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Hi, I’m Afrooz Gholizadehledari, a professional illustrator with over 10 years of experience creating narrative-driven imagery for print, digital, editorial, and large-scale public art. I specialize in visual storytelling, concept development, and translating ideas into expressive images that resonate with diverse audiences. My practice blends traditional and digital media, delivering production-ready artwork for international clients and exhibitions. I’m passionate about collaborative storytelling and bringing campaigns to life through thoughtful research, mood boards, and refined visuals.…Hi, I’m Afrooz Gholizadehledari, a professional illustrator with over 10 years of experience creating narrative-driven imagery for print, digital, editorial, and large-scale public art. I specialize in visual storytelling, concept development, and translating ideas into expressive images that resonate with diverse audiences. My practice blends traditional and digital media, delivering production-ready artwork for international clients and exhibitions. I’m passionate about collaborative storytelling and bringing campaigns to life through thoughtful research, mood boards, and refined visuals.

Afrooz Gholizadehledari

Children’s Book Illustrator, Freelance Digital Illustrator, Illustrator, +4

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Hi, I’m Afrooz Gholizadehledari, a professional illustrator with over 10 years of experience creating narrative-driven imagery for print, digital, editorial, and large-scale public art. I specialize in visual storytelling, concept development, and translating ideas into expressive images that resonate with diverse audiences. My practice blends traditional and digital media, delivering production-ready artwork for international clients and exhibitions. I’m passionate about collaborative storytelling and bringing campaigns to life through thoughtful research, mood boards, and refined visuals.…Hi, I’m Afrooz Gholizadehledari, a professional illustrator with over 10 years of experience creating narrative-driven imagery for print, digital, editorial, and large-scale public art. I specialize in visual storytelling, concept development, and translating ideas into expressive images that resonate with diverse audiences. My practice blends traditional and digital media, delivering production-ready artwork for international clients and exhibitions. I’m passionate about collaborative storytelling and bringing campaigns to life through thoughtful research, mood boards, and refined visuals.

Available to hire

Hi, I’m Afrooz Gholizadehledari, a professional illustrator with over 10 years of experience creating narrative-driven imagery for print, digital, editorial, and large-scale public art. I specialize in visual storytelling, concept development, and translating ideas into expressive images that resonate with diverse audiences.

My practice blends traditional and digital media, delivering production-ready artwork for international clients and exhibitions. I’m passionate about collaborative storytelling and bringing campaigns to life through thoughtful research, mood boards, and refined visuals.

Skills

Illustration

Character Design

Book Illustration

Editorial Illustration

Watercolour Illustration

Experience Level

Illustration

Expert

Character Design

Expert

Book Illustration

Expert

Editorial Illustration

Expert

Watercolour Illustration

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Intermediate

Language

English

Advanced

Persian

Fluent

Work Experience

Freelance Illustrator at Self-employed

January 1, 2010 - June 15, 2024

Freelance Graphic Designer & Illustrator based in Tehran, Iran, from 2010 to present. Designed and executed multiple large-scale mural paintings for Tehran Beautification Organization, contributing to over 15 public art projects including Baharestan Festival, Nowruz Egg Festival, and environmental initiatives. Illustrated children’s books for international publishers in Germany, UAE, Afghanistan, and Iran. Collaborated with editors and authors to visually communicate complex ideas in an engaging manner. Created title sequences, program IDs, and visual content for Iran Broadcasting (IRIB) TV shows from 2015 to 2018. Produced editorial illustrations and cover designs for books and magazines. Participated in group exhibitions and international illustration festivals across Milan, Moscow, Belgrade, Dnipro, and Copenhagen. Developed branding and promotional materials for cultural events and artistic collaborations.

Illustrator at Iranian Illustrators Society

January 1, 2018 - June 15, 2024

Active member since 2018, contributing to exhibitions, workshops, and community projects related to illustration and visual arts. Participated in Illustration Week exhibitions and thematic art festivals, gaining recognition for creative artworks.

Freelance Graphic Designer & Illustrator at Self-Employed

January 1, 2010 - Present

Created illustrations for books, editorial projects, cultural campaigns, and independent publications. Designed and executed 15+ large-scale public mural illustrations from concept development to final production. Developed narrative and conceptual illustrations for international clients across Europe and the Middle East. Participated in and exhibited works in international art exhibitions and festivals, engaging diverse audiences. Conducted visual research and concept exploration to support strong storytelling and thematic clarity. Delivered high-quality, production-ready artwork while meeting tight deadlines and client requirements.