Hi, I’m Jaya Jerome, a Brooklyn-born illustrator with a love for creating evocative, detail-rich visuals. I’m mostly self-taught and I relish crafting compelling stories through images, pushing my craft by experimenting with new techniques and collaborations. Currently I’m refining my skills and exploring new creative opportunities, from character design to editorial illustration and poster art. I’m dedicated to growth and to sharing work that resonates with people.…

Jaya Jerome

Hi, I’m Jaya Jerome, a Brooklyn-born illustrator with a love for creating evocative, detail-rich visuals. I’m mostly self-taught and I relish crafting compelling stories through images, pushing my craft by experimenting with new techniques and collaborations. Currently I’m refining my skills and exploring new creative opportunities, from character design to editorial illustration and poster art. I’m dedicated to growth and to sharing work that resonates with people.…

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Hi, I’m Jaya Jerome, a Brooklyn-born illustrator with a love for creating evocative, detail-rich visuals. I’m mostly self-taught and I relish crafting compelling stories through images, pushing my craft by experimenting with new techniques and collaborations.

Currently I’m refining my skills and exploring new creative opportunities, from character design to editorial illustration and poster art. I’m dedicated to growth and to sharing work that resonates with people.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Poster Illustrator
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2024
Illustration for posters and graphic design projects, including comics and editorial art.
Stage Designer
January 1, 2025 - January 1, 2025
Stage design for theatre productions and performances.
Editorial Illustrator
January 1, 2025 - January 1, 2025
Editorial illustration and graphic art for publications.
Program Associate / Art Teacher / Social Media
January 1, 2022 - Present
Support program activities, art instruction and social media management.
Office Intern
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2020
Office tasks and general support for creative projects.

Education

BFA in Communication Design Illustration at Pratt Institute
January 1, 2022 - December 15, 2026
Pratt Young Scholars at Pratt Institute
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2021

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services
    uniE621 CHILDREN BOOK - TALES OF HOLLOW CREEK
    Tales of Hollow Creek is a children book series that I have created centering around STEAAM based learning (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, Adocacy, and Math). The series follows three young animal friends (a frog, an opossum, and a pigeon) as they go on adventures around their town, working together to solve everyday problems. To view my presentation: https://www.twine.net/signin illustrator…
    uniE621 Editorial Illustration:
    This illustration is apart of an article and a printed publication by the Pratt Institution publication, The Prattler. The Article: Bring Back Pre-Internet Underground written by Nataya Subowo. illustrator photo editorial…