London-based Illustration graduate focused on children’s illustration and character-led storytelling. Strong hand-drawing across watercolour, gouache and acrylic, with clean lines, soft palettes and clear composition; confident digital finishing in Adobe Photoshop/InDesign. I’ve delivered site-specific murals (incl. for a children’s hospice), playful packaging and event visuals, turning briefs into warm, age-appropriate images—fast to iterate, reliable on deadlines.

Xuesi Song

London-based Illustration graduate focused on children’s illustration and character-led storytelling. Strong hand-drawing across watercolour, gouache and acrylic, with clean lines, soft palettes and clear composition; confident digital finishing in Adobe Photoshop/InDesign. I’ve delivered site-specific murals (incl. for a children’s hospice), playful packaging and event visuals, turning briefs into warm, age-appropriate images—fast to iterate, reliable on deadlines.

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London-based Illustration graduate focused on children’s illustration and character-led storytelling. Strong hand-drawing across watercolour, gouache and acrylic, with clean lines, soft palettes and clear composition; confident digital finishing in Adobe Photoshop/InDesign. I’ve delivered site-specific murals (incl. for a children’s hospice), playful packaging and event visuals, turning briefs into warm, age-appropriate images—fast to iterate, reliable on deadlines.

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Work Experience

Calming Room Illustrator / mural designer at Shooting Star Children's Hospices
February 1, 2025 - Present
Designed a calming consultation-room mural, visually mapping the full spectrum of family support services offered.
Mural Designer at Tripleff Craft Brewery
November 1, 2023 - Present
Designed and painted a large-scale exterior mural, fusing rock-band heritage motifs with bold beer-themed graphics to amplify brand story and attract visitors.
Mural Artist / Designer at Tannery Studio
October 1, 2023 - Present
Painted a site-specific mural for Tannery Studio in Woking, weaving tannery-heritage motifs with forward-looking creative symbols to position the venue as a modern arts hub.
Visual Designer at Yuan Bao Bakery
January 31, 2021 - October 20, 2025
Packaging design: investigated customer groups based on the company's style and designed limited edition visual packaging for Chinese New Year.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in General Illustration at University for the Creative Arts
September 1, 2022 - July 31, 2024
Master's Degree in Illustration at University for the Creative Arts
September 1, 2024 - September 1, 2025

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in General Illustration
September 1, 2022 - July 31, 2024
Master's Degree in Illustration
September 1, 2024 - September 1, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services