Keshav

Freelance Illustrator & Merchandise Designer

Redbubble • Freiberufler

Mar 2022 - Present • 4 yrs 3 mos

Independent creative practice serving self-published authors, print-on-demand entrepreneurs, Amazon KDP publishers, and e-commerce brands worldwide. Design original t-shirt graphics, hoodie prints, and apparel artwork for print-on-demand platforms including Merch by Amazon, Redbubble, and Printful — optimised for production specs and retail appeal Create coloring book interiors, activity books, and puzzle books formatted to Amazon KDP print specifications, with full bleed and proper margin requirements Develop cartoon illustrations, spot art, and character sets for merchandise lines, children's content, and digital products Manage full client lifecycle: briefing, concept development, revision rounds, and final file delivery across multiple formats (PNG, PDF, SVG, AI) 🏆 Key Achievement: Launched and maintained a portfolio of 200+ original designs across POD platforms. Contributed illustration and design work to KDP titles that have collectively generated over $40,000 in author royalties.