My name is Nusha

I’m a first-gen Iranian-American freelance illustrator, originally from the South Bay.

I graduated from California College of the Arts in 2012, receiving my BA in Writing & Literature, focusing on comics and graphic novels.

I’ve previously worked as a digital designer for Z2 Comics and an illustrator and graphic designer for Dotdash Meredith, creating illustrated infographics, editorials, and photo collages. Currently looking to expand into art direction. Here’s a list of some clients I’ve worked for:


New York Times
NBC News
Inside Intercom
Death, Sex & Money
Channeling Podcast
Global Press Journal
Longreads
Briarpatch
Noema Magazine
Philadelphia Printworks
Lenny Letter
ZocDoc
Casper
Akashic Books
MM.LaFleur

Here are some of my recognitions:

American Illustration 40 Chosen Winner
2018 Communication Arts Illustration Competition, shortlist

If you’d like to work with me, email me at nushaashjaee at gmail dot com 🌷