Andreea Schmidt

Andreea Schmidt – Designer

Illustrator specialized in visual story telling through fantastical pictures and bold colour palettes.

Overview

With over a decade immersed in the vibrant world of design and illustration, I bring a seasoned eye and a deep passion for visual storytelling to every project. More than just creating aesthetically pleasing images, my aim is to craft illustrations that resonate emotionally, drawing the viewer into the heart of your book.

My journey has been one of continuous learning and skill development, from the technical precision honed through interior design to the imaginative freedom of illustration and the strategic oversight of art direction. This diverse experience equips me with a unique understanding of the publishing process and a keen ability to translate your vision into captivating visuals.

I'm particularly drawn to weaving together bold color palettes with classic artistic techniques, adding rich textures and overlays to my digital illustrations. My personal passion lies in exploring the intersection of history and fantasy, but I thrive on the creative challenge of adapting my style to meet the specific needs of each author and their story, always striving for unique and impactful results.

As an experienced art director, I understand the importance of clear communication, effective collaboration, and delivering on both your creative aspirations and practical requirements. My commitment to quality and client satisfaction ensures a smooth and rewarding partnership, resulting in a book that truly shines.

I offer a comprehensive range of illustration and design services, including:

- Book Covers

- Interior Illustrations

- Interior Format Design

- Marketing Images

Let's collaborate to bring your literary vision to life with artwork that captures the essence of your story and captivates your readers.

Services
Fiction
Fantasy Middle Grade Middle Grade Fantasy Picture Books Young Adult Fantasy
Languages
English
Certifications
  • BA Hons Interior Design Northumbria University, UK
  • BTEC Fine Art and Illustration Shrewsbury Sixth Form College, UK

Work experience

Self-employed

Mar, 2019 — Present

Bucharest, Romania

Jul, 2017 — May, 2025 (almost 8 years)
I managed a team of 4 talented designers and technicians, and together we worked on product collections (from initial sketches to finished production files), from stationery, to food packaging to toys and textiles. My main task alongside the management of the team, was the concept of the collections and the creation of the illustrations used.

The Design Solution, London, UK

Nov, 2014 — Jun, 2017 (over 2 years)
I worked on a large number of exciting projects for Duty Free Retail Spaces in airports around the world. It helped me hone a commercially oriented approach to design.

Portfolio

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The Stink Bug in the Tub

Brown, David Allan

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Kash and Mia’s Dream Adventures

., J.A.K

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Belief: An Illustrated Christmas Short Story

Garbini, Nicholas

Cover Design Illustration Typography Book Interior Design
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Viola The Vampire Witch : Hunter Chronicles

Hardesty, Isabelle

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The Summer of Festivals

Jane, Maddie

Cover Design Illustration Typography
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RUAPEHU: A NOVEL OF NEW ZEALAND

Reiss, Jesse

Cover Design Illustration Typography
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The Greenest Knight

Thatcher, Lucy

Cover Design Illustration Typography Book Interior Design
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Molly the Monkey in the land of Monkamonkacokacoka

Corbinand, Sandrine

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Love Rays

Sacks, Paula

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Kioa the Crocodile in the Land of Crakacrakacokacoka

Corbinand, Sandrine

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Cover Design Illustration Typography Book Interior Design

Andreea has 12 reviews

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Karina C.

Karina C.

Dec, 2025

Working with Andreea was an absolute joy. She is incredibly professional, follows guidance with ease, and has a true gift for capturing the essence of words and translating them into heartfelt, beautiful illustrations. She brought my daughter Gia’s book to life in a thoughtful, magical way. I cou...
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Andreea S.
Working on Karina and Gia's book was so much fun! I feel like I got to know you both through designing your characters! I hope it brings both you and your family a lot of joy for many years to come!
virginia K.

virginia K.

Nov, 2022

Working with Andreea was such a delight. I informed her immediately that it was my first time working with an illustrator, and she was patient and gave me great directions. She paid attention and took the time to direct and clarify each step. In addition, she went above and beyond by researching ...
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Nicholas G.

Nicholas G.

Oct, 2022

Andreea is an absolutely phenomenal artist, as well as designer for your book. I cannot give enough thanks for her efforts. She was professional to the utmost, very understanding, extremely creative, and continued our collaboration until everything, including unknown issues, were resolved. Her ou...
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Jesse R.

Jesse R.

Jul, 2022

Andreea was great to work with. I gave her several elements I was hoping to include in the book cover design and she assembled them with her own unique artistic create that really captured the vibe I was looking for. Every communication was promptly duplicated and answered. A real pro. Thanks!
ISABELLE H.

ISABELLE H.

Jun, 2022

Andreea has been a joy to work with. Her professionalism and attention to detail have made the process of getting my book cover created a great experience. I would highly recommend her and will be a return customer!

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