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I’m Len Jennings, a freelance graphic designer based in Fort Worth, TX, with over two decades of experience directing art and design for print and digital media. I specialize in crafting cohesive branding, production-ready artwork, and polished visual content, from book covers to trade show graphics. I thrive in fast-paced environments, collaborate across teams, manage budgets and schedules, and bring strong creative and technical skills, attention to detail, and hands-on production experience to every project.
Experience Level
Language
English
Fluent
Work Experience
Art Director (volunteer) at Persistence Publishing
February 1, 2024 - PresentDirected the art and design of books and marketing materials, ensuring alignment with publishing standards and market suitability. Coordinated internal and external resources, including design agencies and freelancers, to produce high-quality book covers and graphic content. Managed budgets and projects, meeting deadlines and solving problems, resulting in improvements in project delivery times and quality.
Senior Creative Designer at Airbus Helicopters, Inc.
May 1, 2019 - January 1, 2024Led the design of all internal and external business-related materials for North America, ensuring alignment with corporate branding and design consistency. Produced graphic content for print and web, including logos, advertising layouts, and trade show graphics, enhancing brand visibility and engagement. Implemented Digital Asset Management System (DAMS) and initiated Salesforce modules, improving workflow efficiency and a superior customer experience. Managed, trained and mentored Creative Design Intern for all departmental and company needs as assigned.
Creative Designer at Airbus Helicopters, Inc.
June 1, 2007 - May 1, 2019Led the design of all internal and external business-related materials for North America, ensuring alignment with corporate branding and design consistency. Produced graphic content for print and web, including logos, advertising layouts, and trade show graphics, enhancing brand visibility and engagement. Implemented Digital Asset Management System (DAMS) and initiated Salesforce modules, improving workflow efficiency and a superior customer experience. Managed, trained and mentored Creative Design Intern for all departmental and company needs as assigned.
Graphic Artist at Visual Impact Specialties
October 1, 2003 - May 1, 2007Developed original artwork, performed necessary image correction, and redesigned customer provided artwork for small businesses and schools. Designed, generated production artwork, and output film for silkscreening production. Created original business and sports team logos for apparel, stickers, advertisements, and brochures.
Senior Analyst, Markets & Competitive Intelligence at Verizon Information Services
March 1, 2001 - March 1, 2003Generated maps utilized in brochures and other collateral pieces for national telephone directories sales force. Managed and edited navigational map files in conjunction with vendors for publication in telephone directories. Responsible for creating and maintaining project and workflow schedules.
Education
Associates of Applied Arts: Visual Communication at Art Institute of Dallas
September 1, 1993Associate of Applied Arts, Visual Communication (Diploma) at Art Institute of Dallas
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1993Qualifications
Adobe Illustrator Expert
June 26, 2024I've been using this application since 1991
UX Design
January 11, 2030 - January 15, 2026Agile User Experience Design and Research
July 1, 2024 - January 15, 2026Figma Essential Training: The Basics
January 1, 2024 - January 15, 2026Rand 3D, CATIA
January 1, 2016 - January 15, 2026Customer Focus, Creating CEOs (Customer Experience Owners)
January 1, 2014 - January 15, 2026AEC Yellow Belt Certification (Lean Six Sigma)
January 1, 2013 - January 15, 2026Increasing Human Effectiveness
January 1, 2007 - January 15, 2026Industry Experience
Computers & Electronics, Media & Entertainment, Other, Professional Services, Manufacturing, Education
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