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Hardworking illustrator looking to break into the illustration field. Passionate about art and loves collaborating with a team to get things done. Capable of working both digitally and traditionally. Independent and client-focused, providing character concepts, sketching, and revisions for projects including a self-published children’s book while delivering design work and maintaining professional communication and timelines across roles in design and business operations.…Hardworking illustrator looking to break into the illustration field. Passionate about art and loves collaborating with a team to get things done. Capable of working both digitally and traditionally. Independent and client-focused, providing character concepts, sketching, and revisions for projects including a self-published children’s book while delivering design work and maintaining professional communication and timelines across roles in design and business operations.

J. Aaron Seay

Book Illustrator, Children’s Book Illustrator, Freelance Digital Illustrator, +3

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Hardworking illustrator looking to break into the illustration field. Passionate about art and loves collaborating with a team to get things done. Capable of working both digitally and traditionally. Independent and client-focused, providing character concepts, sketching, and revisions for projects including a self-published children’s book while delivering design work and maintaining professional communication and timelines across roles in design and business operations.…Hardworking illustrator looking to break into the illustration field. Passionate about art and loves collaborating with a team to get things done. Capable of working both digitally and traditionally. Independent and client-focused, providing character concepts, sketching, and revisions for projects including a self-published children’s book while delivering design work and maintaining professional communication and timelines across roles in design and business operations.

Available to hire

Hardworking illustrator looking to break into the illustration field. Passionate about art and loves collaborating with a team to get things done. Capable of working both digitally and traditionally.

Independent and client-focused, providing character concepts, sketching, and revisions for projects including a self-published children’s book while delivering design work and maintaining professional communication and timelines across roles in design and business operations.

Skills

Illustration

Book Illustration

Experience Level

Illustration

Expert

Book Illustration

Expert

Work Experience

Illustrator at Independent Contractor

February 1, 2026 - Present

Worked with a self-publishing author on a children’s book. Discussed project scope and expectations with the client and negotiated contract terms. Produced character concepts, created thumbnail sketches, incorporated requested changes, and implemented feedback to refine illustrations.

Project Biller at Rummel, Klepper & Kahl

March 1, 2025 - July 1, 2026

Prepared invoices for approval and processing, then sent invoices to clients. Communicated with project managers and a variety of clients including organizations, towns/cities, and state departments of transportation. Assisted with project setup, maintained and updated budgets and overhead rates, monitored profitability, tracked outstanding invoices, and maintained payment-status notes.

Graphic Designer at Independent Contractor

November 1, 2024 - March 1, 2025

Collaborated with a local client who started a doula business, creating a logo and social media assets. Gathered requirements for the logo, assets, and color palettes through client meetings. Developed thumbnails, iterated based on client feedback, created final designs, and delivered work in a timely manner.

Insurance Accounts Payable Specialist at McGriff Insurance

April 1, 2023 - Present

Reviewed carrier invoices and statements and reconciled customer accounts. Solved issues in the accounts payable process to route invoices for approval, verify and match invoices, and coordinate with other departments to resolve billing discrepancies.

Collections and Sales Tax Specialist at Captive Aire, Inc

August 1, 2022 - February 1, 2023

Contacted approximately 500 customers regarding account status, sent notices, communicated with sales regions, documented updates in Dynamics 365, and negotiated payments before lien deadlines. Coordinated with sales regions to set up customers as tax exempt by verifying resale certificates and updating tax-exempt status in Dynamics 365. Assisted with issuing lien waivers by determining waiver type, completing documentation, routing for approvals, and submitting waivers back to customers.