Portfolio
Hi I'm Jess! I am passionate about creating beautiful brands that seamlessly guide the audience from touch point to touch point; from the physical print material they hold to the online touch points that they scroll.
Good branding doesn't need to be loud to be effective - but instead should quietly enhance and encapsulate who the project is trying to be.
I specialise in property branding including print & website design, but also have knowledge and experience in product & portraiture photography, as well as a passion for illustration & painting.
Education
UNIVERSITY DEGREE
Bachelor of Design - (Graduated 2020)
Major Graphic Design
Minor Photography
Minor Web Design
Medal for Academic Excellence
TAFE
Certificate III - (Completed 2014)
Allied Health
Certificate III - (Completed 2014)
Assistant in Nursing
SCHOOL
Senior Education
Employment & Experience
Full-time Graphic Designer
March 2021 - Current
Collaborate, brainstorm, and strategise with multiple teams or clients for a wide range of materials that may include web pages, presentations, programming collateral, signage, internal communication, newsletters, and
marketing materials;
Translate strategic direction into high-quality design within an established brand identity;
Develop concepts by hand or with software, and execute original content determining ideal usage of colour, text, font style, imagery, and layout;
Manage the design and uploading process of all project material, understanding best practices for using a content management system;
Use trend intelligence and an understanding of the current and historical business and market to design and execute specific classifications.
Administration Assistant in the International Department
October 2018 - January 2020
Provided high-level support for student services, including admissions, enrolment, and compliance. Key duties included managing student records, responding to international student inquiries, assisting with events, and maintaining office workflows.
INTERNSHIPS
USC Design Projects
2018 - 2020
While completing four internships with USC I successfully designed and coded a 40 page website for internationally successful designer Kevin Todd, illustrated three watercolour poster paintings for the Kingfisher Bay Resort on Fraser Island, and designed the ‘USC Conservation Projects’ book for USC.
2020 - 2020
Designing of logo and packaging assets for their new business Zero Hero. Co-ordination & direction of product photography and social media post creation.
Skills Summary
ADOBE SUITE
Advanced:
InDesign
Illustrator
Photoshop
Lightroom
Beginner:
Premier Pro
Dreamweaver
RANGE OF EXPERIENCE
Brand Identity (Naming conventions, Logo Development & Brand Identity)
Signage (Mesh Hoarding, Billboards & Way-Finding)
Business Cards
Letterheads
Email Signatures
Information Memorandum
Schedule of Finishes
Site Plan
Website
EDM Campaign
Packaging Design
Video Editing
Photography
Illustration