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Shivangi Shaily

@shivangishaily

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I’m a comic book illustrator blending character design, sequential art, and traditional aesthetics.

India

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What I'm looking for

I’m looking to create comics and graphic storytelling where character design and sequential art matter, and where I can also teach/mentor creatively. I want to build work that blends strong design with authentic traditional aesthetics.

I lead with curiosity and detail—embracing the grassroots level to spot insights that strengthen visual storytelling. I’m happiest learning new skills while mentoring others in creativity.

I work full-time as a comic book illustrator, focusing on character design and sequential art. I illustrate graphic novels and create children’s comics, supported by a strong foundation in design and visual storytelling.

I’ve shared my practice through teaching and design mentoring, including guest faculty work at NIFT and online English CBSE/NCERT classes. I also research and write, with publications including a research paper on Sustainable Fashion and Hindi writing credits.

My work connects art traditions with narrative—illustrating a 10-page graphic anthology in traditional Sohrai painting style of Jharkhand, and integrating traditional aesthetics through handicraft design. I’m proud to have recently won a National Gold Medal in the Comics Creator Championship at the WAVES Summit 2025.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Co author and artist

Current

Freelance

Jan 2024 - Present (2 years 6 months)

Co-authors and illustrates graphic novels and comics as a freelance comic creator. Works on character design and sequential art, including traditional Sohrai-inspired illustration styles.

Illustration Character Design Graphic Novels Comics Sohrai (Traditional) Illustration

Guest Faculty

National Institute of Fashion Technology

Nov 2019 - Dec 2023 (4 years 1 month)

Worked as a guest faculty at NIFT Patna, teaching design across multiple semesters and supporting juries and exam invigilation.

Design Teaching Exams Invigilation Fashion Education

English Educator

Unacademy

May 2023 - Jul 2023 (2 months)

Taught online English classes for CBSE/NCERT Class 11.

Online Teaching English Instruction

Ux/ui teacher

Avodha

Mar 2022 - Aug 2022 (5 months)

Taught UI/UX as part of the 'मातृभाषा' program.

UX UI Instruction

Creative Writer

Self-Employed

Jan 2019 - Jan 2021 (2 years)

Worked as a self-employed creative writer, publishing a Hindi book and contributing writing via blogging and research.

Creative Writing Hindi Publishing Blogging Research Writing

Senior Project Associate

USTTAD Project (NIFT)

Mar 2017 - Dec 2017 (9 months)

Worked on the USTTAD project (NIFT and Ministry of Minority project) conducting diagnostic studies for 25 handicraft/handloom units and supporting research and workshop conduction.

Handicraft Handloom Research Diagnostics Workshop Facilitation

Design and Rural Development Consultant

SHRMS

Jan 2013 - Jan 2014 (1 year)

Provided consulting support for design and rural development, including reviewing and advising entrepreneurship development programs through self-help groups.

Design Consulting Rural Development Entrepreneurship Program Support Self Help Groups (SHGs)

Regional Manager and Designer

JHARCRAFT

Sep 2012 - Aug 2013 (11 months)

Worked as a regional manager/designer at JHARCRAFT, including leather accessories sampling and manufacturing activities.

Leather Accessory Sampling Manufacturing Oversight

Textile Innovation Council Member

Government of India

Jan 2012 - Jan 2013 (1 year)

Served on the Government of India Textile Sectorial Innovation Council for two years.

Textile Innovation Advisory Sector Innovation Council Membership

Graduating Project Internship

International Trade Associates

Jan 2010 - Jan 2012 (2 years)

Completed a graduating project internship at International Trade Associates (Noida) with exposure for Geekay International (Jalandhar).

Freelancing

Arts and Hobby Class

Jan 2015 - Present (11 years 6 months)

Owned and taught arts and hobby classes from home as a freelancer.

Home Based Instruction

Assistant Professor

NIFT Rae Bareli

Jan 2014 - Present (12 years 6 months)

Assistant professor in the Leather Design Department at NIFT Rae Bareli, teaching design-focused subjects including project work, design communication, and prototyping/sampling.

Leather Design Geometry

Visiting Faculty (Fashion)

NILA (Lingayya University)

Worked as a visiting faculty for fashion.

Fashion Education Guest Teaching

Expert Alumni

USTTAD Punjabi Tilla Khussa Jutti Handicraft

Provided expert alumni support for a USTTAD diagnostic study related to Punjabi Tilla Khussa jutti handicrafts.

Diagnostic Support Handicraft Advisory Research Support

Design Faculty

Bhanwar Rathore Design Studio

Served as a design faculty member for NIFT/NID/architecture and NATA preparatory education.

Design Instruction NATA Architecture Prep

Craft Cluster Initiative

I'M

Participated in a craft cluster initiative by I’M (a NIFT and Ministry of Textile initiative) in Dudhi, Dhar district, Madhya Pradesh.

Craft Cluster Participation

Industry Internship

Apollo International Leathers

Completed an industry internship at Apollo International Leathers (Noida).

Leather Industry Exposure

Teaching Partner

MAC Studio

Worked as a teaching partner for art and craft-related activities and workshops.

Workshop Facilitation Mentoring

Artist / Featured Designer

Rucept

Created featured designs for mobile case cover design.

Mobile Case Cover Design

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Udemy

Udemy Certification Courses, Illustration and Design

Ongoing Udemy certifications focused on comic making, anatomy, and minimalism.

Interaction Design Foundation

UX Certification Courses, User Experience (UX) and Design

2021 - 2022

Completed multiple UX-related certification courses, including usability testing and design thinking.

Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU)

Post Graduate Diploma in Intellectual Property Rights (PGDIPR), Intellectual Property Rights

2013 - 2014

Completed PGDIPR (Post Graduate Diploma in Intellectual Property Rights) at IGNOU, New Delhi.

Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU)

Master of English Language and Literature (MEG), English Language and Literature

2012 - 2014

Completed MEG (Master of English Language and Literature) at IGNOU, New Delhi.

National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT), New Delhi

Bachelor of Design, Leather Apparel Design and Technology (LADT)

2006 - 2010

Completed B.Design in Leather Apparel Design and Technology (LADT) at NIFT, New Delhi.

GLA College, Daltonganj

Intermediate Science, Science

2003 - 2005

Completed Intermediate Science (JAC Board) at GLA College, Daltonganj.

Sacred Heart School, Daltonganj

ICSE Class 10, General Education

Activities and societies: Served in school administration as prefect (vice-captain/captain of the house) for three consecutive years and as Head Girl (SPL).

Completed ICSE Class 10 at Sacred Heart School, Daltonganj.