I'm an illustrator and designer working across children’s publishing and visual storytelling, with professional experience since 2019. I specialise in narrative-led illustration and print-focused design, taking work from concept through to final production, including a published children’s picture book distributed via Waterstones. I thrive in collaborative teams and fast-paced environments, delivering polished, production-ready artwork. I’m passionate about children’s publishing, early-years visual communication, and creating engaging, tactile print formats.

Erin Donohoe

I'm an illustrator and designer working across children’s publishing and visual storytelling, with professional experience since 2019. I specialise in narrative-led illustration and print-focused design, taking work from concept through to final production, including a published children’s picture book distributed via Waterstones. I thrive in collaborative teams and fast-paced environments, delivering polished, production-ready artwork. I’m passionate about children’s publishing, early-years visual communication, and creating engaging, tactile print formats.

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I’m an illustrator and designer working across children’s publishing and visual storytelling, with professional experience since 2019. I specialise in narrative-led illustration and print-focused design, taking work from concept through to final production, including a published children’s picture book distributed via Waterstones.

I thrive in collaborative teams and fast-paced environments, delivering polished, production-ready artwork. I’m passionate about children’s publishing, early-years visual communication, and creating engaging, tactile print formats.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Illustrator, Designer & Creative Consultant at Creative Sparrow Art Agency
January 1, 2019 - Present
Freelance illustrator and designer represented by Hannah Curtis; delivering narrative-led illustration and print-focused design for clients such as Five Mile Publishing, WWF UK, Oxfam and Waterstones. Developed concepts through to production and produced print-ready artwork for publishing and branding projects.
Head Of Design at Zaggora / Saint & Sofia
February 1, 2012 - January 1, 2019
Led design for activewear lines; launched 'Hot Pants' and other collections; oversaw garment tech, supply chain, and sustainability initiatives; authored a Suppliers Manual and coordinated audits and ethical sourcing; directed collaboration with WWF on 'Wild at Heart' and progressed sustainable material usage.
Fashion Design Consultant & Founder at ED - London / Freelance
August 1, 2014 - December 1, 2016
Independent design consultant delivering sustainable sportswear and lifestyle product development; launched a sustainable scarf brand with low-waste printing and fair-trade partnerships; created print, graphic and brand design assets for clients including WWF UK, Matalan, DYI, Boom Boom Athletica.
Head of Design & Senior Product Developer at ZXY International & Five Feathers Clothing
December 1, 2009 - February 1, 2012
Led end-to-end product development for a UK activewear and lifestyle brand; launched Five Feathers Clothing in the UK; managed multi-disciplinary teams to deliver seasonal collections on time; produced technical docs and ensured production sign-off; directed art direction for graphics and prints.

Education

MA Sustainable Fashion (Distinction) at Falmouth University
January 4, 2024 - January 1, 2026

Qualifications

MA Sustainable Fashion (Distinction)
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services, Retail, Wholesale & Distribution