Hi, I'm Jess
she / her
I'm a Creative Designer and Illustrator based out of Halifax, Nova Scotia. I adore cultivating a sense of positivity and belonging while creating a space safe for ideas to be explored and discussed! I believe in uplifting my team and finding inspiration in creative collaboration.
While studying Graphic Design and Applied Media & Communication Arts I focused on honing my illustration skills alongside my design knowledge. I am passionate about creating with meaning and providing inclusive artwork that meets accessibility standards.
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I'm a creative person at heart. In my free time, I enjoy starting new craft projects including crochet, beading, and painting!
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Reading is one of my favourite pastimes! Fantasy and horror are my favourite genres. One day I hope to have a library of my own!
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After work, you can find me at the gym, doing aerial silks or getting some yoga in before bed!
Skills
Software
Adobe Illustrator
Adobe Photoshop
Adobe InDesign
Adobe XD
Adobe Premiere Pro
Adobe After Effects
Figma
Canva
Slack
Microsoft Teams
Milanote
Procreate
Services
Graphic Design
Art Direction
Campaign Development
Brand & Identity
Book Cover Design
Packaging Design
Promotional Print Materials
UX Design
Prototypes
Usability Studies
Competitive audits
Illustration
Work experience
Designer
Wattpad
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Responsible for developing strong creative concepts and key visuals for high-priority marketing initiatives, effectively creating a strong sense of brand and elevating user experience.
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Thoughtfully refreshed evergreen DEI content with new graphics and illustrations in line with the Wattpad brand guidelines.
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Regularly collaborated with project stakeholders, including the Brand Manager and the Creative Director, to design effective visuals and elevate team processes.
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Presented creative concepts and processes to teams across the company in a manner that reflected the thought and meaning dedicated to each project.
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Closely followed marketing and advertising trends across social media to deliver timely and relevant social content.
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Ensured all creative assets delivered across the Creative Content team met accessibility and brand standards through reviewal.
Multimedia Designer
Electric Owl Solutions
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Responsible for creating a library of over 300 illustrations, 50 e-books, and 30 training videos.
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Prepared unique sales materials including print and digital advertisements, brochures and social media content while working closely with the marketing team to build a strong company identity through visual branding.
Production Designer
The Coast Publishing
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Responsible for organizing information in a creative page layout within company guidelines for a weekly newspaper and additional biannual publications.
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Refreshed event branding, such as Halifax Burger Week and Halifax Oyster Festival, each year with new original graphics and illustrations that complemented the existing identity.
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Provided art direction and mentored junior designers to produce promotional material promptly. Applied design concepts to multiple media, such as print, web, and company socials.