Hi! I’m JB, a graphic designer and illustrator passionate about creating art that makes a difference. I specialize in inclusive children’s books, one-off illustrations, and social media projects, collaborating with changemakers who want work that truly matters. Known for fast turnaround, bold visuals, and storytelling-driven design, I help clients bring ideas to life in ways that captivate audiences, inspire change, and leave a lasting impression. Whether you’re creating a children’s book, building a brand, or sharing your mission online, I’m here to turn your vision into compelling visuals that resonate. Let’s create something meaningful together—get in touch to start your project! Employment & Projects (Condensed) Founder & Creative Director – FeministaurusRex | Ongoing Lead illustration, branding, and design projects for small businesses, authors, and creators. Freelance Illustrator & Designer – Independent Projects | 2018–Present Created children’s books, logos, digital content, and one-off projects for inclusive and activist-driven clients.…

Jen "JB" Benton

Hi! I’m JB, a graphic designer and illustrator passionate about creating art that makes a difference. I specialize in inclusive children’s books, one-off illustrations, and social media projects, collaborating with changemakers who want work that truly matters. Known for fast turnaround, bold visuals, and storytelling-driven design, I help clients bring ideas to life in ways that captivate audiences, inspire change, and leave a lasting impression. Whether you’re creating a children’s book, building a brand, or sharing your mission online, I’m here to turn your vision into compelling visuals that resonate. Let’s create something meaningful together—get in touch to start your project! Employment & Projects (Condensed) Founder & Creative Director – FeministaurusRex | Ongoing Lead illustration, branding, and design projects for small businesses, authors, and creators. Freelance Illustrator & Designer – Independent Projects | 2018–Present Created children’s books, logos, digital content, and one-off projects for inclusive and activist-driven clients.…

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Hi! I’m JB, a graphic designer and illustrator passionate about creating art that makes a difference. I specialize in inclusive children’s books, one-off illustrations, and social media projects, collaborating with changemakers who want work that truly matters. Known for fast turnaround, bold visuals, and storytelling-driven design, I help clients bring ideas to life in ways that captivate audiences, inspire change, and leave a lasting impression.

Whether you’re creating a children’s book, building a brand, or sharing your mission online, I’m here to turn your vision into compelling visuals that resonate. Let’s create something meaningful together—get in touch to start your project!

Employment & Projects (Condensed)
Founder & Creative Director – FeministaurusRex | Ongoing
Lead illustration, branding, and design projects for small businesses, authors, and creators.

Freelance Illustrator & Designer – Independent Projects | 2018–Present
Created children’s books, logos, digital content, and one-off projects for inclusive and activist-driven clients.

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Language

English
Fluent
French
Beginner
Spanish; Castilian
Beginner
Italian
Beginner

Work Experience

Founder & Creative Director at FeministaurusRex
January 1, 2024 - Present
Launched a creative services brand offering illustration, visual content, and brand support for small businesses and creators. Designed original artwork for children's books, social content, and Redbubble merchandise. Built a growing online presence with vibrant, authentic visual storytelling and community-focused messaging.
Freelance Illustrator & Virtual Creative Assistant at Elevate Virtual Services
January 1, 2023 - Present
Provided freelance creative support for small businesses and individual creators including data labeling and AI training, graphic design, visual asset creation, and light copywriting. Developed a strong reputation for fast turnaround, creative insight, and adaptability.
Sales & Project Manager at Lime Painting of Northern Colorado
January 1, 2024 - August 5, 2025
Managed sales and projects within the painting services sector, coordinating client projects and maintaining quality service standards.
Fine Jewelry Consultant at Shane Co.
January 1, 2023 - August 5, 2025
Consulted clients on fine jewelry purchases, providing expert product knowledge and personalized service.
Finance Manager at Byrider
January 1, 2020 - August 5, 2025
Handled financial management duties including budgeting and financing operations for the organization.
General Manager at American Car Center
January 1, 2019 - August 5, 2025
Oversaw general operations and management activities to drive company success and customer satisfaction.
General Manager at Byrider, Augusta
January 1, 2017 - August 5, 2025
Managed location operations, team leadership, and business development in the automotive sales sector.

