Zahra Sarfraz
Summary
Having completed my BA Degree in Illustration, I am keen to utilise my numerous skills. Being hard-working, adaptable and friendly, I work effectively, both individually and in a team. I am a keen learner, and am motivated to overcome challenges and achieve goals. I look forward to putting my creativity, artistic and organisational skills to good use.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Visual Development Assistant
Chap in the Box Studios
London , UK
08.2026 - 10.2026
- "Most successful internship"
- "Works quite fast"
- "Fantastic to work with"
- "Beautiful visuals"
Don’t Fear it Symposium
Nottingham Trent University
Nottingham , UK
02.2026 - 02.2026
- Most successful market so far
Urban Makers Market
Urban Makers
London , UK
07.2025 - 07.2025
Luv it Symposium
The Carousel x NTU
Nottingham , UK
02.2025 - 02.2025
Christmas Market
Handmade Nottingham x NTU
Nottingham , UK
12.2024 - 12.2024
Education
Bachelor of Arts - BA (Hons) Illustration
Nottingham Trent University
Nottingham2025
Diploma of Higher Education - UAL Level 3 Extended Diploma in Art and Design
New City College
London2020
GCSE - Mathematics
Swanlea School of Business and Enterprise
London2020
GCSE - Combined Science
Swanlea School of Business and Enterprise
London2018
GCSE - English Language
Swanlea School of Business and Enterprise
London2018
GCSE - Art, Craft and Design
Swanlea School of Business and Enterprise
London2018
GCSE - Religious Studies
Swanlea School of Business and Enterprise
London2017
Skills
- Teamworking and collaboration
- Organisational skills
- Time management
- Traditional illustration methods
- Print design and illustration
- Digital illustration proficiency
- Creative thinking
- Research skills
- Perseverance and determination
Projects / Competitions
- Book Cover Design project (The Essex Serpent) - Nottingham Trent University (January - February)
- Surface Pattern Designs for Lion & Leopard - Nottingham Trent University (April - May 2024) - Praise received from CEO of Lion & Leopard, for my Designs
- Featured in Lion & Leopard's online newsletter as one of the top five students with the best designs
- Products designed for Handmade Nottingham - Nottingham Trent University (October 2024 - May 2025)
- Entry to the Cover Design Awards (A Wrinkle in Time) - Penguin Books (January 2026)
- Learned Product Design at Liz Brown’s Summer Art School - Liz Brown (June 2026)
Hobbies and interests
- Traditional and digital drawing
- Painting and photography
- Reading (fiction, fantasy)
- Board games, card games
- Travelling
- Baking
Timeline
Visual Development Assistant
Chap in the Box Studios
08.2026 - 10.2026
Don’t Fear it Symposium
Nottingham Trent University
02.2026 - 02.2026
Urban Makers Market
Urban Makers
07.2025 - 07.2025
Luv it Symposium
The Carousel x NTU
02.2025 - 02.2025
Christmas Market
Handmade Nottingham x NTU
12.2024 - 12.2024
Bachelor of Arts - BA (Hons) Illustration
Nottingham Trent University
Diploma of Higher Education - UAL Level 3 Extended Diploma in Art and Design
New City College
GCSE - Mathematics
Swanlea School of Business and Enterprise
GCSE - Combined Science
Swanlea School of Business and Enterprise
GCSE - English Language
Swanlea School of Business and Enterprise
GCSE - Art, Craft and Design
Swanlea School of Business and Enterprise
GCSE - Religious Studies
Swanlea School of Business and Enterprise