Thomas Hilley
Illustrator

Thomas Hilley

Skilled in icon and logo design, drawing and cartooning.

About

With over ten years of professional experience, Thomas Hilley is a creative graphic designer and illustrator skilled in a variety of illustration styles, media, and software. Having worked with Google, he has crafted icon images to promote the opening of its branch offices and designed the logo for Google’s Fashionology workshop. Thomas also has illustrated several children’s books as well as instructional and promotional materials.

Employment

2 roles
Jun 2010 - Jul 2019 9 years 1 month
Illustrator/Designer
Independent

Thomas works on logos and branding, print and digital ads, and t-shirts. Illustration projects range from simple icons to detailed picture books. Some notable projects include:

  • Crafted icon images to promote the opening of Google branch offices.
  • Designed the logo for Google’s Fashionology workshop.
  • Developed an updated illustration style and created artwork for an online education company’s collection of hundreds of physics problems.
  • Drew vector assets for an animated video to announce the opening of a large city park.
  • Designed the layout and artwork for an independently-produced board game.
  • Illustrated several books for children in a distinctive style inspired by woodcut prints.
Jun 2007 - Jun 2010 3 years
Lead Graphic Designer
DuPree's Screen Printing

DuPree is a one stop shop for Oklahoma State, Stillwater Pioneer and OKC Thunder apparel in Stillwater, United States.

  • Worked with a major university’s athletic department.
  • Communicated clearly with customers to understand their design needs and ensure their satisfaction with the artwork.
  • Used typography and illustration skills to create custom designs for t-shirts and other screen printed products.
  • Directed work of part-time designers.
  • Collaborated with printing staff to monitor the quality of finished products.

Education

Aug 2002 - May 2007 4 years 9 months
Bachelor of Fine Arts, Graphic Design
Oklahoma State University

Portfolio

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