I'm a creative illustrator and graphic designer with several years of experience in freelance book illustration and 2D animation. My passion for art drives my commitment to producing high-quality designs and engaging illustrations that resonate with audiences.…

Penny Jones

I'm a creative illustrator and graphic designer with several years of experience in freelance book illustration and 2D animation. My passion for art drives my commitment to producing high-quality designs and engaging illustrations that resonate with audiences.…

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I’m a creative illustrator and graphic designer with several years of experience in freelance book illustration and 2D animation. My passion for art drives my commitment to producing high-quality designs and engaging illustrations that resonate with audiences.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

GRAPHIC DESIGNER at Minutemen Press, Anaheim, CA
June 1, 2024 - January 1, 2025
Provided quality customer service in person, over the phone and by email. Performed prepress setup for format and offset printing, operating digital and large-format printing. Created and edited artwork as needed using Illustrator, Photoshop and InDesign.
GRAPHIC DESIGNER at Memorablegifts.com, Montebello, CA
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2024
Developed products for customers using Corel Draw and Photoshop, including the editing of customer photos. Brainstormed and generated digital templates and Mock-Ups for new products. Coordinated with production manager, ensuring positive brand image and long-term client relationships. Managed phones, emails, listened to customer concerns and requests and recommended possible solutions. Created personalized digital proofs per customer request in designing an original product.
CARICATURE ARTIST at Kaman’s Art Shoppe at Knott’s Berry Farm, Buena Park, CA
October 13, 2021 - March 14, 2023
Engaged with customers at Knott’s Berry Farm. Demonstrated the process with promotional Caricature demos, encouraging customers to get caricature done, boosting sales. Handling payments.
CHILDREN BOOK ILLUSTRATOR & 2D ANIMATOR at Freelance
December 1, 2013 - Present
Conceptualized, designed, and developed characters, props, backgrounds, and layouts for book illustrations as instructed by various independent authors. Utilized Animate CC for short animation projects, delivering engaging visual content for clients.
Production Assistant Intern & Website Moderator at Kabillion - Mike Young Productions
June 5, 2008 - June 16, 2009
Assisted production tasks and moderated the company website as part of internship.
2D Game Designer at Young Forest Games
December 29, 2005 - December 29, 2005
2D Game Design

Education

B.S. Animation at Westwood College
January 11, 2030 - March 9, 2026
B.S. Elementary Education at Hyles-Anderson College
January 11, 2030 - March 9, 2026
B.S. Animation at Westwood College, Upland, CA
January 11, 2030 - March 11, 2026
B.S. Elementary Education at Hyles-Anderson, Crown Point, IN
January 11, 2030 - March 11, 2026
2D Game Design Internship at Young Forest Games
January 1, 2006 - March 11, 2026
Production Assistant Intern and Website Moderator at Ka billion-Mike Young Productions
January 1, 2008 - March 11, 2026
B.S. Animation at Westwood College
January 1, 2003 - January 1, 2006
B.S. Elementary Education at Hyles-Anderson College
January 1, 1990 - January 1, 1994
B.S. at WESTWOOD COLLEGE
January 1, 2003 - January 1, 2006
B.S. at Hyles-Anderson College
January 1, 2003 - January 1, 2006
B.S. in Animation at Westwood College
January 1, 2006 - January 1, 2006
B.S. in Education at Hyles-Anderson College
January 1, 1995 - January 1, 1995

Qualifications

Dean’s List
January 11, 2030 - March 11, 2026
President’s List
January 11, 2030 - March 11, 2026
National Honor Society
January 11, 2030 - March 11, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services, Retail
    Snowy forest scene- class project
    Snowy forest scene with red riding hood character, created in Photoshop.…
    Background forest scene class project
    Background forest scene created in Photoshop.…
    Desert planet class project
    Desert planet scene, created in photoshop.…
    Background design class project
    Inside the Captain's cabin of a pirate ship. Illustrated in Photoshop.…
    Palookas Trailer Pilot for Frank Detrano

    Created in Animate CC.

    Here Comes The Fall children book illustration project
    A fun and whimsical picture book story about a bear club named JoJo, who learns about fall in Canada from his grandma. Author Tambala Oneal…
    The Big Giant Pickle illustrated childrens' book
    A fun story about a mad scienist creation of a big, giant pickle. As the pickle is released into the world chaos ensuses, that involves the U.S. military, Godzilla and King Kong!…
    Yes, Girls Can! Children book project
    Children's illustrated storybook about a girl who is interested in science. The book is designed to encourage girls to enter the STEM fields.…
    Miracle Miles children book illustrations
    Miracle Miles is an illustrated childrens book about a boy living with asthma. It is based on the client's son, who had passed away due to an allergic, asthmantic reaction. The book is to bring awareness about childhood asthma. Author is Paras Bengco…