Creative and detail-oriented freelance Graphic Designer and Illustrator with over 5 years of experience creating visually compelling designs for authors, publishers, entrepreneurs, and businesses worldwide. Skilled in book cover design, children's book illustration, branding, social media graphics, and marketing materials. Passionate about transforming ideas into engaging visual stories that attract audiences and enhance brand identity. Proven ability to manage multiple projects, meet deadlines, and deliver high-quality, tailored designs for client needs.…

OLAIDE ABDULQOYUUM

Creative and detail-oriented freelance Graphic Designer and Illustrator with over 5 years of experience creating visually compelling designs for authors, publishers, entrepreneurs, and businesses worldwide. Skilled in book cover design, children's book illustration, branding, social media graphics, and marketing materials. Passionate about transforming ideas into engaging visual stories that attract audiences and enhance brand identity. Proven ability to manage multiple projects, meet deadlines, and deliver high-quality, tailored designs for client needs.…

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Creative and detail-oriented freelance Graphic Designer and Illustrator with over 5 years of experience creating visually compelling designs for authors, publishers, entrepreneurs, and businesses worldwide. Skilled in book cover design, children’s book illustration, branding, social media graphics, and marketing materials.

Passionate about transforming ideas into engaging visual stories that attract audiences and enhance brand identity. Proven ability to manage multiple projects, meet deadlines, and deliver high-quality, tailored designs for client needs.

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Language

English
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Advanced
German
Advanced
French
Advanced

Work Experience

Watercolor Children’s Book Illustrator at Silver Birch Story Studio
February 4, 2026 - May 4, 2026
Created soft watercolor children illustration, hand-painted kids book art, and emotional storytelling scenes. Specialized in picture book illustration, gentle textures, and warm storytelling visuals.
Freelance Children's Book Illustrator at Remote
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2026
Produced expressive, age-appropriate illustrations for children's storybooks and educational materials. Designed memorable characters and visual narratives that strengthen storytelling and learning. Worked closely with authors and publishers to maintain consistency across projects. Created illustrations suitable for Amazon KDP, print publishing, and digital distribution.
Freelance Graphic Designer, Content/Story Writer & Book Cover Designer at Self-Employed | Remote
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2024
Designed professional book covers across multiple genres including children's books, fiction, romance, fantasy, self-help, and educational titles. Created colorful and engaging children’s book illustrations for independent authors and publishing projects. Developed branding materials such as logos, flyers, banners, brochures, and social media content. Collaborated with clients to understand project goals and translate concepts into impactful visuals. Delivered print-ready and digital files while maintaining strict deadlines, and managed multiple projects simultaneously with strong client satisfaction.

Education

Bachelor of Art at New College of Florida
January 7, 2019 - October 26, 2023

Qualifications

Adobe illustrator by Cursa
April 7, 2026 - April 7, 2028
Completed a hands-on course in Adobe Illustrator, covering essential tools and techniques for creating professional vector graphics, illustrations, and designs. Developed skills in shape building, color application, typography, and visual composition. I apply these skills in creating engaging children’s illustrations, character designs, and clean digital artwork for client projects.
Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) in Illustration & Studio Arts
January 11, 2030 - August 9, 2026
Relevant Creative Arts Training and Professional Development
January 11, 2030 - August 9, 2026

Industry Experience

Computers & Electronics, Education, Other, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Retail
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