About Gillian
Gillian Goerz (pronounced “Jillian Gertz”) is a cartoonist, writer, graphic recorder, and illustrator. Her work has been seen in the New York Times, the Walrus, The Globe and Mail, and her clients include Audi, Volkswagen, Pizza Hut and more. Gillian has a passion for communication, and sharing ideas and stories through multiple mediums. Her first kids graphic novel Shirley and Jamila Save Their Summer (Dial) spent 7 weeks on the Canadian Best Seller list, received starred reviews from Kirkus and Publisher’s Weekly, and was reviewed in the New York Times Book Review. The sequel Shirley & Jamila’s Big Fall (Dial, Dec, 2021) was awarded the Doug Wright award for excellence in Canadian Kids Comics. Gillian delights in working with clients to better communicate through visuals, whether that is illustration, video, or live graphic recording. She is always open to finding new ways of working together and bringing visual language, typography and engagement to any situation or environment. Gillian has worked with voice-over artists, animators and editors to create illustrated videos that allow organizations and companies to excite, educate and train their audience, whether that’s their clientele, volunteers or employees. Contact Gillian today to find out how you can work together to bring your ideas to visual life.

Signature Style
Personable, funny, clean and accessible with comic book and typographic energy, and a social-justice angle.

Services
Illustration, video illustration, graphic recording, infographics, motion graphics, punch-up / copywriting / content editing.