Graphic designer with a BFA in Graphic Design and a strong award record across applied arts and international design competitions. Experienced producing print and digital work, building brand systems, and creating promotional materials for large campus and community audiences. Skilled in illustration, typography, packaging, and visual hierarchy, with hands-on experience across murals, merchandise production, signage, and marketing playbooks. Collaborative team member who has managed workflows, led design/production groups, and delivered work that increased sales and improved readability across multiple projects.

Jens Peterson

Graphic designer with a BFA in Graphic Design and a strong award record across applied arts and international design competitions. Experienced producing print and digital work, building brand systems, and creating promotional materials for large campus and community audiences. Skilled in illustration, typography, packaging, and visual hierarchy, with hands-on experience across murals, merchandise production, signage, and marketing playbooks. Collaborative team member who has managed workflows, led design/production groups, and delivered work that increased sales and improved readability across multiple projects.

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Graphic designer with a BFA in Graphic Design and a strong award record across applied arts and international design competitions. Experienced producing print and digital work, building brand systems, and creating promotional materials for large campus and community audiences.

Skilled in illustration, typography, packaging, and visual hierarchy, with hands-on experience across murals, merchandise production, signage, and marketing playbooks. Collaborative team member who has managed workflows, led design/production groups, and delivered work that increased sales and improved readability across multiple projects.

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Work Experience

Graphic Designer / Mural Commission at The Box Lifestyle Gym – Orem, UT
January 1, 2026 - May 31, 2026
Designed and painted a custom mural (21 feet wide by 8 feet tall) for the gym, transforming the space into a more vibrant, energetic, and welcoming environment.
Graphic Designer at The Box Lifestyle Gym
January 1, 2026 - May 31, 2026
Designed and painted a custom mural (21 feet wide by 8 feet tall). The project transformed a once dull space into a vibrant, energetic, and welcoming environment.
Graphic Designer at The Box Lifestyle Gym – Orem, UT
January 1, 2026 - May 31, 2026
Designed a 21 feet wide by 8 feet tall custom mural. Transformed a previously dull space into a vibrant, energetic, and welcoming environment.
Graphic Designer & Marketing Intern at UVU School of the Arts
December 1, 2025 - Present
Designed and illustrated promotional graphics for School of the Arts departments (Music, Dance, Art & Design, and Theatre), supporting digital and print marketing needs.
Graphic Design & Marketing Intern at UVU School of the Arts
December 1, 2025 - Present
Designed and illustrated digital and print promotional graphics for the School of Arts (Music, Dance, Art & Design, and Theatre departments).
Graphic Design & Marketing Intern at UVU School of the Arts – Orem, UT
December 1, 2025 - Present
Designed and illustrated digital and print promotional graphics for the School of Arts (Music, Dance, Art & Design, Theatre). Created event graphics and department marketing visuals to support recruitment and communications.
Merchandise Director / Co-led Design Team at Kolob Canyon Review – Cedar City, UT
January 1, 2025 - April 30, 2025
Co-led a 23-person design and production team to create merchandise for the annual literary journal, managing workflow and hands-on production in a compact resource space. Produced published print work including Kolob Canyon Review 2024 and 2025.
Graphic Design Intern at Kolob Canyon Review
January 1, 2025 - April 1, 2025
Published print work associated with the Kolob Canyon Review; contributed to print/book design and related production.
Merchandise Director / Co-Leader (Design & Production Team) at Kolob Canyon Review
January 1, 2025 - April 1, 2025
Co-led a 23-person design and production team for merchandise for the annual literary journal, managing workflow and hands-on production in a compact resource space.
Merchandise Director at Kolob Canyon Review – Cedar City, UT
January 1, 2025 - April 30, 2025
Co-led a 23-person design and production team to create merchandise for the annual literary journal, managing workflow and hands-on production in a compact resource space. Produced published work print editions and contributed to visual assets for the journal.
Graphic Design Intern at SUU Student Involvement (Cedar City/Remote, UT)
April 1, 2024 - May 1, 2025
Created campus event visual assets such as flyers, A-frames, landscape layouts, bridge banners, and social media formats; supported student involvement initiatives across Cedar City and remote needs.
Graphic Design Intern at SUU Student Involvement – Cedar City/Remote
April 1, 2024 - May 31, 2025
Supported campus marketing initiatives by designing graphics for events and engaging with students through tabling and promotion of meal plans and dining services.
Graphic Design Intern at SUU Student Involvement
April 1, 2024 - May 31, 2025
Created campus marketing graphics for events and student involvement. Produced promotional and informational visual materials tailored for both in-person and remote audiences.
Graphic Design Intern at SUU Student Involvement – Cedar City/Remote, UT
April 1, 2024 - May 31, 2025
Supported on-campus marketing initiatives through flyers, social media formats, and event materials. Contributed to design and production workflows for student involvement programs and related outreach.
Graphic Designer / Rebrand Lead (Dining Concessions) at Southern Utah University Dining (SUU Dining) – Cedar City, UT
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2025
Led the rebrand of SUU Dining’s concessions program, including logo redesign, new signage, and new menu systems across campus venues. Ensured improved clarity and consistent visual identity across print and in-venue graphics.
Graphic Designer at Kolob Canyon Review – Cedar City, UT
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024
Produced multiple print-based contributions recognized in Kolob Canyon Review (e.g., Published Work Print Silver/Gold and Bronze in Print/Books). Worked on editorial and layout-driven deliverables for the literary journal.
Graphic Designer / Marketing & Branding (SUU Dining concessions rebrand) at SUU Dining
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024
Led the rebrand of SUU Dining’s concessions program including logo redesign, new signage, and new menu systems across campus venues.
Merchandise Director at SUU Student Involvement / Cedar City/Remote (annual literary journal production)
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2025
Co-led a 23-person design and production team to create merchandise for the annual literary journal, managing workflow and hands-on production in a compact resource space.
Graphic Designer Intern at Chartwells Higher Ed – Cedar City, UT
August 1, 2023 - January 31, 2025
Designed detailed, editable marketing templates for national campaigns, supporting consistency within the Chartwells Higher Ed marketing playbook. Increased revenue by $1,000 year-over-year, growing a $1,300 budget into $5,100 in sales despite decreased attendance. Supported dining meal plan marketing via tabling events and student engagement.
Chartwells Higher Ed – Marketing/Design Intern at Chartwells Higher Ed
August 1, 2023 - January 1, 2025
Designed editable templates for national campaigns in the Chartwells marketing playbook. Built campus marketing materials including flyers, A-frames, landscape layouts, bridge banners, and social media formats. Supported tabling events and meal plan promotion. Improved revenue by $1,000 year-over-year, turning a $1,300 budget into $5,100 in sales despite decreased attendance.
Graphic Design Intern at Chartwells Higher Ed
August 1, 2023 - January 31, 2025
Designed visual assets for campus events (flyers, A-frames, landscape layouts, bridge banners, and social media formats). Created editable campaign templates for consistency across future marketing. Increased revenue by $1,000 year over year ($1,300 to $5,100) despite decreased attendance. Supported initiatives through tabling and student engagement.
Graphic Design Intern at Chartwells Higher Ed – Cedar City, UT
August 1, 2023 - January 31, 2025
Designed and produced visual assets for campus events including flyers, A-frames, landscape layouts, bridge banners, and social media formats. Created editable templates for national campaigns in Chartwells Higher Ed’s marketing playbook to ensure brand consistency. Improved revenue by $1,000 over the previous year by increasing sales from $1,300 to $5,100 despite decreased attendance.
Graphic Design Intern at Dixie National Forest
February 1, 2023 - April 30, 2023
Supported graphic and visual communications for the organization. Created print/digital visual assets to support programs and visitor-facing materials.
Graphic Design Intern at Dixie National Forest – Cedar City, UT
February 1, 2023 - April 30, 2023
Designed print and digital promotional graphics and materials. Produced communications intended to support visitors and forest-related programs.
Graphic Designer at Southern Utah University (Trails) – Cedar City, UT
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2024
Redesigned a detailed trail map to include newly developed trails while improving readability and visual hierarchy. Produced signage and supporting graphics including programs, recruitment materials, postcards, and stickers.
Graphic Designer (Production & transfers) at SUU (campus production projects)
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2025
Designed and produced items using vinyl pressing, sublimation, and DTF transfers for shirts, tote bags, mugs, hats, posters, and pins.
Graphic Designer (Wayfinding & publications) at Southern Utah University (campus projects)
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2025
Redesigned a detailed trail map including newly developed trails and improved readability and visual hierarchy. Produced multi-dimensional event signage and recruitment graphics (merch designs, stickers, flyers/postcards, programs, and recruitment materials).

