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I'm Orit McCrystal, and I'm a freelance illustrator with a passion for art and people. I thrive when working with diverse audiences, delivering excellent customer care, and ensuring artworks are cared for and displayed to their best. I enjoy collaborating as part of a team, quickly adapting to changing environments, and bringing clear communication to every interaction. With an MA in Illustration from Falmouth University and hands-on experience across major galleries and media, I bring strong writing, research, and organizational skills, plus proficiency with metadata standards, modern gallery software, and a suite of design tools.…I'm Orit McCrystal, and I'm a freelance illustrator with a passion for art and people. I thrive when working with diverse audiences, delivering excellent customer care, and ensuring artworks are cared for and displayed to their best. I enjoy collaborating as part of a team, quickly adapting to changing environments, and bringing clear communication to every interaction. With an MA in Illustration from Falmouth University and hands-on experience across major galleries and media, I bring strong writing, research, and organizational skills, plus proficiency with metadata standards, modern gallery software, and a suite of design tools.

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I'm Orit McCrystal, and I'm a freelance illustrator with a passion for art and people. I thrive when working with diverse audiences, delivering excellent customer care, and ensuring artworks are cared for and displayed to their best. I enjoy collaborating as part of a team, quickly adapting to changing environments, and bringing clear communication to every interaction. With an MA in Illustration from Falmouth University and hands-on experience across major galleries and media, I bring strong writing, research, and organizational skills, plus proficiency with metadata standards, modern gallery software, and a suite of design tools.…I'm Orit McCrystal, and I'm a freelance illustrator with a passion for art and people. I thrive when working with diverse audiences, delivering excellent customer care, and ensuring artworks are cared for and displayed to their best. I enjoy collaborating as part of a team, quickly adapting to changing environments, and bringing clear communication to every interaction. With an MA in Illustration from Falmouth University and hands-on experience across major galleries and media, I bring strong writing, research, and organizational skills, plus proficiency with metadata standards, modern gallery software, and a suite of design tools.

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I’m Orit McCrystal, and I’m a freelance illustrator with a passion for art and people. I thrive when working with diverse audiences, delivering excellent customer care, and ensuring artworks are cared for and displayed to their best. I enjoy collaborating as part of a team, quickly adapting to changing environments, and bringing clear communication to every interaction.

With an MA in Illustration from Falmouth University and hands-on experience across major galleries and media, I bring strong writing, research, and organizational skills, plus proficiency with metadata standards, modern gallery software, and a suite of design tools.

Skills

Experience Level

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Intermediate

Editorial Illustration

Intermediate

Language

English

Fluent

Work Experience

Freelance illustrator at Short film poster, , plays,

November 20, 2025 - Present

Gallery Art Assistant at Serpentine Gallery

January 1, 2024 - November 20, 2025

Welcomed visitors, introduced them to the exhibition and provided information about the artist and show. Guided gallery visitors to maximise enjoyment and delivered prompt, professional, friendly customer care. Wrote feedback on visitor experiences interacting with the sculptures. Maintained artwork safety and integrity and collaborated with the team to support smooth operations.

Gallery Art Assistant at Design Museum

June 1, 2023 - June 1, 2023

Led tours around the Wei Wei Exhibition and the Antifurniture Exhibition, facilitating large visitor groups. Complied with metadata standards for digital content to meet regulatory requirements. Assisted visitors with information and explanations about the works exhibited.

Receptionist/ Administrator at Swarovski Head Office

January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2016

Head office receptionist and first point of contact for internal and external clients/visitors. Handled telephone calls professionally, greeted visitors, and anticipated client needs. Arranged flights, transport, and accommodation for visiting clients and international managers. Managed diary schedules and correspondence.

Receptionist at Chiswick 500, Business Centre

September 1, 2013 - September 1, 2013

Responsible, along with colleagues, for 60 companies. Booked meeting rooms and car park spaces for clients/customers. Managed monthly billing of clients using RJ Metis. Assisted with sales of office space and meeting rooms for external companies. Managed and controlled office supply inventory to ensure timely ordering.

Theatre and Arts Reporter at Alondon

January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2013

Wrote reviews on galleries, theatre shows, and general interest articles. Organized material, determined areas of emphasis, and wrote stories according to editorial style. Conducted research and checked facts to maintain journalistic integrity. Wrote, edited, and produced stories for multiple platforms, including Internet and digital channels. Pursued and developed stories independently, covering various topics.