and for information displays about local attractions; used watercolor colors and Photoshop/Procreate.
Illustrator/Graphic Designer at Buonconsiglio Castle Well (Buonconsiglio Castle – children’s guide project)
April 20, 2022 - October 13, 2025
Creation of the Buonconsiglio Castle Guide book for children; storyboard, character design, fonts selection, and layout; branding elements.
Illustrator at Private Client (Dungeons & Dragons character design)
September 1, 2018 - October 13, 2025
Two avatars for Dungeons & Dragons, including branding concepts and visual identity for the characters.
Illustrator at Private Client (Castle branding & business card)
September 20, 2018 - October 13, 2025
Illustration for a private client; fonts, branding, and business card design using watercolor and Photoshop.
Babysitter at Private Client (London Family)
September 1, 2016 - October 13, 2025
Babysitting for an 8-year-old in London; stay and care during family visit.
Illustrator at Dottores Silvia Dal Pont (Article illustration)
March 20, 2023 - October 13, 2025
Illustrations for the article 'Did you know that teeth also age?'
Illustrator at Kamishibai Panels Project
November 20, 2023 - October 13, 2025
Created 9 illustrated panels for poetry, to be used in Kamishibai displays.
Illustrator and Graphic Designer at Pio Nainer Design Group
June 20, 2023 - Present
Creation and illustration for a children's diary project for school children, including storytelling, layout, and visuals.
Illustrator at Buon Consiglio Castle Well
September 20, 2018 - October 13, 2025
Illustrated the castle facades, selected colors for realization, and produced visuals using watercolors and Photoshop as part of the castle project.
Illustrator at Val di Fiemme Nature Park
July 20, 2021 - October 13, 2025
Created animal illustrations for information panels along the forest trail; studied poses and composed illustrations for public display.
Illustrator at Buon Consiglio Castle – Castle Guide for Children
April 20, 2022 - October 13, 2025
Created the Buonconsiglio Castle Guide Book for children; designed and illustrated content; laid out with Photoshop and InDesign; used watercolors.
Illustrator at Private Client – Dungeons & Dragons project
September 20, 2018 - October 13, 2025
Created two avatar illustrations for a private client’s board game; used Procreate and Photoshop; part of a living project.
Illustrator at Kamishibai & Anni Zeni
November 20, 2023 - October 13, 2025
Creation of nine illustrated panels for poetry in Kamishibai format; integrated with the poetry and prepared for display.
Illustrator at Dott. Silvia Dal Pont – Article Illustrations
March 20, 2023 - October 13, 2025
Illustrations for the article 'Did you know that teeth also age?'.
Freelance Illustrator/Designer at Melissa Taylor - Imagination Soup
June 20, 2023 - Present
Design and creation of a children's reading diary; illustrated and formatted inDesign; developed characters and visuals to foster children's reading love.
Illustrator at Annalisa Zenì
December 20, 2023 - October 13, 2025
Created 9 illustrated panels for poetry on Kamishibai; designed and integrated illustrations into the panels; used watercolors and pencils to bring scenes to life.
Illustrator at Dottoressa Silvia Dal Pont
March 20, 2023 - October 13, 2025
Illustration design for the article 'Did you know that teeth also age?'
Illustrator at Pergine Tourist Board
March 20, 2023 - October 13, 2025
Beep Path project: designed and illustrated a mountain-route itinerary; created both spot and full illustrations for a mountain-area guide.
Illustrator / Graphic Designer at Buonconsiglio Castle Well
April 20, 2022 - October 13, 2025
Creation of the Buonconsiglio Castle Guide book for children; designed, illustrated and formatted the guide.
Illustrator at Buonconsiglio Castle
December 1, 2018 - October 13, 2025
Illustration of castle facade for educational/promo materials; prepared final artwork.
Babysitter at Private Client (London)
September 30, 2016 - October 13, 2025
Babysitting for an 8-year-old boy during a family stay in London.
Illustrator at Private Client (Dungeons & Dragons)
July 20, 2021 - October 13, 2025
Created two avatars for a D&D campaign; designed accompanying branding and visual identity for the project.

Education

High School Diploma at Istituto di Istruzione 'Marie Curie'
January 11, 2030 - June 20, 2015
Bachelor's degree in Illustration at IED European Institute of Design
October 20, 2015 - July 20, 2018
Master's Course in Female Entrepreneurship at Enterprise Academy
March 20, 2021 - June 20, 2021
Online mini-course in editorial illustration at Pencil Art
May 20, 2023 - July 20, 2023
High School Diploma at Istituto di Istruzione 'Marie Curie' in Human Sciences
January 11, 2030 - June 20, 2015
Degree in Illustration at Istituto Europeo di Design (IED), European Institute of Design
October 20, 2015 - July 20, 2018
Master’s Course in Female Entrepreneurship at Enterprise Academy
March 20, 2021 - June 20, 2021
Online minicourse in Editorial Illustration at Pinterest
May 20, 2023 - July 20, 2023
High School Diploma at Istituto di Istruzione 'Marie Curie', Human Sciences
January 11, 2030 - June 20, 2015
Diploma in Illustration (Animation and Illustration) at IED - European Institute of Design
October 20, 2015 - July 20, 2018
Entrepreneurship Master Course in Female Entrepreneurship at Entrepreneurship Academy / Enterprise Academy
March 20, 2021 - June 20, 2021
Online Mini-Course: Editorial Illustration at Pencil Art
May 20, 2023 - July 20, 2023

Qualifications

Master’s course certificate - Female Entrepreneurship
March 20, 2021 - June 20, 2021
Certificate - Online mini-course in editorial illustration
May 20, 2023 - July 20, 2023
High School Diploma
January 11, 2030 - June 20, 2015
Master’s Course in Female Entrepreneurship
March 20, 2021 - June 20, 2021
Online minicourse in Editorial Illustration
May 20, 2023 - July 20, 2023
Sergio Fedriani Award for Young Artists (Edition 2018)
January 11, 2030 - October 13, 2025

Industry Experience

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