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I'm Zachary Gilbertson, an illustrator and visual developer focused on character design and digital illustration. I craft expressive characters, vivid scenes, and stories through line, color, and composition. With freelance experience and a collaborative mindset, I thrive in deadline-driven projects and enjoy iterating based on client feedback. My foundation in drawing, painting, and visual storytelling supports a growing portfolio of work.…I'm Zachary Gilbertson, an illustrator and visual developer focused on character design and digital illustration. I craft expressive characters, vivid scenes, and stories through line, color, and composition. With freelance experience and a collaborative mindset, I thrive in deadline-driven projects and enjoy iterating based on client feedback. My foundation in drawing, painting, and visual storytelling supports a growing portfolio of work.

Zachary Gilbertson

Illustrator, Designer, Character Designer, +2

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I'm Zachary Gilbertson, an illustrator and visual developer focused on character design and digital illustration. I craft expressive characters, vivid scenes, and stories through line, color, and composition. With freelance experience and a collaborative mindset, I thrive in deadline-driven projects and enjoy iterating based on client feedback. My foundation in drawing, painting, and visual storytelling supports a growing portfolio of work.…I'm Zachary Gilbertson, an illustrator and visual developer focused on character design and digital illustration. I craft expressive characters, vivid scenes, and stories through line, color, and composition. With freelance experience and a collaborative mindset, I thrive in deadline-driven projects and enjoy iterating based on client feedback. My foundation in drawing, painting, and visual storytelling supports a growing portfolio of work.

Available to hire

I’m Zachary Gilbertson, an illustrator and visual developer focused on character design and digital illustration. I craft expressive characters, vivid scenes, and stories through line, color, and composition.

With freelance experience and a collaborative mindset, I thrive in deadline-driven projects and enjoy iterating based on client feedback. My foundation in drawing, painting, and visual storytelling supports a growing portfolio of work.

Skills

Editorial Illustration

Experience Level

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Editorial Illustration

Expert

Book Illustration

Intermediate

Language

English

Fluent

Work Experience

Freelance Illustrator at Self-employed

September 1, 2025 - Present

Create original character concepts and illustrations tailored to client briefs. Collaborate with clients through iterative feedback and revision cycles. Manage project timelines independently, consistently meeting deadlines.

Office Administrative Assistant at Aring Equipment

January 1, 2019 - Present

Coordinate communication between departments, fostering collaboration and information sharing. Greet incoming visitors and customers professionally and provided friendly, knowledgeable assistance. Respond to inquiries from current and prospective clients. Balance multiple priorities while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail.

Bank Teller at Waterstone Bank

January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2019

Delivered high-quality customer service in a detail-sensitive environment. Managed high-volume transactions with accuracy and efficiency. Built trust with clients through clear communication and reliability.