I'm Sam Alegre, aka Darkjellyfish. I'm a freelance illustrator and art director from a Caribbean island with experience in editorial illustration, storyboarding, concept art, children's books, comics, and graphic design. Living on a tropical island has given me the chance to experience different types of living, increasing my creativity to match different needs. I can go from illustrating stories for children's books to creating an emotional coming of age comic. However, what I'm most passionate about is creating characters out of my experiences. --- **Illustration portfolio** _Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_ **Design portfolio** _Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_ **Social media** _Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_

I'm Sam Alegre, aka Darkjellyfish. I'm a freelance illustrator and art director from a Caribbean island with experience in editorial illustration, storyboarding, concept art, children's books, comics, and graphic design. Living on a tropical island has given me the chance to experience different types of living, increasing my creativity to match different needs. I can go from illustrating stories for children's books to creating an emotional coming of age comic. However, what I'm most passionate about is creating characters out of my experiences. --- **Illustration portfolio** _Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_ **Design portfolio** _Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_ **Social media** _Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_

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I’m Sam Alegre, aka Darkjellyfish.

I’m a freelance illustrator and art director from a Caribbean island with experience in
editorial illustration, storyboarding, concept art, children’s books, comics, and graphic design.

Living on a tropical island has given me the chance to experience different types of living, increasing my creativity to match different needs. I can go from illustrating stories for children’s books to creating an emotional coming of age comic. However, what I’m most passionate about is creating characters out of my experiences.


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Language

Spanish; Castilian
Fluent
English
Advanced

Work Experience

Senior Graphic Designer at Studio 90
July 25, 2023 - Present
・Led the design team for over 35+ digital marketing campaigns across 10+ brands. ・Enhanced web traffic by 30% via brand activations for over 8+ brands. ・Created motion graphics, mock-ups and concepts improving design efficiency by 20%.
Illustrator & Art director at DKJF
June 1, 2018 - Present
・Created illustrations and designed characters for 50+ editorial and marketing projects. ・Developed brand assets and designed graphics for 15+ events and campaigns. ・Collaborated with writers and studios to develop visual concepts.
Illustrator at Unicef
December 1, 2018 - January 31, 2023
・Commissioned illustrator for 2019 and 2022's calendars. ・Created illustrations for several campaigns and printed media.
Illustrator at Farfaraway.co
May 1, 2020 - October 31, 2021
・Created narrative illustrations for digital multimedia platforms. ・Worked alongside the art director to develop characters and illustrated stories.
Art Director at Thinkmojo
May 1, 2021 - September 30, 2021
・Produced storyboards and illustration assets for motion 6+ graphics projects, delivering visual concepts for clients like Salesforce and Cosmian. ・Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure cohesive design execution.
Graphic Designer at Modafoca
February 26, 2019 - June 25, 2020
・Designed graphics for over 25+ marketing campaigns, including branding, packaging, and social media. Improving visual consistency and traffic by 30% across different platforms. ・Managed multiple projects simultaneously while adhering to tight deadlines.
Illustrator at Edu-zone
July 15, 2025 - February 22, 2019
Comic illustrator at Litevisual
June 30, 2018 - June 30, 2018
Art Director & Brand Developer at Sketchdom
October 31, 2019 - November 29, 2020
・Developed the branding for 2020’s online festival with over 400+ participants. ・Directed photoshoots and social media content, ensuring consistent brand execution. ・Managed project timelines to meet client and internal deadlines effectively.

Education

AAS in Visual Communication and Illustration at Chavón | Escuela de Diseño
September 1, 2016 - May 18, 2018

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Other
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