Maya

Children's Book Illustrator

Coursera • Freelance

Feb 2026 - Present • 5 mos

Create original, engaging illustrations for children's books, working closely with authors and self-publishers to bring stories to life through character design, scene illustration, and cohesive visual storytelling. Develop artwork suited for both print (KDP, IngramSpark) and digital formats, ensuring illustrations meet publishing specifications for trim size, bleed, and resolution. Key responsibilities and achievements: Designed original characters, settings, and full-spread illustrations based on author manuscripts and creative briefs. Worked across digital illustration software (e.g. Procreate, Adobe Photoshop/Illustrator) to produce print-ready and eBook-ready artwork. Collaborated with authors and formatters to ensure illustrations integrate seamlessly with text layout and book design. Delivered consistent character styling and color palettes across multi-page picture books. Met publishing deadlines while accommodating client revisions and feedback rounds. Helped self-published authors create visually compelling books that stand out in a competitive children's market.

Author Website Designer

Udemy • Trabajador autónomo

Jan 2026 - Present • 6 mos

Design and build responsive, professional author websites tailored to self-published and traditionally published authors looking to grow their readership and sell more books. Work directly with clients to translate their brand and book catalog into clean, conversion-focused websites that include features such as book showcases, mailing list integration, blog/news sections, and online store or retailer links. Key responsibilities and achievements: Designed and launched custom author websites using platforms such as WordPress, Squarespace, and Wix, optimized for both desktop and mobile. Collaborated with authors to align site design with their genre, brand voice, and marketing goals. Integrated email signup forms, social media links, and book purchase/retailer buttons to support author marketing funnels\. Delivered fast turnaround times while maintaining strong client communication and revision support. Helped clients improve their online presence and credibility ahead of book launches