I am an expressive Illustrator and Graphic Designer with over 25 years of experience creating character-driven artwork and visual storytelling for advertising, digital marketing, and corporate communications. My passion lies in conveying deep emotions—such as humor, frustration, empathy, and engagement—through my illustrations to build meaningful connections with audiences across social media and digital platforms. I specialize in establishing distinctive visual styles and delivering polished, high-quality visuals even under tight deadlines. My expertise includes social media campaigns, editorial illustrations, infographics, and digital marketing assets, consistently collaborating across teams to translate complex ideas into accessible, emotionally resonant visuals.

Mary-Lynn Jones

I am an expressive Illustrator and Graphic Designer with over 25 years of experience creating character-driven artwork and visual storytelling for advertising, digital marketing, and corporate communications. My passion lies in conveying deep emotions—such as humor, frustration, empathy, and engagement—through my illustrations to build meaningful connections with audiences across social media and digital platforms. I specialize in establishing distinctive visual styles and delivering polished, high-quality visuals even under tight deadlines. My expertise includes social media campaigns, editorial illustrations, infographics, and digital marketing assets, consistently collaborating across teams to translate complex ideas into accessible, emotionally resonant visuals.

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I am an expressive Illustrator and Graphic Designer with over 25 years of experience creating character-driven artwork and visual storytelling for advertising, digital marketing, and corporate communications. My passion lies in conveying deep emotions—such as humor, frustration, empathy, and engagement—through my illustrations to build meaningful connections with audiences across social media and digital platforms.

I specialize in establishing distinctive visual styles and delivering polished, high-quality visuals even under tight deadlines. My expertise includes social media campaigns, editorial illustrations, infographics, and digital marketing assets, consistently collaborating across teams to translate complex ideas into accessible, emotionally resonant visuals.

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Work Experience

Senior Graphic Designer / Illustrator / Motion Design at Freelance
January 1, 2008 - Present
Produced expressive spot illustrations for editorial, digital, and marketing campaigns that reached global audiences. Created artwork able to effectively convey humor, frustration, and empathy, boosting campaign relatability. Designed illustration series specifically for social media campaigns that enhanced engagement and brand recognition. Developed unique visual styles adaptable across multiple platforms to ensure brand consistency. Delivered projects with tight turnaround times while maintaining high creative and technical quality standards.
Senior Graphic Designer / Illustrator / Motion Design at Respect Group Inc.
November 1, 2024 - August 22, 2025
Produced over 1,000 custom illustrations for interactive e-learning programs, improving emotional connection and engagement. Designed visual narratives and character-driven assets that increased user retention by 20–40%. Illustrated backgrounds, infographics, and expressive figures to support educational and marketing initiatives. Collaborated with cross-disciplinary teams to convert complex ideas into accessible, emotionally resonant visuals. Created motion-enhanced illustrations for digital storytelling, boosting viewer engagement by 40%.

Education

Diploma, Graphic Design & Illustration at Sheridan College – Oakville, ON
January 11, 2030 - August 22, 2025

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Industry Experience

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