Gavin McCarthy

Gavin McCarthy – Designer

Gavin is a professional freelance illustrator and designer who specializes in visual development, world building and conceptualization.

Overview

With a career spanning close to 20 years in the fields of illustration and design under my belt, I can confidently provide my clients with a professional, stress free experience that values communication and enthusiasm. Together, we will map out the project, set goals and deadlines, and craft some captivating illustrations to help bring your project to life.


Working as a freelance illustrator, concept artist and designer in publishing, game development and film/television; I take great joy in assisting my clients with their visual development needs. Everything from cover art, spot illustrations, lettering and even art direction. I am here to help.


I have had the pleasure of working with a number of wonderful publishers such as Scholastic, Bloomburg Businessweek, Rubicon Publishing, Chickadee Magazine, Maisonneuve and The Feathertale Review.


Lastly, my extensive freelance career has given me what my loving wife calls a “Swiss Army Knife of Skills”. So if something comes up outside of illustration, I am sure I can help you out.


Let's make something amazing together!

Services
Fiction
Dystopian Horror Humor & Comedy Picture Books Space Opera
Awards
  • 2012 National Magazine Awards - Gold Award, Best Single Issue - Silver Award, Humour Feathertale Review 9 (Feathertale)
  • 2011 Gemini Award - Best Cross-Platform Project - Children's & Youth Babar and the Adventures of Badou (Nelvana)
  • 2011 and 2012 Corus President's Award - Style Guide Design Babar and the Adventures of Badou (2011) - Beyblade (2012) (Nelvana)
Certifications
  • Sheridan Institute - Bachelor of Applied Arts (With Honours) - Illustration

Work experience

Self-employed

Apr, 2005 — Present

I am a freelance illustrator, concept artist and designer working primarily in publishing, game development and interactive media. Over the years I have provided my services to a number of clients from a wide variety of industries and applications. Specializing in illustration and graphic design, I am happy to share my experience to help my clients realize the full potential of their project's visual development.

Clients include,
Ontario Creates, Marion Surgical, Komi Games, ZeaKal Inc, BancyCo, Household Games, Actual Humans, Torn Banner Studios, Bloomberg Businessweek, Finish Line Games, Reactiv Pictures, Scholastic Canada, Rubicon Publishing, chickaDEE Magazine, Maisonneuve, Corus Entertainment, The Feathertale Review

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