I’m a creative, adaptable visual practitioner with experience across freelance illustration, visual merchandising, and customer-facing roles. I enjoy visual storytelling, creative problem-solving, and taking ownership from concept to completion—whether I’m building an illustration set for a client, supporting retail campaigns with eye-catching displays, or coordinating project timelines to keep everything moving smoothly. I bring a strong design foundation in character and creature animation and practical industry experience in creating in-store visuals and promotional content. I’m reliable, collaborative, and always eager to learn new tools and refine my skills—especially across Adobe Creative Suite and illustration workflows—so I can consistently deliver engaging, polished visuals for clients and teams.…

Eszter Schmidt

I’m a creative, adaptable visual practitioner with experience across freelance illustration, visual merchandising, and customer-facing roles. I enjoy visual storytelling, creative problem-solving, and taking ownership from concept to completion—whether I’m building an illustration set for a client, supporting retail campaigns with eye-catching displays, or coordinating project timelines to keep everything moving smoothly. I bring a strong design foundation in character and creature animation and practical industry experience in creating in-store visuals and promotional content. I’m reliable, collaborative, and always eager to learn new tools and refine my skills—especially across Adobe Creative Suite and illustration workflows—so I can consistently deliver engaging, polished visuals for clients and teams.…

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I’m a creative, adaptable visual practitioner with experience across freelance illustration, visual merchandising, and customer-facing roles. I enjoy visual storytelling, creative problem-solving, and taking ownership from concept to completion—whether I’m building an illustration set for a client, supporting retail campaigns with eye-catching displays, or coordinating project timelines to keep everything moving smoothly.

I bring a strong design foundation in character and creature animation and practical industry experience in creating in-store visuals and promotional content. I’m reliable, collaborative, and always eager to learn new tools and refine my skills—especially across Adobe Creative Suite and illustration workflows—so I can consistently deliver engaging, polished visuals for clients and teams.

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Language

English
Fluent
Hungarian
Fluent
German
Beginner

Work Experience

Insurance & Accounts Administrator at Hampden Veterinary Hospital
December 1, 2021 - July 1, 2025
Processed and managed insurance claims and client records. Handled invoicing, payments, and financial administration, and communicated with clients, insurers, and the internal team to keep records and payments accurate.
Freelance Illustrator & Graphic Designer (Part-time)
March 1, 2021 - May 1, 2026
Delivered commissioned illustration projects for individual clients, managing work from concept through to completion. Communicated with clients to understand briefs and expectations, ensuring the final visuals matched the requested style and goals.
Mobilsation Project Co-ordinator at Biffa
October 1, 2019 - September 30, 2021
Coordinated project timelines and internal communication. Supported planning and execution of operational initiatives and managed documentation and reporting across teams.
Visual Merchandiser at H&M
March 1, 2016 - August 31, 2019
Designed in-store visual displays to enhance brand presentation. Supported promotional campaigns and seasonal product launches, creating creative visual strategies that increased customer engagement.

Education

BA (Hons) Illustration at University of Hertfordshire
January 1, 2019 - May 31, 2023
Design Academy (degree/program not specified) at Design Academy
January 1, 2014 - June 30, 2015
MA Character & Creature Animation at University of Hertfordshire
January 1, 2025 - January 1, 2027

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Retail, Professional Services, Education, Healthcare