Hello! I’m Jess
For me, design isn't a job ⎯⎯ it's a lifestyle. I look at the design and kerning of the restaurant menu instead of what's ON the menu. I'll buy a new brand of tea if it comes in a pretty package. I appreciate a nice mix of old and new: the rough character of antique and the clean lines of contemporary. I have the "old school" design sensibilities with a love of new technology and progressive, forward-thinking concepts.
I am passionate about design and I strive for excellence in both my personal and professional life.
Experience
I am a multi-disciplined designer/director with nineteen years of design experience. I have led the creative development for a wide range of communications that includes extensive print design, integrated branding across various media and digital online experiences. I have worked at top tier firms in the Chicago area and have both agency and big brand experience.
I have extensive corporate experience with brands like Dow Chemical, Allstate Insurance and Dixon Ticonderoga as well as experience with education, healthcare and non-for-profit. My work has strong conceptual roots and is aimed at helping brands grow.
I have the experience to offer conceptual and strategic ideas and the design skills to do hands-on design work. I can give you the next big-idea you’re looking for, build it from the ground up and see the project through to completion.
My design strengths include:
- Layout Design
- Online Branded Experiences (Websites, Apps, Social Media, UX/UI)
- Typography & Information Heirarchy
- Data Visualization & Infographics
- Presentations
- Cross-Platform Branding
History
Most of my design journey has been as a freelancer. It has provided me with the flexibility I need to raise a family and has given me a wide variety of experience and working knowledge of this industry that a long-term company employment could not have offered.
My partner of 20 years is also a designer. A few years ago, we were given a great opportunity to work together and started working with our own clients under the name PXL Graphics. We have been honored to work with big name brands and are excited about the work we have produced.
I would love to do inspired work for another great client. Will it be you?