Isadora Jimenez

Illustrator | Graphic Artist | Art Instructor | Visual Storyteller

Tampa, FL 33617

813-450-9913 | isadorajimenez.art@gmail.com

Professional Summary

Versatile illustrator, graphic artist, and art instructor with 10+ years of experience creating narrative-driven artwork, book covers, children’s book illustrations, sequential art, merchandise graphics, photo retouching, and print-ready design assets. Skilled in Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, and Clip Studio Paint, with experience in both traditional and digital media, typography, layout, visual storytelling, and production preparation. Experienced in managing multiple creative projects, meeting deadlines, collaborating with clients and creative teams, and developing art instruction and curriculum for children, teens, and adults.

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‍Core Qualifications

Digital Illustration & Graphic Design
Children’s Book Illustration & Sequential Art
Book Cover & Narrative Illustration
Typography, Layout & Visual Storytelling
Print & Digital Production
Photo Retouching & Image Restoration
Storytelling, Writing & Editing
Lesson Planning & Art Instruction
Retail Operations & Team Supervision
Customer Service & Client Relations
Time & Project Management
Creative Collaboration

Software & Tools

Design & Illustration:
Adobe Photoshop | Adobe Illustrator | Adobe InDesign | Clip Studio Paint

Traditional Media:
Pen & Ink | Acrylic Painting | Face Paint | Henna Art

Additional Skills:
CMYK/RGB Print-Ready File Preparation | Typography | Layout | Editing | Proofreading

Languages:

English – Advanced | Spanish – Intermediate

Selected Clients & Collaborations

· Kaman’s Art Shoppes, Inc. (Supervisor)

· Fenom Comics (“Star Riders”)

· Tellinga (Postcards)

· Carrollwood Cultural Center (Teaching)

· Ray Valdes Photography (Photo Retouching and Repair)

· Wanda Reyes (“Valentino’s Adventures in Puerto Rico”)

· Florist (Band, “Adrift” Album)

Cumulative Experience

Fantabulous Creations – Tampa, FL & Remote
Illustrator | Graphic Designer | Author | Art Instructor
2012 – Present

Create original digital and traditional artwork including book and comic covers, merchandise graphics, logos, pet portraits, postcard art, spot illustrations, face painting, and henna artwork.
Prepare artwork for screen printing, digital printing, publication, merchandise production, and online distribution.
Develop storyboards, page layouts, visual concepts, and narrative artwork for independent and client projects.
Authored and illustrated two children’s books, Toot, Toot, Tootie and Leafy Sea Dragons.
Provide private art instruction for learners of different ages and skill levels, with an emphasis on drawing, illustration, comics, and visual storytelling.
Manage multiple creative projects and client assignments while meeting deadlines and adapting to different production requirements.
Collaborate directly with clients and creative partners while also working effectively with minimal supervision.

Kaman’s Art Shoppes, Inc. – Tampa, FL
Supervisor
2013 – Present

Lead and train team members in a fast-paced, client-facing creative environment.
Provide face painting, caricature art, and customized artwork while maintaining efficient, professional customer service.
Maintain daily operations including equipment management, inventory control, merchandising, and visual presentation.
Support customer relationships and sales through personalized creative services and product recommendations.

Ray Valdes – Photography – Tampa, FL
Photo Retoucher
2012 – 2022

Edited, restored, and enhanced professional portrait and commercial photography.
Performed image correction and retouching for digital delivery and print production.
Collaborated with photographers and clients to meet artistic and technical standards.

Tellinga – Remote
Postcard Artist
2020 – 2021

Created customized narrative illustrations based on customer-submitted stories.
Translated written concepts into engaging visual storytelling.
Maintained consistent quality while meeting short turnaround deadlines.

Wanda Reyes – *Valentino’s Adventures in Puerto Rico*
Editor & Uncredited Contributing Illustrator
Feb 2025 – May 2025

Repaired and reformatted approximately 40 illustrations for a bilingual children’s book in English and Spanish.
Created four new spot illustrations and refined existing artwork.
Retouched cover artwork and typography for improved print presentation.
Edited dialogue, page layout, and visual pacing to strengthen readability and production readiness.

Fenom Comics – *Star Riders* (Kickstarter Campaign)
Cover Inker
2024

Inked an interior cover for Star Riders, featured in Fenom Comics’ 2024 Kickstarter release.
Converted supplied pencil artwork into a bold, high-contrast finished illustration.
Prepared artwork for professional print reproduction.

Florist – *Adrift Album*
Album Cover Illustrator
June 2025

Illustrated two album covers reflecting the band’s tone, symbolism, and themes.
Created artwork suitable for both digital and print distribution.
Delivered high-resolution final artwork prepared for production.

Carrollwood Cultural Center – Tampa, FL
Art Instructor – Artist Workshops
June 2025 – Present

Teach drawing, traditional pen and ink, manga, comics, visual storytelling, realism, and color to youth and adult students.
Taught two six-week youth courses in Traditional Pen & Ink and Manga & Comic Book Illustration.
Currently teach Basic Drawing and Advanced Drawing classes.
Develop original lesson plans, demonstrations, projects, reference materials, and constructive critiques to support student growth.

Education & Professional Development

Ringling College of Art and Design — Florida

Bachelor of Fine Arts – Illustration

University of Tampa — Florida

Writing the Graphic Narrative Course

Tom Beland — Puerto Rico

Cartooning Classes

Deborah Hunt — Puerto Rico

Theater and Mask Creation Course

edX.org — Remote

Introduction to Marketing