Education

Gender Studies at Penn State University
June 10, 2014 - June 1, 2019
Double Major: Gender Studies and Pre-Law
Counseling at Arlington Baptist College
August 4, 2005 - August 26, 2007

Qualifications

Freelance Illustrator & Designer
January 1, 2023 - July 6, 2025
Created custom illustrations, branding assets, and digital designs for clients and personal projects. Work includes children’s book illustration, logo design, concept art, and Redbubble merch.
Founder – FeministaurusRex (Creative Studio)
January 1, 2024 - July 6, 2025
Launched and operate a multidisciplinary creative brand focused on illustration, visual storytelling, and neurodivergent-friendly design. Manage content creation, branding, and social media under this identity.
Founder – Elevate Virtual Services (Freelance Support & AI Work)
January 1, 2023 - July 6, 2025
Provide freelance support services including graphic design, virtual assistance, AI data labeling, and task automation. Contracted with Outlier.ai and other platforms for structured data training.
AI Training & Data Annotation – Outlier.ai
April 1, 2023 - July 6, 2025
Contributed to AI training projects by developing structured visual prompts, labeling data, and refining logic-based content to train models for visual and reasoning tasks.
Children’s Book Author & Illustrator
August 1, 2022 - July 6, 2025
Wrote and illustrated multiple original children’s books currently in production. Created characters, visual narrative, and layout for self-publishing and portfolio development.
Ongoing certifications in art, business, and digital tools through LinkedIn Learning and self-study
January 11, 2030 - August 5, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Retail, Education, Other, Non-Profit Organization, Consumer Goods
    uniE621 Don't Call Me Bacon
    What started as a playful prompt—“Bacon”—turned into something a little weirder and a lot more heartfelt. Drawn in Procreate with a loose, hand-drawn marker feel, this piece showcases my instinct for unexpected takes on creative briefs, and my ability to combine emotion, whimsy, and stylized character design in a compact visual. DigitalIllustration ProcreateArt CartoonPig FunnyArt CharacterDesign MarkerStyle TwinePortfolio PromptArt HumorInArt UnexpectedIllustration illustrator graphicdesigner…
    uniE621 Dad Nap
    This illustration captures a quiet, humorous moment from my in-progress children’s book. Here, the dad character is shown snoozing on the couch, embodying both the exhaustion and endearing charm of parenthood. This piece highlights my focus on narrative illustration: using posture, clothing, and environment to tell a story without words. The artwork blends traditional drawing techniques with digital touch-ups in Procreate, preserving the warmth of hand-drawn lines while offering a polished finish suited for publication or animation. ChildrensBookIllustration CharacterDrivenArt NarrativeArt IllustratorForHire ProcreateArtist VisualStorytelling StorybookArt TraditionalToDigital…
    uniE621 That Bird Hope
    This flying bird illustration was painted traditionally with gouache, then refined digitally in Procreate to enhance texture and clarity while preserving the organic brush feel. It’s one of the featured characters from my original children’s book, That Bird Hope, a story about optimism, flight, and finding your voice. This project showcases my ability to blend analog techniques with digital polish, emphasizing charm, movement, and stylized animal character design suitable for children’s media. GouachePainting Procreate ChildrensBookIllustration Illustration MixedMediaArt watercolor digital StorybookArt illustrator graphicdesigner designer…
    uniE621 Neon Gaze
    This digitally drawn portrait plays with psychedelic linework and vibrant neon overlays to explore character through gesture and gaze. Created in Procreate using layered vector-style strokes, this piece experiments with visual rhythm, drawing the viewer’s attention to the subject’s intense eyes and composed pose. The overlapping colors add energy and complexity to the figure, merging retro pop-art influences with contemporary stylization. It’s an irreverent take on traditional portraiture—bold, playful, and undeniably electric. DigitalPortrait ProcreateArt NeonLinework ColorPop ContemporaryIllustration PopArtInfluence LineDrawing CreativePortraits DigitalArtOnTwine IndependentArtist…