I’m a Portland-based freelance graphic designer with 10+ years of experience creating brand-consistent, strategically sound design across digital and print media for campaigns, presentations, and web platforms. I bring a strong foundation in typography, layout, color theory, and brand identity, and I’m highly proficient in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign + AfterEffects, Animate, Premiere). I’m collaborative, meticulously organized, and proactive about seeking and implementing feedback, with a high bar for craft, detail, and alignment with brand standards. I have over 20 years' hands-on experience in UI and web design, stay current with visual trends and best practices, and operate as an established freelance business. I’d love to contribute to your creative team. Portfolio: _Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_

Jacob Oberman

I’m a Portland-based freelance graphic designer with 10+ years of experience creating brand-consistent, strategically sound design across digital and print media for campaigns, presentations, and web platforms. I bring a strong foundation in typography, layout, color theory, and brand identity, and I’m highly proficient in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign + AfterEffects, Animate, Premiere). I’m collaborative, meticulously organized, and proactive about seeking and implementing feedback, with a high bar for craft, detail, and alignment with brand standards. I have over 20 years' hands-on experience in UI and web design, stay current with visual trends and best practices, and operate as an established freelance business. I’d love to contribute to your creative team. Portfolio: _Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_

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I’m a Portland-based freelance graphic designer with 10+ years of experience creating brand-consistent, strategically sound design across digital and print media for campaigns, presentations, and web platforms. I bring a strong foundation in typography, layout, color theory, and brand identity, and I’m highly proficient in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign + AfterEffects, Animate, Premiere). I’m collaborative, meticulously organized, and proactive about seeking and implementing feedback, with a high bar for craft, detail, and alignment with brand standards. I have over 20 years’ hands-on experience in UI and web design, stay current with visual trends and best practices, and operate as an established freelance business. I’d love to contribute to your creative team. Portfolio: Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Freelance Graphic Designer at Various Clients (Freelance)
September 1, 2024 - Present
Remote freelance designer delivering branding, print, web, and motion design for a diverse client base. Recent projects include apparel design for Snyder Roofing, an impact report for First Amendment Coalition, a website for Smiley’s Handy Services, and motion graphics for Hidden Pigeon, plus setup of a Monday.com board to streamline creative workflows.
Digital Media Designer + Project Management Consultant at Hidden Pigeon Company
May 1, 2024 - September 1, 2024
Designed motion graphic ads for a partnership with the New York Yankees and for 2 new books for Instagram using After Effects and Canva. Created a Monday.com creative board for the Creative Director and team.
Creative Director / Art Director / Graphic Designer at Transportation Alternatives
November 1, 2015 - April 1, 2024
Led branding refresh and design work for campaigns such as Open Streets, 14th Street Busway, and Speed Safety Camera Program & Expansion. Drove a branding modernization for the organization and Families for Safe Streets, prioritizing visual accessibility. Applied comprehensive creative skills across branding, print, web, and motion to support program goals.
Teaching Artist at Wingspan Arts
September 1, 2015 - February 1, 2016
Developed curriculum and taught two after-school courses for 3rd–5th graders: 'Art of Comics' focusing on creativity and storytelling; 'Art with the Masters,' an art history course incorporating homage as a learning mechanism.
Teaching Artist at Brooklyn Public Library
July 1, 2015 - October 1, 2015
Taught after-school courses and one-off classes for youth ages 8–14 in NYCHA Public Housing Community Centers; focused on creativity, storytelling, and drawing from personal experiences.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Graphic Design at Antoinette Westphal College of Media Arts & Design, Drexel University
September 2, 2002 - May 26, 2006
Certificate in Adobe Premier at BRIC Media
March 1, 2019 - March 15, 2019
Adobe After Effects at DCTV
January 1, 2019 - January 18, 2019
User Experience Bootcamp at General Assembly
April 1, 2017 - April 28, 2017
Procreate at PCC
July 14, 2025 - July 14, 2025

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Non-Profit Organization, Retail