Hi I'm Jess! I'm a Graphic Designer, Illustrator, and thrifted sweater enthusiast based in Winston Salem, NC. I have my BFA in Graphic Design from Appalachian State University.

At my day job, I’m a graphic designer working remotely for a boutique marketing firm. Here, I help clients with everything from branding and collateral projects to building websites and video editing.

Outside of my job, I enjoy playing around with all sorts of soft things. You’ll often find me dyeing my own fabric, quilting, sewing, and knitting—but I’m also a big fan of screen printing and illustration.

I spend my free time reading, playing Dungeons & Dragons, thrifting, and playing video games.


Feel free to reach out here or via Instagram DMs with any inquiries or questions about my work!

Howdy!

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Skills

  • Adobe Creative Suite (Indesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, Premier Pro), Google Suite, Microsoft Suite, Squarespace, Mailchimp, Brevo, OpenReel Video Capture

  • Screen printing, Sewing, Knitting, Fabric Dying, Large and Small Format Printing, Mechanical Cutters, Lamination, Vinyl Cutters, Sublimation, Risograph

  • Interpersonal Skills, Adaptability, Virtual Communication, Teamwork, Problem Solving

Exhibitions

  • Climate Stories at Appalachian State 
    Featured humorous digital illustrations aiming to bring attention to the climate crisis.

    Couch Conversations at Appalachian State 
    Featured a Self-Care Cookbook and accompanying zine takeaways.

  • 3rd Hour at Appalachian State
    Featured a 500 page book, completed over two weeks. 

    Soft Sampling
    Featured my typeface, PLUSH as branding for the show.

    [                  ] at Appalachian State
    Featured my typeface, PLUSH, and an accompanying Type Specimen Sweater

    Unnamed Senior Show
    Featured Jess Learns Everything and 45 Symbols for Self Soothing

  • Valentines Fundraiser for Oasis - 3rd Place Gallery in Boone, NC