Hi, I’m Dara Jackson. I’m a passionate and dedicated motion and graphic designer with over three years of experience spanning motion design, brand and visual identity, online content creation, video editing, web design, UI/UX, animation, illustration, and copywriting. I love taking creative ideas from concept to completion and thrive both independently and collaboratively to meet deadlines. Over the years, I've built strong skills in Adobe Creative Suite, CMS platforms, and marketing communications. Whether it's designing engaging social media assets or developing video content, I focus on clean, effective design with attention to detail and a great user experience. I'm always eager to learn and deliver quality work that makes an impact.

Dara Jackson

Hi, I’m Dara Jackson. I’m a passionate and dedicated motion and graphic designer with over three years of experience spanning motion design, brand and visual identity, online content creation, video editing, web design, UI/UX, animation, illustration, and copywriting. I love taking creative ideas from concept to completion and thrive both independently and collaboratively to meet deadlines. Over the years, I've built strong skills in Adobe Creative Suite, CMS platforms, and marketing communications. Whether it's designing engaging social media assets or developing video content, I focus on clean, effective design with attention to detail and a great user experience. I'm always eager to learn and deliver quality work that makes an impact.

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Hi, I’m Dara Jackson. I’m a passionate and dedicated motion and graphic designer with over three years of experience spanning motion design, brand and visual identity, online content creation, video editing, web design, UI/UX, animation, illustration, and copywriting. I love taking creative ideas from concept to completion and thrive both independently and collaboratively to meet deadlines.

Over the years, I’ve built strong skills in Adobe Creative Suite, CMS platforms, and marketing communications. Whether it’s designing engaging social media assets or developing video content, I focus on clean, effective design with attention to detail and a great user experience. I’m always eager to learn and deliver quality work that makes an impact.

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Language

English
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Work Experience

Marketing Communications Intern at Rutgers Graduate School of Applied and Professional Psychology
January 1, 2025 - May 31, 2025
Created and maintained content and imagery for Rutgers GSAPP’s website using Drupal 9. Designed collateral including flyers, advertisements, and social media posts with Canva and Photoshop, reaching over 2000 students, staff, faculty, and alumni, including high-level recognition by the University's chancellor.
Freelance Designer at Self-Employed
December 1, 2021 - June 15, 2024
Led the end-to-end development of 10+ creative projects independently across multiple disciplines such as motion design, graphic design, brand and visual identity, animation, video production/editing, digital content creation, illustration, and copywriting. Utilized design research, art direction, and principles including typography, color theory, and layout under tight deadlines while maintaining strong communication and organizational skills.

Education

Bachelor of Fine Arts at Rutgers University-New Brunswick
September 1, 2022 - May 31, 2025
Associate of Science at Atlantic Cape Community College
September 1, 2019 - December 31, 2021
High School Diploma at Atlantic County Institute of Technology
September 1, 2014 - June 30, 2018

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Education, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Software & Internet