illustrator

As a verb designer

is to designate.

As a noun illustrator is

illustrator.

As nouns the difference between animator and illustrator

is that animator is one who animates something; one who brings something to life or the appearance of life while illustrator is a person who draws pictures (especially illustrations in books or magazines.

As nouns the difference between draughtsman and illustrator

is that draughtsman is a person skilled at drawing engineering or architectural plans while illustrator is a person who draws pictures (especially illustrations in books or magazines.

As nouns the difference between authoress and illustrator

is that authoress is (dated|derogatory) a female author while illustrator is illustrator.

As a noun illustrator

is illustrator.

As a verb photoshop is

(internet) to digitally edit or alter a picture or photograph.

As an adjective illustratory

is serving to illustrate.

As a noun illustrator is

illustrator.

As nouns the difference between illuminator and illustrator

is that illuminator is agent noun of illuminate; one who illuminates; an explainer while illustrator is a person who draws pictures (especially illustrations in books or magazines.