Hi! I'm Jill Elizabeth Ryan, a passionate artist and designer with over 8 years of experience in both physical and digital artwork. I love creating imaginative conceptual designs and engaging typographic compositions. My personal love for character design has led me to explore various artistic pursuits including posters, game conceptualization, and world-building designs. I'm always eager to grow and improve my digital and hand-drawn artistic skills as I prepare for future opportunities in the digital art space. I enjoy collaborating with clients to bring their visions to life and am excited to continue creating artwork that tells stories and captivates audiences.

Jill Elizabeth Ryan

Hi! I'm Jill Elizabeth Ryan, a passionate artist and designer with over 8 years of experience in both physical and digital artwork. I love creating imaginative conceptual designs and engaging typographic compositions. My personal love for character design has led me to explore various artistic pursuits including posters, game conceptualization, and world-building designs. I'm always eager to grow and improve my digital and hand-drawn artistic skills as I prepare for future opportunities in the digital art space. I enjoy collaborating with clients to bring their visions to life and am excited to continue creating artwork that tells stories and captivates audiences.

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Hi! I’m Jill Elizabeth Ryan, a passionate artist and designer with over 8 years of experience in both physical and digital artwork. I love creating imaginative conceptual designs and engaging typographic compositions. My personal love for character design has led me to explore various artistic pursuits including posters, game conceptualization, and world-building designs.

I’m always eager to grow and improve my digital and hand-drawn artistic skills as I prepare for future opportunities in the digital art space. I enjoy collaborating with clients to bring their visions to life and am excited to continue creating artwork that tells stories and captivates audiences.

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Experience Level

Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate

Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Front Desk at Wheaton College Library, Wheaton, MA
October 1, 2022 - May 31, 2025
Served as front desk assistant handling patron support including troubleshooting public printers, library search engine guidance, reservation and returns of books/DVDs, upkeep of library facilities, and organizing materials.
Graphic Design & Photo Editor (Freelance Artist) at Freelance, Remote
September 1, 2017 - June 11, 2024
Designed and illustrated various projects including album artwork, digital ads, posters, and character/world building designs for games and events. Collaborated with clients to capture artistic vision, produced custom commissioned artworks, and maintained personal portfolio growth.
Graphic Design Intern at Childhood Cancer Society, Remote
June 1, 2023 - August 31, 2023
Collaborated with a design team to create illustrations and animated content for social media, including full illustrations and GIFs of the organization’s bear mascot. Worked within style guidelines and participated in feedback meetings to refine designs.
Counselor in Training (CIT) at Oceanside School District, Oceanside, NY
May 1, 2018 - August 31, 2018
Assisted in summer camp activities with 4th-grade students, including arts and sports supervision, emotional support, conflict resolution, and daily camp task facilitation.
Front Desk at Wheaton College Library, Wheaton, MA
May 31, 2025 - July 9, 2025
Served as front desk assistant supporting patrons with resolving issues including problems with public printers and understanding the library search engine. Assisted in reserving and returning library materials, maintaining library facilities, refilling printers and coffee machines, and organizing and reshelving books and materials.
Graphic Design & Photo Editor at Freelance Artist (Remote)
September 1, 2017 - Present
Designed and illustrated projects including album artwork, digital advertisements, posters, and character/world building designs. Created conceptual characters and environments for a theoretical computer game, collaborated with clients to develop album art, produced posters and book covers, completed custom digital illustration commissions, and expanded personal portfolio consistently.
Graphic Design Intern at Childhood Cancer Society (Remote)
August 31, 2023 - July 9, 2025
Collaborated with a team of designers to develop illustrations of the organization's mascot Adventure Ted for social media publications. Created full illustrations and animated GIFs within set style parameters, participated in feedback meetings, and developed interpersonal communication skills.
Counselor in Training (CIT) at Oceanside School District, Oceanside, NY
August 31, 2018 - July 9, 2025
Assisted in summer camp activities with 4th-grade students, including arts and crafts, sports, and playground games. Provided emotional support and conflict resolution, chaperoned students as needed, and worked collaboratively with counselors and CITs.

Education

High School Diploma at Oceanside High School, Oceanside, NY
September 1, 2017 - May 31, 2021
Bachelor of Arts at Wheaton College, Norton, MA
September 1, 2021 - May 31, 2025
High School Diploma at Oceanside High School, Oceanside, NY
January 1, 2017 - May 31, 2021
Bachelor of Arts at Wheaton College, Norton, MA
January 1, 2021 - May 31, 2025

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Non-Profit Organization, Gaming, Professional Services