Jessa | Art Director

art director, designer, illustrator, paper-lover.

Jess brings over eight years of extensive experience in illustration and print design. Having graduated as an illustration major from MacEwan’s Design Studies Program, she holds a unique set of award-winning development skills. Most recently Jess’ illustration won an ACE Award and Distinction at the Annual Advertising Club of Edmonton Awards Show 2010. You can spot some more of Jess’ work in Applied Arts Photography & Illustration Annual (June 2011 & May 2009), Notebook Magazine (Nov 2008 Issue 7), and Applied Arts Student Awards (Sept 2007).

Since graduation she has worked on various print and media projects for not-for-profit organizations, charities and publication companies. She is passionate about using her skills to raise awareness for organ and tissue donation, in memory of her little brother Christopher.
Check out the charity page for more info.

Jess devotes her time to web and print design and is also a part-time faculty member at MacEwan University for the Design Studies Program.

inspirations

paul rand + tropical weather + trampolines + tattoos + children’s art + the ocean + my parents + sugar + new fonts + grumpy old cats + beautiful typography + stand-up comedy + paper + wine labels + my peers + 2B pencils + blind contours + driving + good beer + summer