I'm Zsuzsa, a creative illustrator and designer blending storytelling with bold visuals. I balance Kickstarter campaigns, an Etsy shop, and commissions, always pushing my technique and approach to new challenges. My practice spans enamel pins, cards, packaging, and narrative art; I earned an MA in Illustration & Book Arts from Cambridge School of Art, Anglia Ruskin University, and my projects have included work with Dishoom’s Permit Room, Wylde Sky brewery, and Liminality. I love collaborating, learning, and turning ideas into vibrant, tactile experiences.

Zsuzsa

I'm Zsuzsa, a creative illustrator and designer blending storytelling with bold visuals. I balance Kickstarter campaigns, an Etsy shop, and commissions, always pushing my technique and approach to new challenges. My practice spans enamel pins, cards, packaging, and narrative art; I earned an MA in Illustration & Book Arts from Cambridge School of Art, Anglia Ruskin University, and my projects have included work with Dishoom’s Permit Room, Wylde Sky brewery, and Liminality. I love collaborating, learning, and turning ideas into vibrant, tactile experiences.

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I’m Zsuzsa, a creative illustrator and designer blending storytelling with bold visuals. I balance Kickstarter campaigns, an Etsy shop, and commissions, always pushing my technique and approach to new challenges. My practice spans enamel pins, cards, packaging, and narrative art; I earned an MA in Illustration & Book Arts from Cambridge School of Art, Anglia Ruskin University, and my projects have included work with Dishoom’s Permit Room, Wylde Sky brewery, and Liminality. I love collaborating, learning, and turning ideas into vibrant, tactile experiences.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Illustrator & Designer at Zsuzsa Illustration
December 1, 2019 - Present
Freelance illustration and design: balancing Kickstarter projects, Etsy shop, and commissions; designed enamel pins, cards and packaging such as Guava & Mango Saison for Dishoom’s Permit Room and Wylde Sky brewing.
Design Lead at Ivory Graphics
February 1, 2018 - September 30, 2020
Directed and evolved social image while managing increasing art duties; refreshed the sister company website and designed a new site for Amazing Shop; produced tarot and card decks among other design projects.
Graphic Designer at Multiyork
September 1, 2017 - December 31, 2017
In-house graphic designer creating adverts (print and digital), brochures, social media advertising, window installations and store displays.
Graphic Designer & Illustrator at Cambridge Publishers Ltd
February 1, 2012 - September 30, 2017
Art Director of Parking News; produced adverts, layout, illustrations for features, and handled production as Production Controller; contributed to Stallion books and campaign materials.

Education

MA in Illustration & Book Arts at Cambridge School of Art, Anglia Ruskin University
September 1, 2020 - August 31, 2021
BA(Hons) Illustration at Cambridge School of Art, Anglia Ruskin University
January 11, 2030 - December 17, 2025
National Diploma for Art & Design at Long Road Sixth Form
January 11, 2030 - December 17, 2025

Qualifications

MA in Illustration & Book Arts
September 1, 2020 - August 31, 2021
National Diploma for Art & Design
January 11, 2030 - December 17, 2025

Industry Experience

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