Illustrator and graphic designer with 10+ years of experience creating original artwork for educational, environmental, editorial and print projects. Skilled in expressive hand drawing (pencil/ink) and traditional media (watercolor, coloured pencil), as well as digital illustration and production-ready file preparation.…

Mona Sani

Illustrator and graphic designer with 10+ years of experience creating original artwork for educational, environmental, editorial and print projects. Skilled in expressive hand drawing (pencil/ink) and traditional media (watercolor, coloured pencil), as well as digital illustration and production-ready file preparation.…

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Illustrator and graphic designer with 10+ years of experience creating original artwork for educational, environmental, editorial and print projects. Skilled in expressive hand drawing (pencil/ink) and traditional media (watercolor, coloured pencil), as well as digital illustration and production-ready file preparation.

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Language

English
Advanced

Work Experience

Store Graphic Artist at Whole Foods Market
January 1, 2021 - August 31, 2025
Created hand-drawn chalkboard illustrations, promotional artwork, and signage for multiple departments while maintaining a warm, approachable visual style. Translated promotional briefs into clear visual compositions and produced accurate, brand-compliant artwork under frequent deadlines.
Illustrator & Graphic Designer at Hoodis Pars Printing Complex
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2020
Developed illustrations and visual concepts for packaging, campaign brochures, posters, flyers, editorial pages and covers. Selected composition, typography, colour, and graphic elements to communicate ideas clearly across print formats.
Graphic Designer at Payame Ma Group Newspaper
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2017
Designed editorial layouts and environmental graphics using illustration, typography, and custom visual elements to support nature-focused stories.
Freelance Illustrator & Artist at Independent - Toronto / Tehran
January 1, 2012 - Present
Illustrated educational books introducing native bird species with accurate observation, expressive linework, and approachable visual storytelling. Created wildlife illustrations for United Nations-supported endangered-species awareness initiatives across several regions of Iran. Produced original traditional and digital artwork using pencil, ink, watercolor, and coloured pencil, and prepared high-resolution files for print and online use. Designed and made art-history-inspired dolls and pieces based on children’s drawings, translating imaginative concepts into tangible characters and objects.
Freelance Illustrator & Artist at Independent
January 1, 2012 - Present
Illustrated educational books introducing native bird species, combining accurate observation with expressive linework and approachable visual storytelling. Created wildlife illustrations for United Nations-supported endangered-species awareness initiatives across several regions of Iran. Produced original traditional and digital artwork using pencil, ink, watercolor and coloured pencil, preparing high-resolution files for print and online use. Designed and made art-history-inspired dolls and pieces based on children’s drawings, translating imaginative concepts into tangible characters and objects.

Education

Bachelor's Degree, Graphics - Illustration (Scientific-Applied Institute of Karaj University Jihad) at Scientific-Applied Institute of Karaj University Jihad
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2012
Associate Degree, Visual Arts - Painting (Azad University, Eslamshahr Branch) at Azad University, Eslamshahr Branch
January 1, 2005 - January 1, 2007
Bachelor's Degree, Graphics - Illustration | Scientific-Applied Institute of Karaj University Jihad at Scientific-Applied Institute of Karaj University Jihad
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2012
Associate Degree, Visual Arts - Painting at Azad University, Eslamshahr Branch
January 1, 2005 - January 1, 2007

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Industry Experience

Education, Media & Entertainment, Non-Profit Organization, Retail, Professional Services, Other

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