CHILDREN'S ILLUSTRATOR
I create story-driven illustrations for the middle grade and children's market.
Hi ! I'm Jana
Hi! I'm Jana, a professional digital illustrator specializing in children’s and middle-grade publishing, games, and media.
With four years of freelance experience, I’ve worked with publishing houses like Manuscripts Press, game studios like Dark-1 games, and board game companies like Edge of Exile Entertainment. For the past four years, I’ve been part of the core illustration team at Studio 351, creating 2D graphics for high-profile clients like Ed Sheeran, UPSAHL, and KATSEYE. I’ve also worked on editorial, app, and web illustrations for companies like DocuWare, but my true passion lies in children’s publishing.
I’m currently seeking agency representation and open to freelance opportunities with publishers, game developers, and creative teams. Let’s bring your project to life—feel free to contact me!
Hi ! I'm Jana
At age six, I began my artistic journey as a student at the atelier of Simonida Filipova-Kitanoska, leading me to formal training at the High School of the Arts in North Macedonia and further studies through mentorships and courses with artists like Adam Duff, Stan Prokopenko, and Marshall Vandruff.
Testimonials
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"Not only because she is a fantastic illustrator who flawlessly and promptly completes her tasks and easily adapts to working in different styles and techniques, but Jana Laucoska is always our first choice for an illustrator primarily because of her personal and social skills. What we as a company value most about Jana Laucoska is her willingness and dedication to help the team by sharing materials, advice, and experiences that are particularly important when working on projects with extremely tight deadlines and client pressure. Additionally, Laucoska takes on the responsibilities of a creative director and leader, giving feedback and guidance for improving the illustrations from the other illustrators. Outside of the professional realm, Jana Laucoska is a super positive person with great respect for the other collaborators and colleagues, and an excellent addition to any team."
Novak Dimitrovski
"We had the pleasure of working with Jana in early 2024 on a then yet-to-be-released nonfiction book. She understood the material and delivered a series of 10 high-quality black-and-white illustrations that matched our and the author's vision perfectly. Her work is impeccable, she takes direction well, and our workflow was smooth and enjoyable—truly a pleasure! Jana’s professionalism and skill at both illustration and storytelling gave us a wonderful finished product, and we would recommend her 100% to anyone looking for illustrations in the publishing industry and beyond!"
"Jana is an amazing artist. It was a great pleasure working with her on multiple projects—both for illustration and book cover design. She's able to execute any creative brief you assign to her, on time and with exceptional quality. She's truly a great asset to any team. I highly recommend her."
"Working with Jana was an absolute pleasure. Her dedication to timely production, coupled with her keen artistic abilities, provided such a compelling collaboration that I would gladly work with her again at the soonest opportunity. She brought a level of professionalism and care to each piece that I found impeccable."
"Working with Jana on the project 'Hardcover' was such a great experience. As her Art Director, I had the opportunity to witness her growth, dedication, and professionalism firsthand. Jana is not only a talented artist and illustrator but also an incredibly collaborative and open-minded person. Throughout the project, she was open to taking feedback and criticism in stride, never taking it personally but instead using it as an opportunity to refine her work. To this day, I am still impressed by her willingness to adapt and improve, especially considering her young age. She approached every task with a maturity and professionalism that is rare to find. What started as a simple freelance contract grew into a genuine friendship, and I’m very grateful for that. Jana’s creativity, positive attitude, and dedication made her a joy to collaborate with, and I’d absolutely recommend her to anyone looking for a talented artist."
"Our team had a great experience with Jana, and as a Creative Director on the project, I appreciated her ability to follow through with my vision and fill in the blanks without needing her hand held. Very professional, with no pushback on revisions—overall, a great person to work with."
"Jana was a pleasure to work with—creative, positive, and always open to feedback. She went above and beyond, providing multiple variations without hesitation and delivering a professional, high-quality illustration for our company. Her dedication and talent truly made a difference. Highly recommended!"
"The time spent working with Jana was a short but lovely experiance, in wich she showed great skills and professional conduct while lighting up the atmosphere with her shinning personality."
"I have had the pleasure many times to oversee Jana and the team’s work in Studio 351. And I must say that if I could have five Jana Laucoska clones doing the work, I would take that option in a heartbeat. Unfortunately, we always deal with harsh deadlines, so Jana couldn't possibly do all the work on time herself.
She understands what you need, the stakes, and the deadline, and works with you to achieve your goal. In her words, 'the project's success is her success.' She is responsible and always goes the extra mile to push the project forward. She is transparent when she feels that our expectations are unrealistic or when we need more help, and I have always been at peace knowing she is on the team."
"I am happy to call Jana my friend. Although she is younger than me and we didn’t attend Art High School Lazar Ličenoski at the same time as me, I had the pleasure of meeting her through mutual connections. Her skills in illustration were apparent, and we quickly became friends. As the previous Art Director of Genesis: Battle of Champions, the collaborative card game, I recommended her to the new art director. I had zero doubt she would do an amazing job, and the current Art Director has nothing but praise for her. She is a rising star in the illustration world, and I’m eager to see the incredible places her talent will take her."
"Working with Jana was an absolute pleasure. She has an amazing art style, and the hard work she put in shows. Her attention to detail is remarkable, and she always went the extra mile to create multiple sketches of everything to completely find the perfect fit for our vision. Not only is her work stunning, but her professionalism and communication throughout the process were top-notch. If we were in need of another illustration, we would, without hesitation, go back to Jana again. With her friendly demeanor, it was always a pleasure to discuss the illustrations and find new ideas and ways to improve."