Rachel O

Lead Comic Artist

Tapas • Tiempo completo

Feb 2025 - Present • 1 yr 3 mos

Serving as the sole creative hand behind Ultimate Crusaders, an action-fantasy comic series published on Tapas. Responsible for the entire production pipeline from concept to publication, handling everything from initial sketches and penciling through inking, coloring, and lettering across all issues. With 4 issues published and a 5th in production, the series represents a consistent body of sequential art work built entirely from the ground up. Responsibilities & Skills Demonstrated: Concept sketching & character design Penciling & inking Coloring & shading Lettering & typography Sequential storytelling & panel layout End-to-end comic production

Lead Brand Designer

Esports Engine • Tiempo completo

Aug 2024 - Present • 1 yr 9 mos

Serving as Lead Brand Designer for VAIN Esports, responsible for building and maintaining the organization's complete visual identity from the ground up. Deliverables include a full logo system, brand identity framework, social media assets, and Twitter/X header design, all built around a sleek, minimal aesthetic that reflects the team's competitive edge and personality. Work spans both conceptual development and execution, collaborating closely with the client to refine the brand direction across multiple iterations until the vision is fully realized.

Freelance Graphics Designer

Upwork • Freelance

May 2021 - Present • 5 yrs

I've been doing this for 11 years — and honestly, I still get excited every time a new project lands in my inbox. Over the years I've worked with 300+ individuals and 40+ brands, helping them figure out what they want to look like to the world. Flyers, logos, social media assets, full brand identities, I've done it all, but branding is where I really come alive. There's something satisfying about taking a scattered idea and turning it into something that actually feels like a brand. I'm not here to just deliver files and disappear. I want to understand what you're building and make sure what I create actually serves it. If that sounds like what you're looking for, let's talk.