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I am a freelance illustrator specialising in children's publishing, character-led storytelling, and commercial illustration. Over 25 years’ professional experience delivering illustrated books, retail campaigns, and licensed products for major clients including Harrods, Tesco, and international publishers. I am known for my strong traditional drawing skills and adaptable visual styles, and I pride myself on reliable delivery to deadline across complex creative briefs. I regularly collaborate with editors, art directors, designers, paper engineers, and production teams to bring ideas to life.…I am a freelance illustrator specialising in children's publishing, character-led storytelling, and commercial illustration. Over 25 years’ professional experience delivering illustrated books, retail campaigns, and licensed products for major clients including Harrods, Tesco, and international publishers. I am known for my strong traditional drawing skills and adaptable visual styles, and I pride myself on reliable delivery to deadline across complex creative briefs. I regularly collaborate with editors, art directors, designers, paper engineers, and production teams to bring ideas to life.

Jacqueline McQuade

Illustrator, Children’s Book Illustrator, Book Illustrator, +2

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I am a freelance illustrator specialising in children's publishing, character-led storytelling, and commercial illustration. Over 25 years’ professional experience delivering illustrated books, retail campaigns, and licensed products for major clients including Harrods, Tesco, and international publishers. I am known for my strong traditional drawing skills and adaptable visual styles, and I pride myself on reliable delivery to deadline across complex creative briefs. I regularly collaborate with editors, art directors, designers, paper engineers, and production teams to bring ideas to life.…I am a freelance illustrator specialising in children's publishing, character-led storytelling, and commercial illustration. Over 25 years’ professional experience delivering illustrated books, retail campaigns, and licensed products for major clients including Harrods, Tesco, and international publishers. I am known for my strong traditional drawing skills and adaptable visual styles, and I pride myself on reliable delivery to deadline across complex creative briefs. I regularly collaborate with editors, art directors, designers, paper engineers, and production teams to bring ideas to life.

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I am a freelance illustrator specialising in children’s publishing, character-led storytelling, and commercial illustration. Over 25 years’ professional experience delivering illustrated books, retail campaigns, and licensed products for major clients including Harrods, Tesco, and international publishers.

I am known for my strong traditional drawing skills and adaptable visual styles, and I pride myself on reliable delivery to deadline across complex creative briefs. I regularly collaborate with editors, art directors, designers, paper engineers, and production teams to bring ideas to life.

Skills

Book Illustration

Character Design

Narrative Illustration

Editorial Illustration

Experience Level

Book Illustration

Expert

Character Design

Expert

Narrative Illustration

Expert

Editorial Illustration

Expert

Language

English

Fluent

Work Experience

Freelance Illustrator at Freelance

January 1, 1993 - Present

Illustrated 15 published children’s books distributed in the UK, Europe, Australia and North America (David Bennett Books / Chrysalis). Nominated for the Carnegie / Kate Greenaway Award (1990s). Contributed to educational publishing projects for Harcourt Education and Artful Doodles. Completed early freelance commissions for Oxford University Press and The Women’s Press (early 1990s). Created licensed illustration work for Harrods including Christmas bear campaigns and anniversary products. Produced point-of-sale campaign artwork for Tesco via Sloane Group and Display Art. Regularly commissioned for character-led, narrative-driven illustration across print and product. Worked directly with editors, art directors, designers, paper engineers, and production teams.