I'm Jess Da Costa, a motivated graphic designer with an advanced diploma in graphic design from Fanshawe College. I specialize in logo, packaging, and brand design, believing that images convey meaning and, when done successfully, are not only beautiful but also accessible and usable. My artistic skills allow me to tell compelling stories through my designs, bringing clients’ visions to life in a way that resonates. I'm proficient in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, Figma, and Adobe After Effects, which helps me tackle a variety of projects with confidence. Throughout my freelance work, I’ve gained valuable experience that has shaped my design approach. I thrive in lively environments and am always eager to collaborate with fun and a creative community who have big ideas!

Jess Da Costa

I'm Jess Da Costa, a motivated graphic designer with an advanced diploma in graphic design from Fanshawe College. I specialize in logo, packaging, and brand design, believing that images convey meaning and, when done successfully, are not only beautiful but also accessible and usable. My artistic skills allow me to tell compelling stories through my designs, bringing clients’ visions to life in a way that resonates. I'm proficient in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, Figma, and Adobe After Effects, which helps me tackle a variety of projects with confidence. Throughout my freelance work, I’ve gained valuable experience that has shaped my design approach. I thrive in lively environments and am always eager to collaborate with fun and a creative community who have big ideas!

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I’m Jess Da Costa, a motivated graphic designer with an advanced diploma in graphic design from Fanshawe College. I specialize in logo, packaging, and brand design, believing that images convey meaning and, when done successfully, are not only beautiful but also accessible and usable. My artistic skills allow me to tell compelling stories through my designs, bringing clients’ visions to life in a way that resonates.

I’m proficient in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, Figma, and Adobe After Effects, which helps me tackle a variety of projects with confidence. Throughout my freelance work, I’ve gained valuable experience that has shaped my design approach. I thrive in lively environments and am always eager to collaborate with fun and a creative community who have big ideas!

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Work Experience

Handled cash and customer transactions, food preparation, and customer assistance at Mustang Drive In
December 31, 2025 - July 23, 2025
Handled cash and customer transactions, made and prepared food, assisted customers with seating and questions, and created custom wall mural & booth displays for customer interactions.
Store Associate at Beer Store
January 1, 2022 - Present
Handled cash and customer transactions, opened and closed the store effectively and efficiently, and organized and handled beer shipments and deliveries.
Graphic Designer at The Cookie Nook
January 1, 2025 - Present
Managed store posters, menus, social media posts, stickers packaging, and more.
Actor and Set Assistant at Original Kids Theatre Company
December 31, 2020 - July 23, 2025
Acted in numerous plays and musicals, assisted in set design and painting the sets, and ushered and assisted in seating for shows.

Education

Advance Diploma In Graphic Design at Fanshawe College
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2022
OSSD Diploma at Lord Dorchester
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2020

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Retail, Media & Entertainment, Consumer Goods