Hi, I’m Layla, an illustrator and designer with a passion for vibrant, imaginative work. I specialize in creating colorful, textured pieces that capture attention and invite deeper exploration. My approach combines traditional sketching with digital drawing, allowing me to create expressive and visually engaging artwork. I’m excited to explore diverse media and applications for my style, including commercial design, publishing, packaging, advertising, and merchandise. I’m also developing my online shop and plan to expand my designs into prints, tote bags, stickers, keychains, apparel, posters, and other products.…

Layla Jenkins

Hi, I’m Layla, an illustrator and designer with a passion for vibrant, imaginative work. I specialize in creating colorful, textured pieces that capture attention and invite deeper exploration. My approach combines traditional sketching with digital drawing, allowing me to create expressive and visually engaging artwork. I’m excited to explore diverse media and applications for my style, including commercial design, publishing, packaging, advertising, and merchandise. I’m also developing my online shop and plan to expand my designs into prints, tote bags, stickers, keychains, apparel, posters, and other products.…

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Hi, I’m Layla, an illustrator and designer with a passion for vibrant, imaginative work. I specialize in creating colorful, textured pieces that capture attention and invite deeper exploration. My approach combines traditional sketching with digital drawing, allowing me to create expressive and visually engaging artwork.

I’m excited to explore diverse media and applications for my style, including commercial design, publishing, packaging, advertising, and merchandise. I’m also developing my online shop and plan to expand my designs into prints, tote bags, stickers, keychains, apparel, posters, and other products.

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Work Experience

Paraeducator at Kelly Education
February 28, 2026 - Present
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.
Customer Service at Elite Dry Cleaners
January 1, 2023 - Present
Bagged and organized finished dry-cleaned and pressed clothing, ensuring safe storage and easy customer retrieval. Positioned garments on the conveyor to optimize workflow and support timely processing. Assisted customers at the counter, addressed inquiries, and maintained a positive, professional experience. Tagged clothing with appropriate labels to ensure accurate tracking and smooth order completion.
Work Study at UArts
January 1, 2023 - May 31, 2023
Delivered and conceptualized resources/supplies and provided customer service by responding to emails and informing students and parents about program details. Supported faculty as needed for Pre-college Saturday School courses, handled paper copying and filing, and assisted with daily logistics for the program.
Sales Associate at Elite Dry Cleaners
January 1, 2023 - Present
Bagged and organized finished dry-cleaned and pressed clothes, ensuring safe storage and easy retrieval. Positioned garments on the conveyor to optimize workflow and processing time. Provided customer assistance at the counter, addressed inquiries, and supported smooth transactions at the register. Tagged garments with appropriate labels for accurate tracking and completion. Maintained store cleanliness by dusting and cleaning high-traffic areas and stocked merchandise while keeping inventory accurate.
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.
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.
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.
Work Study at UArts
January 1, 2022 - May 31, 2022
Provided program support including paper copying and filing, assistance for Pre-college Saturday School courses, and customer service for students and parents by responding to emails and sharing program details. Offered additional support to faculty as needed.
Freelance Illustrator/Designer at Self-Employed
December 31, 2021 - October 29, 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
BFA (Illustration & Design) at University of the Arts (UArts) - Tyler School of Art & Architecture
August 1, 2024 - May 31, 2025
BFA (Illustration) at University of the Arts (UArts) - School of Design
August 1, 2021 - May 31, 2024
Illustration & Design (BFA) at Temple University - Tyler School of Architecture + Art
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2025
Illustration (BFA) at University of the Arts - School of Design
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2024

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Industry Experience

Education, Media & Entertainment, Retail, Professional Services
    ‘Dream Wurld’ Promotional design + Merchandise

    Upcoming film ‘Dream Wurld’ produced by Starling Entertainment is a film in the making to become a runner up in Philly’s Film Festival 2026. The film is based in the city of Philadelphia and features a young black female lead that has to keep her head on her shoulders in order to start her clothing business, while she balances her life in the city.

    Experience:
    Creating animated illustrations for film
    Assisting with promotional film- poster designs
    Creating merchandise featured in film

    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

    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.