I’m Jessica von Braun, a senior art director and illustrator based in Fort Worth, Texas. For nearly two decades, I’ve led creative strategy and brand system work from concept through delivery for national brands like Coca-Cola, Papa John’s, Dairy Queen, McAfee, and Murphy USA—building creative briefs, setting brand-voice standards, and coaching design teams so every campaign and asset feels unmistakably on-brand. I blend traditional illustration craft with modern, AI-integrated production to move faster without sacrificing quality. Through my agency work and as a founder of Solocosmo Studios, I’ve directed multimedia campaigns and shipped 20+ published iOS/Google Play apps end to end—handling visual systems, illustration, and bilingual (EN/FR, EN/ES) copy direction. I love making teams better, keeping storytelling consistent, and using tools like Figma, Procreate, Midjourney, Adobe Firefly, and Runway ML to scale creativity responsibly.…

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I’m Jessica von Braun, a senior art director and illustrator based in Fort Worth, Texas. For nearly two decades, I’ve led creative strategy and brand system work from concept through delivery for national brands like Coca-Cola, Papa John’s, Dairy Queen, McAfee, and Murphy USA—building creative briefs, setting brand-voice standards, and coaching design teams so every campaign and asset feels unmistakably on-brand. I blend traditional illustration craft with modern, AI-integrated production to move faster without sacrificing quality. Through my agency work and as a founder of Solocosmo Studios, I’ve directed multimedia campaigns and shipped 20+ published iOS/Google Play apps end to end—handling visual systems, illustration, and bilingual (EN/FR, EN/ES) copy direction. I love making teams better, keeping storytelling consistent, and using tools like Figma, Procreate, Midjourney, Adobe Firefly, and Runway ML to scale creativity responsibly.…

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I’m Jessica von Braun, a senior art director and illustrator based in Fort Worth, Texas. For nearly two decades, I’ve led creative strategy and brand system work from concept through delivery for national brands like Coca-Cola, Papa John’s, Dairy Queen, McAfee, and Murphy USA—building creative briefs, setting brand-voice standards, and coaching design teams so every campaign and asset feels unmistakably on-brand.

I blend traditional illustration craft with modern, AI-integrated production to move faster without sacrificing quality. Through my agency work and as a founder of Solocosmo Studios, I’ve directed multimedia campaigns and shipped 20+ published iOS/Google Play apps end to end—handling visual systems, illustration, and bilingual (EN/FR, EN/ES) copy direction. I love making teams better, keeping storytelling consistent, and using tools like Figma, Procreate, Midjourney, Adobe Firefly, and Runway ML to scale creativity responsibly.

