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Ishita Jain

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Adjunct Faculty at School of Visual Arts
📍 New York, New York, United States

Ishita Jain is a New York-based illustrator, designer, and author who creates work for clients like The New York Times and Sephora. An alumna of the National Institute of Design and the School of Visual Arts (SVA), she also serves as an Adjunct Faculty member at SVA.

Originally from Delhi, India, Ishita finds inspiration in nature, day-to-day moments, and shimmering light. After moving to NYC, she found solace in the citys parks and green spaces, which became a central theme in her work and led to her book, "Searching For Sunshine. "

She specializes in drawing on location to document the people, places, and stories that surround her.

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Experience
6 Years
Current Role
Adjunct Faculty
Job Level
Middle
Location
New York, New York, United States
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Nature in Cities
Authored the book "Searching for Sunshine" about finding happiness and connection in urban green spaces after moving to New York from Delhi.
Visual Storytelling
As an author and illustrator of multiple books for all ages, she focuses on documenting and sharing stories through her visual work.
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Career

Work history

9-2022
Adjunct Faculty
School of Visual Arts
Freelance Illustrator
Self-employed
6-2019 - 8-2019
Design Intern
Bloomsbury USA
Author & Illustrator
Penguin Random House India
2-2016
Graphic Designer
National Institute of Design
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SVA Illustration Residency Q&A: Catching Up With Ishita Jain. Featured in School of Visual Arts (SVA) Events
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Education
2018 - 2020
Master of Fine Arts - MFA
School of Visual Arts
2011 - 2015
Bachelor’s Degree
National Institute of Design
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