I’m Tess Bowens, a graphic and motion designer based in Chicago who creates digital campaign assets for retail and e-commerce brands. I have a solid foundation in design, visual storytelling, and the Adobe Creative Suite, and I’m comfortable taking work from concept through execution while collaborating with teammates to deliver high-quality results. I thrive in fast-paced environments, adapt quickly to feedback, and enjoy turning ideas into banners, emails, social graphics, and set designs for shoots. My experience includes coordinating with remote teams and managing multiple projects on tight timelines to drive engaging, on-brand experiences.

Tess Bowens

I’m Tess Bowens, a graphic and motion designer based in Chicago who creates digital campaign assets for retail and e-commerce brands. I have a solid foundation in design, visual storytelling, and the Adobe Creative Suite, and I’m comfortable taking work from concept through execution while collaborating with teammates to deliver high-quality results. I thrive in fast-paced environments, adapt quickly to feedback, and enjoy turning ideas into banners, emails, social graphics, and set designs for shoots. My experience includes coordinating with remote teams and managing multiple projects on tight timelines to drive engaging, on-brand experiences.

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I’m Tess Bowens, a graphic and motion designer based in Chicago who creates digital campaign assets for retail and e-commerce brands. I have a solid foundation in design, visual storytelling, and the Adobe Creative Suite, and I’m comfortable taking work from concept through execution while collaborating with teammates to deliver high-quality results.

I thrive in fast-paced environments, adapt quickly to feedback, and enjoy turning ideas into banners, emails, social graphics, and set designs for shoots. My experience includes coordinating with remote teams and managing multiple projects on tight timelines to drive engaging, on-brand experiences.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Freelance Graphic Designer at Menards
January 1, 2025 - Present
Designed campaign collateral and environmental graphics for in-store gardening initiatives supporting seasonal marketing efforts. Created banners and wayfinding graphics to guide customer flow and product discovery within retail aisles. Collaborated remotely with supervisors to manage priorities, interpret creative direction, and deliver assets on tight timelines.
Graphic Designer at Rainbow Shops (Apparel Company)
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2024
Developed promotional digital assets for retail and seasonal campaigns across web, email, and social platforms. Designed daily marketing emails, digital ads, and social graphics while maintaining brand consistency. Led photo shoot set design from concept through production and supported on-set creative direction. Managed multiple projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines and adapting to feedback.

Education

BFA, Magna Cum Laude at Saint Xavier University
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2021
Associate Degree at Savannah College of Art and Design
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2019

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Retail, Media & Entertainment, Software & Internet