I’m Jessie Garland, a Nashville-based graphic designer specializing in brand creation and cohesive design systems for hospitality and lifestyle brands. Over the past several years I’ve built identity systems, menus, packaging, signage, marketing materials, and mobile-friendly websites, collaborating from concept to final execution. I thrive on turning client goals into visually compelling, user-friendly experiences, balancing creativity with deadlines and budgets, and exploring new tools and methods to keep ideas fresh.

Jessie Garland

I’m Jessie Garland, a Nashville-based graphic designer specializing in brand creation and cohesive design systems for hospitality and lifestyle brands. Over the past several years I’ve built identity systems, menus, packaging, signage, marketing materials, and mobile-friendly websites, collaborating from concept to final execution. I thrive on turning client goals into visually compelling, user-friendly experiences, balancing creativity with deadlines and budgets, and exploring new tools and methods to keep ideas fresh.

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I’m Jessie Garland, a Nashville-based graphic designer specializing in brand creation and cohesive design systems for hospitality and lifestyle brands. Over the past several years I’ve built identity systems, menus, packaging, signage, marketing materials, and mobile-friendly websites, collaborating from concept to final execution.

I thrive on turning client goals into visually compelling, user-friendly experiences, balancing creativity with deadlines and budgets, and exploring new tools and methods to keep ideas fresh.

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Work Experience

Graphic Designer at Fresh Creative Studios
March 1, 2025 - March 1, 2025
Designed for 3–12 hospitality brand accounts at a time, balancing deadlines, creativity, and billable hours. Collaborated on projects from concept to final execution. Work included brand creation and refinement, menus, food packaging, retail products and merchandise, signage and environmental design, email design, print and digital ad campaigns, and mobile-friendly websites.
Freelance Designer at 5BAR & The Castle
March 1, 2021 - November 5, 2025
Built in-depth brand identities and cohesive design systems across menus, environmental applications, print and digital ad campaigns, marketing materials, and a merchandise program. Provided ongoing business consultation, marketing strategy, and print coordination support.
Design Specialist at Geronimo Hospitality
October 1, 2021 - October 1, 2021
Designed digital and print assets including websites, ads, videos, and emails. Collaborated on new brand creation and content strategy. Managed pre-press processes for multiple brands.
Graphic Design Account Coordinator at University Centers
May 1, 2020 - May 1, 2020
Designed event campaigns, sales materials, merchandise, and branding for University Centers and the University Bookstore. Balanced creativity with brand guidelines.

Education

BFA Graphic Design at UW - Stevens Point
January 11, 2030 - May 1, 2020

Qualifications

Arts Bash Leadership Scholarship
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2019

Industry Experience

Travel & Hospitality, Retail, Consumer Goods, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services