Yoav Zohar

Editorial & Caricature Art: Creating high-end caricatures for annual reports, magazines, and private events (specializing in satirical and political figures). Narrative Illustration: writing and illustrating comics ("The Wheel of Life") and children's book, focusing on strong narrative flow and character consistency. Merchandise Design: Designing commercial graphics for apparel and products, from concept to print-ready files (e.g., custom T-shirt lines). Digital Art & AI: Combining traditional drawing skills with modern digital tools and AI prompt engineering to create unique visual styles. Open for commissions and collaborations.

As part of the creative team, I was responsible for bridging the gap between product capabilities and user needs through high-quality video content. End-to-End Content Creation: Scripted, filmed, and edited engaging video content tailored for interactive experiences. Product Strategy: Designed and built the core library of video templates, directly influencing user adoption and activation rates. UX/UI Focus: Structured templates based on specific user use-cases (e.g., Lead Gen, FAQ, Shoppable Video) to ensure maximum value for customers. Trend Research: Analyzed eCommerce and social media trends to keep the template offering relevant and high-converting.

Created weekly editorial caricatures for KAN 11 Digital (Israeli Public Broadcasting Corporation). My role involved translating complex current events and "burning" social issues into sharp, engaging visual commentary. Key Responsibilities: News Cycle Response: Produced relevant artwork on a weekly basis, reacting to real-time political and social developments. Deadline Management: Worked under strict deadlines typical of a news organization, ensuring timely delivery for publication. Editorial Collaboration: Worked directly with the digital content team of a major national broadcaster to align visuals with the week's narrative.

Illustrated a full-length children's book published by "Niv" Books. The Project: A heartwarming story about a lost fledgling found and raised by a human family until it is strong enough to fly back to nature. Key Responsibilities: Character Design: Developed unique characters (the bird and the family members) that carry emotions and personality. Visual Consistency: Maintained strict consistency of the characters' look and feel across all pages and different angles. Collaboration: Worked closely with the author and the publishing house to ensure the visuals perfectly matched the narrative vision.

Served as a Graphic Designer in the IDF Spokesperson's Unit (Visual Information Branch). Role & Responsibilities: Visual War Room: Operated in a high-pressure, 24/7 visual operations room ("Hamal"), responding to real-time events and breaking news. Cross-Functional Collaboration: Worked closely within a creative team of video editors, photographers, and motion designers to produce comprehensive visual packages. Professional Training: Completed an intensive course covering advanced graphic design techniques, brand strategy, and crisis communication. Illustration: Created exclusive caricatures and illustrations for internal and external military communication needs.

Social guide & group facilitator for children with chronic diseases.

Weekly editorial illustrator for "Pnai Plus," Israel's leading entertainment magazine (part of the Yedioth Ahronoth media group). I was responsible for the visual concept and illustration of the weekly "Person of the Week" feature -highlighting the most discussed figure in the entertainment world. Key Responsibilities: Conceptualization: Translated trending news and celebrity culture into sharp, witty visual concepts on a tight weekly schedule. Print Deadlines: Worked under strict print production deadlines, ensuring zero delays for the weekly issue. Editorial Collaboration: Partnered with senior editors to align the artistic direction with the magazine's tone and the specific article's angle.