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Language

English
Fluent
French
Advanced
Spanish; Castilian
Advanced

Work Experience

Founder & Art Director at Solocosmo Studios
January 1, 2024 - Present
Art-directed and shipped 20+ published apps across iOS and Google Play end to end—owning the visual system, illustration, and copy to bring brand-level craft into live product. Built named design systems (custom palettes, typographic scales, and component patterns) and high-fidelity multi-screen mockups used as build specifications. Directed a 70-figure illustrated card deck with consistent character treatment across upright and reversed states.
Independent iOS Product Designer & Producer at Self-Directed Studio
January 1, 2024 - Present
Designed, art-directed, and shipped published iOS applications end to end, with full responsibility for product architecture, visual system, illustration, and copy. Architected information design and user flows for multi-app product lines, including bilingual (English/French and English/Spanish) experiences with user-selectable lead language. Built named visual design systems including custom palettes, typographic scales, suit and rank taxonomies, and time-responsive color schemes for daily-use apps. Produced high-fidelity multi-screen mockups (14+ screens per app) used as build specifications, with documented design tokens and component patterns. Hand-illustrated and AI-directed full art sets, including a 70-figure card deck with consistent character treatment across upright and reversed states. Wrote, edited, and copy-proofed App Store metadata, onboarding copy, and in-app long-form content. Ran a voice consistency audit resolving 64 third-person voice leaks, vocabulary violations, a
Independent iOS Product Designer & Producer at Independent Studio
January 1, 2024 - Present
Designed, art-directed, and shipped published iOS applications end to end, with full responsibility for product architecture, visual system, illustration, and copy. Architected information design and user flows for multi-app lines, including bilingual experiences; built named visual design systems; produced high-fidelity multi-screen mockups used as build specifications; hand-illustrated AI-driven art sets; copy-proofed App Store metadata and in-app long-form content; conducted voice consistency audits; implemented subscription pricing tiers with RevenueCat; managed App Store Connect and TestFlight workflows. Operated in AI-assisted development environments to ship production iOS apps without a traditional engineering background.
Senior Art Director at Iluminere Digital Agency
March 1, 2023 - August 1, 2025
Lead creative vision and execution of digital marketing campaigns across QSR, healthcare, retail, and technology accounts. Direct integration of AI tooling into agency design processes to raise throughput while protecting brand voice and editorial standards. Oversee branding, campaign strategy, and multimedia projects from concept through delivery. Manage and mentor a team of designers, establishing shared workflows, review standards, and creative briefs.
Art Director at Iluminere Digital Agency
March 1, 2020 - March 1, 2023
Designed marketing materials, brand assets, and social media content across print and digital deliverables. Developed early AI-enhanced design strategies, blending traditional illustration with generative tooling. Contributed creative for QSR, fitness, and consumer technology campaigns.
Freelance Illustrator, Cover Artist & Mixed Media Designer at Self-Employed / Freelance
January 1, 1983 - Present
Published variant covers for Image Comics (The Me You Love In The Dark, Ice Cream Man, Department of Truth, Nita Hawes’ Nightmare Blog, Nocterra, The Closet, Vinyl, 10,000 Black Feathers, What’s the Furthest Place from Here) and Aftershock Comics (Bunny Mask #10). Created illustrations for The Greystone Valley series, designed oracle decks for Blue Angel Publishing, and contributed to Hulu's Deadbeat. Collaborated with The Stan Lee Foundation, So So Happy, mc chris, Rhyan Sinclair, and Doom Ranch 5000. Built branding assets for Chibi Essence and ebs fabrics, and co-authored The Dreams of the Invisible Girl with Chuck Huber.
Freelance Illustrator, Cover Artist & Mixed Media Designer at Self-Employed
January 1, 1983 - Present
Published variant covers for Image Comics (The Me You Love In The Dark, Ice Cream Man, Department of Truth, Nita Hawes’ Nightmare Blog, Nocterra, The Closet, Vinyl, 10,000 Black Feathers, What’s the Furthest Place from Here); variant covers for Aftershock Comics (Bunny Mask); illustrations for The Greystone Valley; designed and illustrated multiple oracle decks for Blue Angel Publishing; featured illustrator for Hulu original Deadbeat; collaborated with The Stan Lee Foundation, So So Happy, mc chris, Rhyan Sinclair (All the Little Pieces), and Doom Ranch 5000; developed branding and design assets; co-created The Dreams of the Invisible Girl, an illustrated book published by Hound Comics.

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Media & Entertainment, Software & Internet, Professional Services, Retail, Healthcare, Other, Non-Profit Organization
    Solitary Cup Company — Packaging Design & Social Media Content
    Packaging design and social media content for Solitary Cup Company, developing a cohesive brand look that carries from the shelf to the feed. The work covers: Packaging design — product packaging, labels, and layout built around a clear, distinctive brand identity Social media content — a set of on-brand social posts with consistent type, color, and styling Visual identity & art direction — a unified look that ties the packaging and digital presence together Print- and platform-ready files — packaging prepared to production spec and social assets sized for each platform The goal throughout: a brand that feels considered and recognizable everywhere it shows up — on the product and online.…
    Simply Pop for Coca-Cola — Packaging Mockups & Pre-Photography Concepts
    Pre-photography product mockups for Simply Pop, The Coca-Cola Company's prebiotic soda line. Before the production shoot, I built photo-real concept comps — compositing the can designs into vivid, flavor-driven scenes (raspberry, watermelon, and more) — to art-direct the look, lock the visual direction, and show stakeholders exactly how the final campaign imagery would feel. The work covers: Packaging & product visualization — placing the can designs into realistic, on-brand environments Flavor-driven art direction — color and styling tuned to each variant Photo compositing & mockups — pre-production comps that stand in for the shoot and guide it Campaign-ready direction — a consistent look carried across the flavor range These mockups set the visual target for the photography and campaign that followed.…
    Senior Art Director & Multidisciplinary Designer — Illustration, Brand, Product, Apps, Applied AI

