I specialise in commercial illustration, packaging design, and surface pattern design. I bridge big-picture art direction with hands-on execution to translate complex concepts into cohesive visual outcomes across print, exhibition, and digital contexts. By looking at art through a marketing lens, I deliver versatile, narrative-driven designs that scale seamlessly from large-scale murals to retail merchandise, driving consumer engagement for cultural and commercial brands. I’m a D&AD New Blood winner and was hand-picked for New Designers 2026.

Alesha Shukor

I specialise in commercial illustration, packaging design, and surface pattern design. I bridge big-picture art direction with hands-on execution to translate complex concepts into cohesive visual outcomes across print, exhibition, and digital contexts. By looking at art through a marketing lens, I deliver versatile, narrative-driven designs that scale seamlessly from large-scale murals to retail merchandise, driving consumer engagement for cultural and commercial brands. I’m a D&AD New Blood winner and was hand-picked for New Designers 2026.

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I specialise in commercial illustration, packaging design, and surface pattern design. I bridge big-picture art direction with hands-on execution to translate complex concepts into cohesive visual outcomes across print, exhibition, and digital contexts.
By looking at art through a marketing lens, I deliver versatile, narrative-driven designs that scale seamlessly from large-scale murals to retail merchandise, driving consumer engagement for cultural and commercial brands. I’m a D&AD New Blood winner and was hand-picked for New Designers 2026.

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Language

English
Fluent
Malay
Advanced
Chinese
Intermediate

Work Experience

Illustrator & Creative Artworker at Twitch Branding
November 1, 2024 - Present
Designed highly engaging digital emotes and community banners for streamer FadedPigeon47, driving increased user engagement.
Illustrator & Creative Artworker at Tap & Tandoor
November 1, 2024 - Present
Created social media campaign assets and promotional glassware designs for Instagram and TikTok to promote the newly launched restaurant.
Illustrator & Creative Artworker at Viva Palestina
November 1, 2024 - Present
Designed bespoke Eid money envelopes and managed end-to-end design and layout adaptation for distribution.
Illustrator & Creative Artworker at Soulmade Café
November 1, 2024 - Present
Designed F&B posters to boost sales amongst younger Gen Z audiences for a local café.
Illustrator & Creative Artworker at LUSH x PSOOL
November 1, 2024 - Present
Collaborated on multi-format spatial planning and art installation while designing RISO-graph posters and social media animations to drive public campaign engagement.
Illustrator & Creative Artworker at Lily’s
November 1, 2024 - Present
Designed branding and packaging for a cocktail bar & speakeasy, including wine bottle packaging, menu design, collectable merchandise, and a mural.
Freelance Illustrator & Creative ArtworkER at Self-Employed / Freelance
November 1, 2024 - Present
Delivered multi-disciplinary illustration and design services for clients including LUSH x PSOOL, Soulmade Café, Viva Palestina, Tap & Tandoor, Twitch branding for FadedPigeon47, and OrphanCare. Responsibilities encompassed spatial planning, poster design, social media assets, product packaging, fundraising merchandise, and press coverage coordination.
Brand Ambassador at Hazaar Marketplace App
January 1, 2024 - September 1, 2024
Led on-campus promotional campaigns, increasing application downloads by 19%, and organized collaborative pop-up markets, coordinating logistics and stakeholder communication to support local businesses and artists.
Brand Ambassador at Hazaar – Student Marketplace App
January 1, 2024 - September 1, 2024
Led promotional campaigns during fresher’s week to boost brand awareness. Hosted pop-up markets supporting small businesses and emerging artists. Provided consumer insights to improve UI/UX. Distributed promotional materials and engaged students to promote referral programs, free samples, and vouchers, increasing app downloads by 20%.
Freelance Illustrator at ArtByAlesha
March 1, 2020 - June 20, 2024
Increased user engagement by designing bespoke Twitch emotes and social media banners. Generated over RM1200 in revenue and donated proceeds to OrphanCare by producing unique hand-painted tote bags. Created brand-consistent logos and designs for small businesses, designed YouTube thumbnails using marketing knowledge, and produced custom portraitures on commission. Demonstrated attention to detail and expertise in traditional and digital mediums. Selected as one of 30 artists featured in the 'At Home' Art Exhibition.

Education

Bachelors of Arts at Arts University Bournemouth
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2023
University Foundation Programme at David Game College
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2018
Bachelor of Arts in Illustration at Arts University Bournemouth
January 11, 2030 - January 2, 2026
University Foundation Programme - Architecture, Art & Design at David Game College
January 11, 2030 - January 2, 2026
BA (Hons) Illustration at Arts University Bournemouth
January 11, 2030 - June 18, 2026
University Foundation Programme at David Game College
January 11, 2030 - June 18, 2026
BA (Hons) Illustration at Arts University Bournemouth
January 11, 2030 - June 24, 2026
University Foundation Programme at David Game College
January 11, 2030 - June 24, 2026
BA (Hons) Illustration at Arts University Bournemouth
September 1, 2023 - June 1, 2026
University Foundation Program at David Game College
January 1, 2023 - August 1, 2023

Qualifications

International Certificate of Education by Cambridge Assessment International Education (CAIE) – Distinction
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2016
Cambridge International Certificate of Education (ICE) - Distinction
January 11, 2030 - January 2, 2026
CAIE International Certificate of Education
January 11, 2030 - June 18, 2026
CAIE International Certificate of Education – Distinction (8 A*s and 2 As)
January 11, 2030 - June 24, 2026
CAIE International Certificate of Education Distinction (8 A*s and 2 As)
January 11, 2030 - June 26, 2026
D&AD New Blood Academy Eligibility
January 1, 2026 - June 26, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Retail, Non-Profit Organization, Education, Professional Services, Consumer Goods, Software & Internet