I am a highly motivated Graphic Designer and Art Director with multidisciplinary design skills, a positive attitude, and a healthy sense of humor. I have experience across identity and branding, marketing collateral and presentations, websites, environment design, tradeshow design and support, and digital and social media marketing. I have collaborated with clients ranging from medical start-ups to global Fortune 500 corporations. As the founder of Paper & Clouds Design since 2009, I offer branding, website design, social media marketing, collateral, signage, and presentations at affordable rates. At Words At Work, I led design strategy, branding, and multi-channel initiatives as Senior Designer (2000–2012) and Design Director (2012–2026).…

Jenn Jones Nienaber

I am a highly motivated Graphic Designer and Art Director with multidisciplinary design skills, a positive attitude, and a healthy sense of humor. I have experience across identity and branding, marketing collateral and presentations, websites, environment design, tradeshow design and support, and digital and social media marketing. I have collaborated with clients ranging from medical start-ups to global Fortune 500 corporations. As the founder of Paper & Clouds Design since 2009, I offer branding, website design, social media marketing, collateral, signage, and presentations at affordable rates. At Words At Work, I led design strategy, branding, and multi-channel initiatives as Senior Designer (2000–2012) and Design Director (2012–2026).…

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I am a highly motivated Graphic Designer and Art Director with multidisciplinary design skills, a positive attitude, and a healthy sense of humor. I have experience across identity and branding, marketing collateral and presentations, websites, environment design, tradeshow design and support, and digital and social media marketing. I have collaborated with clients ranging from medical start-ups to global Fortune 500 corporations.

As the founder of Paper & Clouds Design since 2009, I offer branding, website design, social media marketing, collateral, signage, and presentations at affordable rates. At Words At Work, I led design strategy, branding, and multi-channel initiatives as Senior Designer (2000–2012) and Design Director (2012–2026).

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Work Experience

Owner, Graphic Designer, Art Director, Writer at Paper & Clouds Design
January 1, 2009 - Present
Founder providing logos and branding, website design, social media marketing, collateral, signage and presentations for small-, mid-sized businesses.
Senior Designer at Words At Work
January 1, 2000 - December 31, 2012
Delivered high-impact marketing and communications solutions for a diverse portfolio of clients across the medical, technology, logistics, food/hospitality, and manufacturing sectors. Key Contributions included creative strategy & execution, multi-channel design, art direction, and team leadership.
Design Director at Words At Work
January 1, 2012 - December 31, 2026
Led design strategy, conceptualization, and visual identity development, ensuring consistent brand standards across all touchpoints. Oversaw multi-channel design including digital campaigns, websites, trade show environments, and custom architectural graphics. Managed art direction for photography/illustration and high-level corporate presentations and PowerPoint templates. Provided team leadership and mentorship to uphold branding best practices.
Art Director at The Arnold Group
January 1, 1998 - December 31, 1999
Worked as part of a team designing catalogs, long-form brochures, collateral and branding for companies in the financial sector.

Education

Master of Fine Arts at Hamline University
January 11, 2030 - June 15, 2026
Bachelor of Science at University of Minnesota, Twin Cities
January 11, 2030 - June 15, 2026

Qualifications

Social Media Marketing Certification
January 11, 2030 - June 15, 2026

Industry Experience

Healthcare, Software & Internet, Transportation & Logistics, Travel & Hospitality, Manufacturing, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services
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