Welcome!

Jillian Suzanne is a Visual Designer and Educator. 

(MA) Master of Arts in Art + Design Education from Rhode Island School of Design 

(BFA) Bachelor of Fine Arts from Art Center College of Design in Pasadena, CA. 

Professionally, Jillian works in Educational & Children Book Illustration, Graphic Design, Photography, Creative Project Direction & Management. 

Recognizing her enthusiasm for children's illustration, Jillian was asked to create the concept art and final illustrations for a charming children book/merchandise/live show series in Switzerland promoting a multi-platinum Swiss musician. She illustrated 8 books and countless merchandise for the series, before taking some time off from illustrating to obtain her MA.

A passion for visual storytelling and as a fierce defender of children, led Jillian to RISD. Her thesis: "Purposeful Play and the Art of Deeply Noticing" and "Dream Traveler", were researched and developed to illustrate a collaborative experience using art and narrative to guide youth toward self-empowerment, curiosity and autonomy.

Jillian just recently, completed a multi-year contract for Foundations inc. illustrating curriculum + comic companion for Lincoln Center NY's Jazz Academy, in collaboration with Mizzen by Motts.

She is currently keeping an eye out for her next long-term gig to build lasting relationships with.

Described as a "Mischievous Mary Poppins", which I believe translates to; She is very playful but has yet to ever miss a deadline. With a passion for Visual Storytelling and Purposeful Play, Jillian weaves special connections with humans of all ages/walks of life and has been developing unique methods + tools to connect and co-create with children on their level. 

A long-time dubbed "child whisperer" who loves to disrupt-disruption positively, Jillian is 

a firm believer that all children should be seen and heard... Often!

Visit: www.jilliansuzanne.com for more info.