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Hi, I'm Geliza Paunan, a passionate illustrator and graphic designer based in Edison, New Jersey. With a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Illustration from Montclair State University, I enjoy bringing creativity to life through illustration, 2D animation, and character design. I also build my own merchandise business and collaborate with clients to bring their ideas to reality. I love networking within the creative community and regularly participate in markets, festivals, and exhibitions. Currently, I work remotely as a Graphic Designer and Illustrator for Hanahaki Magazine, where I focus on typography, layout, and collaborating with a team of artists and editors to create engaging visuals. I’m always excited to connect and collaborate on creative projects.…Hi, I'm Geliza Paunan, a passionate illustrator and graphic designer based in Edison, New Jersey. With a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Illustration from Montclair State University, I enjoy bringing creativity to life through illustration, 2D animation, and character design. I also build my own merchandise business and collaborate with clients to bring their ideas to reality. I love networking within the creative community and regularly participate in markets, festivals, and exhibitions. Currently, I work remotely as a Graphic Designer and Illustrator for Hanahaki Magazine, where I focus on typography, layout, and collaborating with a team of artists and editors to create engaging visuals. I’m always excited to connect and collaborate on creative projects.

Geliza Paunan

Illustrator, Graphic Designer, Animator, +2

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Hi, I'm Geliza Paunan, a passionate illustrator and graphic designer based in Edison, New Jersey. With a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Illustration from Montclair State University, I enjoy bringing creativity to life through illustration, 2D animation, and character design. I also build my own merchandise business and collaborate with clients to bring their ideas to reality. I love networking within the creative community and regularly participate in markets, festivals, and exhibitions. Currently, I work remotely as a Graphic Designer and Illustrator for Hanahaki Magazine, where I focus on typography, layout, and collaborating with a team of artists and editors to create engaging visuals. I’m always excited to connect and collaborate on creative projects.…Hi, I'm Geliza Paunan, a passionate illustrator and graphic designer based in Edison, New Jersey. With a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Illustration from Montclair State University, I enjoy bringing creativity to life through illustration, 2D animation, and character design. I also build my own merchandise business and collaborate with clients to bring their ideas to reality. I love networking within the creative community and regularly participate in markets, festivals, and exhibitions. Currently, I work remotely as a Graphic Designer and Illustrator for Hanahaki Magazine, where I focus on typography, layout, and collaborating with a team of artists and editors to create engaging visuals. I’m always excited to connect and collaborate on creative projects.

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Hi, I’m Geliza Paunan, a passionate illustrator and graphic designer based in Edison, New Jersey. With a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Illustration from Montclair State University, I enjoy bringing creativity to life through illustration, 2D animation, and character design. I also build my own merchandise business and collaborate with clients to bring their ideas to reality.

I love networking within the creative community and regularly participate in markets, festivals, and exhibitions. Currently, I work remotely as a Graphic Designer and Illustrator for Hanahaki Magazine, where I focus on typography, layout, and collaborating with a team of artists and editors to create engaging visuals. I’m always excited to connect and collaborate on creative projects.

Skills

Experience Level

Expert

Expert

Expert

Intermediate

Beginner

Beginner

Language

English

Fluent

Tagalog

Advanced

Work Experience

Freelance Artist at @froggy_bboi

September 1, 2020 - June 18, 2024

Built and developed a small business of my own merchandise. Engaged and networked with customers and future clients. Consulted with commissioners regarding product details such as colors, styles, and shipping. Participated in multiple markets and festivals such as MOCCAfest. Illustrated and presented artwork in small exhibitions.

Graphic Designer and Illustrator at Hanahaki Magazine

March 1, 2025 - June 18, 2024

Worked remotely with typography and layout using Canva. Collaborated with other artists, designers, writers, and editors. Created and illustrated graphics that complement text content.