    I’m a multidisciplinary designer, illustrator, and senior art director with nearly two decades of experience — spanning publishing, advertising, fine art, product, apps, and applied AI. My work runs end to end, from the first hand-drawn sketch to shipped products and live apps, always anchored in the fundamentals that don’t change: composition, color, type, and story.

    What I do:

    • Art direction & illustration — cover art and illustration for Image Comics, Aftershock, and Blue Angel Publishing; work shown from Pop Gallery at Disney Springs and Epcot to Lambeth Palace, London.
    • Brand identity & advertising — full campaigns, packaging, direct mail, and outdoor for brands including Coca-Cola (Simply Pop), Papa John’s, Dairy Queen, and more — concept through print-ready production.
    • App design & development (UI/UX) — native iOS apps designed and shipped end to end, from concept and brand through App Store launch.
    • Website & product design — end-to-end UI/UX, product mockups, and digital experiences.
    • NFT collections — self-deployed drops on OpenSea, start to finish: art direction, minting, and smart-contract deployment.
    • AI & generative art — a Midjourney original beta tester bringing a senior art director’s eye to Midjourney, Firefly, Runway, and AI-assisted build and prototyping.
    • Oracle & tarot deck design — complete card sets, packaging, and guidebooks for Blue Angel Publishing.
    • Fine art & devotional work — original Catholic devotional pieces and restored fine-art reproductions (Sanctified Souls), prepared as gallery-quality prints and products.
    • Surface & textile design — original repeat patterns and prints, including fabric for children’s apparel.

    The throughline is a trained eye brought current: twenty years of craft, directing the newest tools toward work that’s both striking and genuinely usable.

    🔗 See the full portfolio: [Quintilian, Inc.](https://www.twine.net/signin

    Fabric & Textile Surface Pattern Design — Children's Apparel
    Original fabric and textile designs created as surface patterns for children's apparel. I designed bold, joyful floral prints — built as seamless repeats and applied across a range of girls' dresses — balancing vivid color with playful, wearable motifs. The work covers: Surface pattern design — original motifs and seamless repeat patterns Color & palette development — vibrant, harmonious colorways Print application — patterns mapped onto garments and product mockups Print-ready textile files — prepared to production specifications Each design was crafted to feel fresh and energetic on the body — translating illustration into fabric made to be worn and loved.…
    Brand Identity & Marketing Campaign — Print, Direct Mail & Billboard
    A complete marketing campaign for client / business name], built around a bold, instantly recognizable brand identity carried across every touchpoint with one consistent look and message: Brand identity — logo, color palette, and typography for a confident, high-visibility look Direct-mail postcards & mailers — eye-catching layouts with clear offers and strong calls to action Yard signs — clean, legible designs built to grab attention from the curb Billboard / outdoor — large-format advertising with punchy messaging and a clear "Schedule an estimate" CTA Every piece was designed for real-world impact — readable at a glance, on-brand, and built to drive calls and estimates — then delivered print-ready to spec.…
    Blue Angel Oracle Decks
    Freelance design work creating oracle card sets for Blue Angel Publishing, one of the world’s leading publishers of oracle and tarot decks. I designed multiple titles from concept through print-ready files — developing a cohesive visual identity across every card. My focus is on decks that are both striking and usable. Each set was delivered to professional publishing standards, ready for production and retail.…