Hi, I'm Layla, an illustrator with a passion for vibrant, imaginative design. I thrive on creative projects that not only captivate the eye but also invite deeper exploration. My background in architecture informs my aesthetic, allowing me to enrich narratives in my artwork. …

Layla Jenkins

Hi, I'm Layla, an illustrator with a passion for vibrant, imaginative design. I thrive on creative projects that not only captivate the eye but also invite deeper exploration. My background in architecture informs my aesthetic, allowing me to enrich narratives in my artwork. …

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Hi, I’m Layla, an illustrator with a passion for vibrant, imaginative design. I thrive on creative projects that not only captivate the eye but also invite deeper exploration. My background in architecture informs my aesthetic, allowing me to enrich narratives in my artwork.

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Work Experience

Customer Service at Elite Dry Cleaners
December 31, 2022 - July 25, 2025
Bagged and organized finished dry-cleaned and pressed clothes, ensuring safe storage and easy retrieval for customers. Efficiently positioned garments on the conveyor, optimizing workflow and ensuring timely processing. Provided customer assistance at the counter, addressing inquiries and ensuring a positive, professional experience. Tagged clothes with appropriate labels, ensuring accurate tracking and smooth order completion.
Sales Associate at UArts Work Study
May 31, 2023 - July 30, 2025
Maintained store cleanliness by regularly dusting and cleaning high-traffic areas to ensure a welcoming environment for customers. Efficiently stocked shelves with merchandise, ensuring accurate inventory levels and visually appealing product displays. Provided excellent customer service at the register, assisting with transactions and ensuring a smooth checkout process.
Office Assistant at UArts Work Study
May 30, 2022 - July 29, 2025
Organized supply closets. Delivered and conceptualized resources/supplies. Provided customer service by responding to emails and informing students & parents about program details. Paper copying and filing. Provided support to faculty as needed for Pre-college Saturday School courses.
Illustrator at The Philadelphia Inquirer
June 1, 2022 - October 30, 2025
Created illustrations that accompany articles and features for the newspaper, enhancing storytelling with visual impact.
Freelance Illustrator/Designer at Self-Employed
January 1, 2022 - October 30, 2025
Worked on various projects including book illustrations, branding materials, and digital art for clients.

Education

BFA at University of the Arts- School of Design
August 1, 2021 - May 31, 2024
BFA- Bachelor in fine arts at Temple University
August 21, 2024 - May 7, 2025
Bachelor of Fine Arts at Temple University - Tyler School of Art & Architecture
August 1, 2018 - May 1, 2022
Coursework in Visual Studies at University of the Arts
January 1, 2020 - May 1, 2020

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Industry Experience

Education, Media & Entertainment, Retail, Professional Services
    paper Vote Pin for Philadelphia Inquirer (2024)

    Collaborative work with the Philadelphia Inquirer to design a vote pin for the presidential election of 2024.
    Creative process includes making 10x10in thumbnails, choosing a fitting theme/message, size formatting for print use, delivering visual ideas at a concise time frame (before voter registration period ended).

    ‘Senior Illustration’ Class collaborative project at Tyler school of Art & Architecture (Temple University)
    Art director(s): Veve Armando, Anton Kluesner

    paper Move- Untangling the Tragedy (Podcast)

    Podcast cover design for Move: Untangling the tragedy. A podcast covering the historical event of the Move bombing that occurred in Philadelphia on May 13, 1985.