Education

BFA in Graphic Design at Applied Arts
January 11, 2030 - August 17, 2026
BFA in Graphic Design at Applied Arts
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2025
BFA in Graphic Design at Applied Arts
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2025
Minor in Illustration and Art History at Applied Arts
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2025
BFA in Graphic Design at Applied Arts
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2025
Minor in Illustration and Art History at Applied Arts
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2025

Qualifications

Applied Arts Student Award
January 11, 2030 - August 17, 2026
UCDA Design Award
January 11, 2030 - August 17, 2026
International Design Award
January 11, 2030 - August 17, 2026
Communication Arts Award
January 11, 2030 - August 17, 2026
International Design Award (repeated listing)
January 11, 2030 - August 17, 2026
Kolob Canyon Review 2024 Published Work Print Bronze (Print / Books)
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024
Kolob Canyon Review 2024 Shortlist (Southern Utah University)
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024
Kolob Canyon Review 2025 Published Work Print Gold
January 1, 2025 - December 31, 2025
Kolob Canyon Review 2025 Published Work Print Silver
January 1, 2025 - December 31, 2025
Applied Arts Student Award
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2025
UCDA Design Award
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2025
International Design Award
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2025
Communication Arts Award
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2025
Award: Print / Books — Bronze (Kolob Canyon Review 2024)
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2024
Award: Published Work — Print Gold (Kolob Canyon Review 2025)
January 1, 2025 - January 1, 2025
Award: Published Work — Print Silver (Kolob Canyon Review 2024)
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2024
Applied Arts Student Award
January 11, 2030 - August 17, 2026
Communication Arts Award
January 11, 2030 - August 17, 2026
UCDA Design Award
January 11, 2030 - August 17, 2026
International Design Award
January 11, 2030 - August 17, 2026
Kolob Canyon Review 2024 / Published Work Print (Bronze)
January 11, 2030 - August 17, 2026
Kolob Canyon Review 2025 / Published Work Print (Gold)
January 11, 2030 - August 17, 2026
Kolob Canyon Review 2025 / Published Work Print (Silver)
January 11, 2030 - August 17, 2026
Kolob Canyon Review 2024 / Shortlist (Print / Books)
January 11, 2030 - August 17, 2026
Southern Utah University 2021–2025 Graphic Design Student Award (award list as provided)
January 11, 2030 - August 17, 2026

Industry Experience

Education, Media & Entertainment, Non-Profit Organization, Retail