Sahil Shaikh
@sahilshaikh4
I illustrate, design, and build stories at The Souled Store, where pop culture meets everyday wear.
IndiaWhat I'm looking for
As a Senior Illustrator, my work transitions from pencil sketches to production files, balancing concept, colour, and craft. I design graphics and all-over prints across men’s and women’s silhouette ranges, develop tech packs to align art with production, and shape capsule collections from idea to garments, tone, and story. My process seamlessly transitions between Photoshop, Illustrator, and the sketchbook, utilising digital tools.
What drives me is seeing someone wear an idea that started as a rough sketch on my desk. I care about detail fit, fabric, and finish matter as much as the artwork itself.
I’m always exploring new materials, printing techniques, and visual narratives that connect with people in simple, human ways. Collaboration is central to my process, working closely with teams across design, sourcing, and marketing to make each piece functional from start to finish.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Senior Associate Illustrator
The Souled Store
Aug 2023 - Present (2 years 6 months)
Designed multiple licensed apparel capsule collections and led marketing campaign concepts, collaborating with sourcing and product teams to deliver tech packs and print-ready assets while ensuring licensor compliance.
Illustrator and Storyboard Designer
Peech Studio Pvt. Ltd
Jan 2021 - Jul 2023 (2 years 6 months)
Collaborated with art directors to produce scripts, storyboards, and vector assets for explainer videos for international clients, maintaining consistent design language to streamline animation production.
Environment Artist (Freelance)
Bakarmax
Feb 2023 - Mar 2023 (1 month)
Assembled client-provided props and assets into final visual backgrounds aligned with project scripts to meet production requirements.
Children's Book Illustrator
Jumbaya
Apr 2022 - Dec 2022 (8 months)
Conceptualized and produced storyboards, final scenes, and movable character assets for animated books, adapting styles across genres and pitching character designs based on editorial moodboards.
Product Designer (Freelance)
Smartivity
Dec 2020 - Sep 2022 (1 year 9 months)
Designed board game visuals and playable assets for STEM products using provided moodboards and CAD models to produce production-ready artwork.
Children's Book Illustrator
Dupki Studio
Nov 2020 - May 2021 (6 months)
Collaborated with editors to create visuals and character designs for the children's book "Ana's Nightmare," producing illustrations aligned with the provided script.
Graphic Designer (Freelance)
One Media
Dec 2020 - Jan 2021 (1 month)
Created Instagram visuals, post concepts, and designed the brand logo and supporting identity elements to enhance social presence.
Children's Book Illustrator (Intern)
Pratham Books
Dec 2019 - Apr 2020 (4 months)
Collaborated with art directors and editors to create illustrations and story layouts for six books on the StoryWeaver platform, adapting media to match each story's theme.
Illustrator (Freelance)
Jellyfish Magazine
Feb 2020 - Mar 2020 (1 month)
Conceptualized and illustrated issue visuals interpreting the magazine mascot through the theme 'Mystery' to complement editorial content.
Storyboard Artist (Intern)
Vaibhav Studios
Jun 2019 - Jul 2019 (1 month)
Produced background concepts and storyboards for studio projects, contributing to work later released by Nickelodeon and an internal series broadcast on Cartoon Network.
Character Designer
Alphen Design Studio
Nov 2017 - Jul 2018 (8 months)
Developed concept sketches and character designs for an upcoming 3D animated film, supporting the studio's visual development pipeline.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
DJ Academy of Design
Bachelor's Diploma, Communication Design
Completed a Bachelor's Diploma course focused on communication design, covering visual communication and design principles.
SIES College of Arts & Science
Attended SIES College of Arts & Science (secondary/tertiary education listed on resume).
Our Lady of Perpetual Succour High School
Completed secondary schooling at Our Lady of Perpetual Succour High School.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
IndiaAuthorized to work in
Portfolio
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