I am a Jakarta-based children's book illustrator and designer with a background in Digital Media Design and Visual Communication. I create warm, story-driven illustrations for children's books, inspired by people, nature, and childhood wonder. I love blending heartfelt storytelling with solid technical and organizational skills to deliver high-quality outputs. Over the years I have led creative productions and managed multidisciplinary projects, from developing workflows for multilingual content to collaborating on brand mascots and website development. I enjoy mentoring teams, partnering with editors and authors, and shaping visual identities that engage and delight diverse audiences.…

Sienny Septibella

I am a Jakarta-based children's book illustrator and designer with a background in Digital Media Design and Visual Communication. I create warm, story-driven illustrations for children's books, inspired by people, nature, and childhood wonder. I love blending heartfelt storytelling with solid technical and organizational skills to deliver high-quality outputs. Over the years I have led creative productions and managed multidisciplinary projects, from developing workflows for multilingual content to collaborating on brand mascots and website development. I enjoy mentoring teams, partnering with editors and authors, and shaping visual identities that engage and delight diverse audiences.…

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I am a Jakarta-based children’s book illustrator and designer with a background in Digital Media Design and Visual Communication. I create warm, story-driven illustrations for children’s books, inspired by people, nature, and childhood wonder. I love blending heartfelt storytelling with solid technical and organizational skills to deliver high-quality outputs.

Over the years I have led creative productions and managed multidisciplinary projects, from developing workflows for multilingual content to collaborating on brand mascots and website development. I enjoy mentoring teams, partnering with editors and authors, and shaping visual identities that engage and delight diverse audiences.

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Language

English
Advanced
Indonesian
Fluent

Work Experience

Co-Founder/COO at Nino Enterprise Pte. Ltd.
May 1, 2020 - December 31, 2025
Led operations, creative production, and product development; contributed to the company's acquisition of the Startup SG Founder grant in 2020; developed workflows and multilingual content processes; recruited and mentored freelancers; collaborated on brand identity and website evaluation/development; defined strategic direction for product management and development.
Part-time Lecturer at PT. Raffles Institute of Higher Education
July 1, 2019 - March 31, 2020
Taught fundamental knowledge and skills in digital illustration to entry-level and senior students; provided course materials, assessed student work, and guided professional practices in digital illustration.
Part-time Lecturer at Raffles Design Institute Jakarta
July 1, 2019 - May 31, 2020
Children’s Story Book Illustrator / Graphic Designer at Freelance / Self-employed
January 1, 2019 - Present
Illustrated more than 10 children's books for publishers and independent authors; worked on commissioned educational projects; several titles reached international audiences; work recognized internationally with selections such as The Donkey Who Carried the War on Her Back for The White Ravens (2025) and The Red Fox List (2026), Pacita Abad: The Woman Who Painted the World for the BRAW Amazing Bookshelf (2025).
Illustrator at Self-Employed
January 1, 2019 - Present
Graphic Designer at Multiple Clients (EDB, Sport Singapore, NEA, MOE, PT. Raffles Institute of Higher Education, Jakarta)
April 1, 2018 - Present
Designed and illustrated booklets, brochures, and infographics for government boards, sport and education clients; contributed to multiple cross-functional projects.
Graphic Designer Intern at Ornix Creatives Pte. Ltd.
July 1, 2016 - September 30, 2016
Met with clients, designed and provided illustrations for brochures, booklets, infographics, and social media posts.
Graphic Design Intern at Orgnix Creatives Pte. Ltd.
July 1, 2016 - September 1, 2016
Junior Graphic Designer at Printeros
November 1, 2014 - November 30, 2015
Designed and created illustrations for marketing collateral such as weekly newsletters, social media posts, and event campaigns; provided on-site assistance for product photoshoots with marketing and photography teams.
Junior Graphic Designer at Printerous
November 1, 2014 - November 1, 2015

Education

Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in Design and Visual Communications at Raffles College of Higher Education Singapore, in partnership with Coventry University
January 1, 2016 - December 30, 2017
Diploma in Digital Media Design at LASALLE College International Jakarta
September 1, 2012 - April 30, 2015
Bachelor of Arts (Honours), Graphic Design at Raffles College of Higher Education
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2017
Diploma, Digital Media Design at LaSalle College International (Singapore)
September 1, 2012 - April 1, 2015

Qualifications

Product Management Bootcamp
October 1, 2023 - March 31, 2024
Professional Manga Class (Level 4 of 5)
January 1, 2007 - December 31, 2008

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Government, Other, Professional Services

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