ABOUT

About the Designer

My name is Hannah Oliner and I’m an illustrator and graphic designer. I currently work as Broadcast Artist at Yorktel, and freelance illustrator/designer.

I read a LOT of picture books since I was a child and the older I grew, the more that interest blossomed into a passion and eventually, a career.

Although my main focus lies within the realm of illustrating and writing children's picture books, I create works relating to typography/hand lettering, graphic design, brand development, editorial illustration, web design, writing/copyediting, animation, and photography.

I dabble in a plethora of media, including Adobe (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Acrobat, Bridge), Articulate Storyline, ink, watercolor, acrylic, gouache, charcoal and a combination of any of the things mentioned.

Tell me about your design needs and together, we’ll create a unique and stunning work of art.
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Illustration

Any piece of writing can be enhanced by drawings and images, whether you want to tell a story or teach a lesson.

Graphic Design

Formatting art and text is imperative to successful advertisements, magazines, books, and websites.

Typography

Typography is more than choosing pretty fonts: it's a vital component of user interface and sets the tone for a brand.

Photo Editing

Photo editing ranges from restoring photographs to molding eye-catching images according to the brand's needs.

  • Education

    MARYLAND INSTITUTE COLLEGE OF ART (MICA), 2012, Baltimore, MD


    BFA in Illustration, Dual Minor in Book Arts & Creative Writing

  • Skills

    • Adobe CC & CS3-6 (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign,Acrobat, Bridge)

    • Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook)

    • Articulate Storyline

    • Vyond

    • Flipbuilder PDF Professional

    • Libre Office

    • HTML5/CSS

    • Affinity Photo, Publisher, Designer

    • Paint (Watercolor, Acrylic, Gouache, Oil)

    • Ink

    • Graphite

  • Illustration Experience

    • Designed characters and backgrounds for workplace training animations provided to SSA employees nationwide.

    • Artwork commissioned to beautify public spaces such as light rail cars, buses, and sides of buildings.

    • Restored and recreated vintage illustrations used as stickers, product labels, and cards for client acquisition and increase product sales.

    • Designed numerous character designs and illustrations for educational publishing houses.

    • Authored and designed book interior and cover, pending publication.

    • Created series of digital and watercolor food illustrations used for company website, decorating public space, and promotional materials.

    • Designed fan-based board game illustrations for popular board game.

  • Graphic Design Experience

    • Created presentations, interactive videos, and animations for workplace training videos provided to SSA employees nationwide.

    • Spearheaded multiple companies’ rebranding campaigns by designing wide variety of print and digital advertising materials.

    • Designed numerous pitch materials for potential clients of the company, and have directly contributed to client acquisition.

    • Created logo to represent the company at hundreds of worldwide client locations and functions.

    • As design lead, created layouts and typography for employee handbook used by thousands of employees across company’s North American locations.

    • Constructed numerous design templates to maximize production speed and efficiency. 

    • Directed photo shoots and edited photography to create visually-striking advertisements.

  • Communications Experience

    • Directed communications and enforced project deadlines between production team and offshore vendor in order to produce high-quality college textbooks.

    • Managed photographers and print vendors to manufacture high-quality and cost-efficient flyers, banners, brochures, and tradeshow displays.

    • Maintained open communication via email and teleconferencing with domestic and international companies to develop logos and visually appealing page layouts.

    • Directed Adobe InDesign tutorials and constructive critiques for dozens of students and colleagues.

    • Increased sales by 5% through unwavering commitment to customer service, listening to client questions, and offering products and services to best fit clients’ individual needs.

  • Work Experience

    Broadcast Artist II

    YORKTEL, Baltimore, MD

    2022-present


    Graphic Design Lead

    MILES & STOCKBRIDGE, Baltimore, MD

    2016-22


    Design Contractor

    STANLEY BLACK & DECKER, Towson, MD

    2015


    Production Lead

    WORDS & NUMBERS, Baltimore, MD

    2015


    Graphic Artist

    SAGE DINING SERVICES, Lutherville, MD

    2014-15


    Graphic Design & Communications Assistant

    JOHNS HOPKINS CAREY BUSINESS SCHOOL, Baltimore, MD

    2013


    Graphic Designer

    MOSAIC TECHNOLOGIES, Brisbane, Australia

    2012


    Teaching Assistant—Advanced Book Illustration

    MARYLAND INSTITUTE COLLEGE OF ART (MICA), Baltimore, MD

    2012


    Design Intern

    TULKOFF FOOD PRODUCTS, Baltimore, MD

    2010, 11

  • Project History

    Mural Painting

    TAGLIT-BIRTHRIGHT, Jerusalem, Israel

    2014


    Book Illustration

    WORDS & NUMBERS, Baltimore, MD

    2013


    Character Designs

    NUMBERFIT, Amersham, UK

    2013


    Logo & Magazine Layouts

    LOLOI RUGS, Dallas, TX 

    2012

  • Honors & Awards

    Outstanding Newsletter Accolades

    THE FEDERAL BAR ASSOCIATION “Outstanding Newsletter” Awarded to the Maryland Chapter for twice-yearly newsletter I designed

    2019, 2021


    Featured Exhibition

    ENOCH PRATT FREE LIBRARY “Maurice Sendak Tribute” Exhibition 

    2014


    Featured Exhibition

    MARYLAND INSTITUTE COLLEGE OF ART (MICA) “Commencement” Exhibition 

    2012


    Overall Winner

    MARYLAND TRANSIT ADMINISTRATION (MTA) “Words on Wheels” Design Contest 

    2011


    Finalist

    SPOONFLOWER “Alphabet Pattern” Art Contest

    2011


    Published Artwork

    MARYLAND INSTITUTE COLLEGE OF ART (MICA) “Sequential Arts” Publication

    2009


    Overall Winner

    ARCELOR/MITTAL STEEL: SPARROWS POINT “Work Safety Art” Calendar Contest

    2007


    Finalist

    UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND “Brain Art” Contest

    2006

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