I’m Hillary Holt, a fine artist and visual designer working across watercolor, illustration, and surface design. I translate concepts, emotions, and visual ideas into clear, structured trend-forward design for both fine art contexts and commercial surfaces. With a background in art direction, branding and editorial design, I blend hand-painted intuition with strong process thinking to articulate creative concepts clearly. I also integrate AI tools such as Gemini, Midjourney, Firefly, and ChatGPT into my workflow for concept development, visual exploration, and administration, and I’m committed to continually learning and leveraging new AI workflows. I collaborate with cross-functional creative teams, writers, editors, and stakeholders to define artistic objectives and deliverables. I maintain an online portfolio and a print-on-demand art business, and I’m open to remote or on-site opportunities, including in Barcelona and across Spain.

Hillary Holt

I’m Hillary Holt, a fine artist and visual designer working across watercolor, illustration, and surface design. I translate concepts, emotions, and visual ideas into clear, structured trend-forward design for both fine art contexts and commercial surfaces. With a background in art direction, branding and editorial design, I blend hand-painted intuition with strong process thinking to articulate creative concepts clearly. I also integrate AI tools such as Gemini, Midjourney, Firefly, and ChatGPT into my workflow for concept development, visual exploration, and administration, and I’m committed to continually learning and leveraging new AI workflows. I collaborate with cross-functional creative teams, writers, editors, and stakeholders to define artistic objectives and deliverables. I maintain an online portfolio and a print-on-demand art business, and I’m open to remote or on-site opportunities, including in Barcelona and across Spain.

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I’m Hillary Holt, a fine artist and visual designer working across watercolor, illustration, and surface design. I translate concepts, emotions, and visual ideas into clear, structured trend-forward design for both fine art contexts and commercial surfaces. With a background in art direction, branding and editorial design, I blend hand-painted intuition with strong process thinking to articulate creative concepts clearly. I also integrate AI tools such as Gemini, Midjourney, Firefly, and ChatGPT into my workflow for concept development, visual exploration, and administration, and I’m committed to continually learning and leveraging new AI workflows.

I collaborate with cross-functional creative teams, writers, editors, and stakeholders to define artistic objectives and deliverables. I maintain an online portfolio and a print-on-demand art business, and I’m open to remote or on-site opportunities, including in Barcelona and across Spain.

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Language

English
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Intermediate

Work Experience

Artist / Illustrator & Surface Designer (Freelance) at Freelance
November 1, 2024 - Present
I produce hand-painted watercolor art, retouched and digitised, extended into full collections with hero designs, repeat patterns, and coordinating assets for wall art, brand assets, stationery and gifts. My art is led by trend-forward concepts with mass-market appeal and is licensed or sold directly to clients. Wall art is distributed through major retailers in the USA.
Brand Consultant & Visual Designer (Freelance) at Freelance
September 1, 2018 - Present
Freelance art direction and visual brand design for clients based in Spain, Australia, and the USA. Projects include brand identity, packaging, artwork and visual storytelling for launches and campaigns.
Art Director – Digital (Freelance) at IDG, Australia
February 1, 2017 - May 1, 2018
Led creation of digital and print assets across campaigns, events and publications; managed visual requirements for seven magazines per year across two titles; collaborated with editorial, marketing, project management and production teams; oversaw freelance designers to meet deadlines.
Art Director / Designer – Branding (Freelance) at Relax Design, Australia
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2017
Developed and re-developed brand identities across fashion, FMCG, retail and B2B sectors; delivered packaging, campaigns, web and print materials; managed client relationships and presented concepts to stakeholders.
Artist / Illustrator & Surface Designer at Freelance
November 1, 2024 - Present
Hand-painted watercolor art extended into full collections with hero designs, complex coordinate patterns, secondary patterns, and blender patterns. Art is sold or licensed to manufacturers and direct clients for wall art, brand assets, stationery, and gifts. Work is led by trend-forward concepts with mass-market appeal; wall art featured in major US retailers and outlets.
Brand Consultant & Visual Designer (Freelance) at Self-employed / Freelance
September 1, 2018 - Present
Freelance art direction and visual brand design services for clients in Spain, Australia, and the USA. Projects include visual identities, branding, packaging, and campaigns with cross-market relevance.
Art Director – Digital (Freelance) at IDG
February 1, 2017 - May 1, 2018
Led creation of digital and print assets across campaigns, events, and publications; managed visual requirements for seven magazines annually across two titles; collaborated with editorial, marketing and production teams; supervised freelance designers to meet deadlines.
Art Director / Designer – Branding (Freelance) at Relax Design
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2017
Developed and re-developed brand identities across fashion, FMCG, retail, and B2B sectors; delivered packaging, campaigns, web and print materials; managed client relationships and presented concepts to stakeholders.

Education

Bachelor of Visual Communication (Photography & Digital Imaging) at Western Sydney University, Australia
January 11, 2030 - April 9, 2026
Certificate IV in Graphic Design at Shillington College, London, UK
January 11, 2030 - April 9, 2026
Bachelor of Visual Communication (Photography & Digital Imaging) at Western Sydney University, Australia
January 11, 2030 - April 9, 2026
Certificate IV in Graphic Design at Shillington College, London, UK
January 11, 2030 - April 9, 2026

Qualifications

Cat Coquilette’s The Art Of Collections Scholarship
August 1, 2005 - April 9, 2026
PADI Divemaster
January 11, 2030 - April 9, 2026
PADI Divemaster
January 11, 2030 - April 9, 2026

Industry Experience

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