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Hi, I’m Jessica Appel, a graphic designer and illustrator with over a decade of experience turning ideas into visual solutions. I specialize in branding, packaging, publication design, and social content, collaborating with clients to craft concepts from concept to final execution.
I thrive in fast-paced environments, enjoy leading design projects, and bring a thoughtful approach to typography, color, and layout. My work spans packaging, book covers, infographics, web assets, and marketing materials, always aiming to elevate brands through clear, engaging visuals.
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Language
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Work Experience
Freelance Graphic Designer at Creative Llamas, LLC
October 1, 2023 - PresentCreate and design visual concepts for various projects, such as logos, brochures, websites, presentations, packaging, book covers, and social media graphics. Collaborate with clients to understand their design needs and preferences. Develop and present design concepts and mockups to clients for approval. Revise and refine designs based on client feedback.
Graphic Designer II at Isagenix International
November 1, 2021 - September 1, 2023Create and maintain a consistent brand message for all social materials and print campaigns. Research, develop, and create illustrations, lifestyle imagery, and presentations for new projects that address objectives in a timely manner and represent, strengthen, and evolve the Isagenix brand.
Graphic Designer at Elevation Marketing
June 1, 2018 - April 1, 2019Worked with a team to design presentations, print materials, eBooks, and social media ads for a variety of B2B clients including Amazon Business, AWS, Citrix, Prompt AI, & LogMeIn, and PARIN.
Graphic Designer II at Isagenix International
July 1, 2016 - June 1, 2018Worked closely with the social media marketing team to develop campaigns and social posts across all social platforms. I was involved from the beginning with conception, to photography sessions, to final design development and deployment. Our most successful campaign was for Black Friday/Cyber Monday which brought in over $1M in sales.
Contract Graphic Designer at Hayden Building Corp
March 1, 2016 - July 1, 2016Contract position to help the company have more visually appealing RFP (Request for Proposal) submittals. Templates created for easier handoff using PowerPoint and Prezi.
Graphic Designer/Marketing Coordinator at Jablonski Real Estate Group
January 1, 2015 - May 1, 2018Create marketing collateral, maintain weekly blog posts, monthly market trend reports, and other website posts specific to real estate and the team. Support real estate group by designing materials needed for all real estate listings from beginning to end of sale.
Contract Graphic Designer at Inventure Foods, Inc.
September 1, 2015 - January 1, 2016Designed packaging for frozen fruits & vegetables, corrugated box design, and marketing materials.
Contract Graphic Designer at Seacret Direct
May 1, 2015 - July 1, 2015I was hired to help with a large event the company was hosting. The position included website graphics, t-shirt graphics, brochures, and large-format event signage
Contract Graphic Designer at Parker Madison Marketing
December 1, 2014 - April 1, 2015I was brought on to help with a client rebrand. I aided in developing a 2 min rebrand video in After Effects that explained the company's transition into the new branding that was launched to the entire organization. In addition to the video, I helped create a vehicle graphic system for the existing fleet and an easy order system for new vehicles.
Project Manager and Designer at Airpark Signs
May 1, 2014 - December 1, 2014Coordinated internal resources and vendors for the flawless execution of projects and ensured that all projects were delivered on-time, within scope, and within budget.
Education
BS in Design at Arizona State University
January 11, 2030 - May 1, 2014BS in Design at Arizona State University
January 11, 2030 - May 1, 2014Qualifications
Industry Experience
Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Retail, Manufacturing
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