Charla Pettingill

Illustration professor

Education

M.A., illustration, Savannah College of Art and Design
B.F.A., illustration, Savannah College of Art and Design

Credentials

Professor of illustration, 2022–present, Savannah College of Art and Design, Savannah, GA

Freelance illustrator and designer, 2007–present
- Clients include: Valerie T. Perez's "The Last Voyage of the Cosmic Muffin," Highlights for Children, "One to Ten NYC" (Duopress Books), L'Occitane, Cloud9 Fabrics, PBS Fabrics, Inkwell Cards, Glitter Paper Designs, College of Charleston Magazine, Charleston Weddings, Minky Couture, IG Design Group, and others

Creative director, 2021–22, Shaw Industries
Hard surface designer, 2017–21

Assistant design manager, 2016–17, IG Design Group
Senior designer, 2013–16

Designer and illustrator, 2009–13, Just 4 Fun Kids & Family Marketing

Awards, recognitions, and honors

Best of NeoCon, silver, healthcare category, 2022
Best of NeoCon, sustainability, 2022
Award winner, MetropolisLikes NeoCon, 2022
Best of Year winner, Tailored LVT: Interior Design Magazine HiP Product Awards, 2020
Best of Year honoree, Interior Design Magazine, reFrame LVT, 2019

Organizations

Member, Society of Illustrators, 2022–present
Member, Illustrators for Hire, 2023–present