Fidelia Grainne

Personal Information

• Full Name: Fidelia Grainne
• Date of Birth: March 10, 1992
• Gender: Female
• Location: Chandler, Arizona, United States
• Education: Bachelor’s Degree, Digital Arts – Graphic Design from Florida International University
• Email: [email protected]
• Phone: 315-897-8900
• Social Networks: Facebook, Pinterest, Instagram, Threads, Behance, LinkedIn

About Me

As a passionate graphic designer at Coloringpagesforkids.net, I have dedicated my career to creating vibrant, engaging designs that breathe life into every page. By combining creativity with expertise, I strive to make our platform a leading resource in the world of coloring, inspiring creativity and joy for children worldwide.

Role on the Website

• Position: Graphic Designer
• Responsibilities:
  • Conceptualize and create unique designs for coloring pages across various themes and categories.
  • Collaborate with the team to ensure the designs meet educational and entertainment standards for children.
  • Develop seasonal and event-based collections to keep the content fresh and engaging.
  • Maintain and enhance the visual identity of the website.

Career Goals

• Main Goal: Enrich children’s creativity through thoughtfully designed, high-quality coloring content.
• Long-term Vision: Elevate Coloringpagesforkids.net to an internationally recognized resource by incorporating multilingual designs and interactive features.
• Personal Ambition: To continuously innovate in the realm of graphic design, contributing to a repository of thousands of unique coloring designs.

Work Experience

• 2015 – 2018: Junior Graphic Designer, Distraction Magazine, Florida
  • Assisted in the design and layout of monthly magazine issues, collaborating with the editorial team to ensure a seamless blend of visuals and content.
  • Created engaging visual content for both print and digital platforms, including feature articles, advertisements, and social media graphics.
  • Worked closely with senior designers to develop innovative concepts and design elements that aligned with the magazine’s brand and target audience.

• 2018 – 2021: Senior Graphic Designer at Yellow House Creative Consulting LLC

• • Assist in graphic design for advertising campaigns and publications.
  • Collaborate with the creative team to develop new design ideas for products.
• 2021 – 2023: Freelance Illustrator and Graphic Designer
  • Created custom designs for educational publishers and children’s events.
  • Specialized in character illustrations and themed activity pages.
  • Gained extensive experience in managing projects from concept to completion.
• 2024 – Present: Graphic Designer at Coloringpagesforkids.net
  • Lead designer for all site content, including themed collections and special projects.
  • Collaborated with the team to develop engaging user interfaces and visual content.
  • Played a key role in expanding the site’s content library to over 10,000 unique designs.

Certifications and Courses

• Certificate in Children’s Book Illustration, London Art College, 2016
• Advanced Graphic Design Course, Dublin Institute of Design, 2017
• Digital Illustration Masterclass, Skillshare, 2019
• SEO and Content Marketing for Designers, Coursera, 2021

Skills

• Creative Thinking: Generating innovative ideas to produce captivating designs for children.
• Technical Proficiency: Expertise in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, and Procreate.
• Communication: Strong interpersonal and collaborative skills, ensuring clear communication with the team and stakeholders.
• Project Management: Efficiently handle multiple projects, meeting deadlines without compromising quality.

Interests and Hobbies

• Exploring new trends in digital and traditional illustration.
• Volunteering at local art workshops for children.
• Collecting and studying children’s storybooks and illustrations for inspiration.