I am a seasoned Art Director and Senior Graphic Designer with a proven track record in marketing, advertising, and the creative field. My expertise spans digital design, print design, UX design, and mobile/web platforms. I work closely with finance teams on end-to-end presentations for diverse clients, including Mercedes-Benz, Benihana, and Flexion, transforming initial sketches into polished frames using Photoshop, stock photography, and InDesign for national TV airing. I collaborate with creative directors, art directors, animators, production, traffic, and proofreading teams to ensure the seamless development of digital and print materials. I design digital assets such as banners, social posts, eCRM templates, and web/mobile content, and I contribute print mechanics for multiple brands. Running JRFGD, a design studio focused on branding, I work with notable NYC clients and produce pitch decks, packaging, advertorials, and marketing collateral, as well as web and social assets.

Jessica Fisher

I am a seasoned Art Director and Senior Graphic Designer with a proven track record in marketing, advertising, and the creative field. My expertise spans digital design, print design, UX design, and mobile/web platforms. I work closely with finance teams on end-to-end presentations for diverse clients, including Mercedes-Benz, Benihana, and Flexion, transforming initial sketches into polished frames using Photoshop, stock photography, and InDesign for national TV airing. I collaborate with creative directors, art directors, animators, production, traffic, and proofreading teams to ensure the seamless development of digital and print materials. I design digital assets such as banners, social posts, eCRM templates, and web/mobile content, and I contribute print mechanics for multiple brands. Running JRFGD, a design studio focused on branding, I work with notable NYC clients and produce pitch decks, packaging, advertorials, and marketing collateral, as well as web and social assets.

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I am a seasoned Art Director and Senior Graphic Designer with a proven track record in marketing, advertising, and the creative field. My expertise spans digital design, print design, UX design, and mobile/web platforms. I work closely with finance teams on end-to-end presentations for diverse clients, including Mercedes-Benz, Benihana, and Flexion, transforming initial sketches into polished frames using Photoshop, stock photography, and InDesign for national TV airing.

I collaborate with creative directors, art directors, animators, production, traffic, and proofreading teams to ensure the seamless development of digital and print materials. I design digital assets such as banners, social posts, eCRM templates, and web/mobile content, and I contribute print mechanics for multiple brands. Running JRFGD, a design studio focused on branding, I work with notable NYC clients and produce pitch decks, packaging, advertorials, and marketing collateral, as well as web and social assets.

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Language

Japanese
Intermediate

Work Experience

Graphic Designer at Merkley & Partners
December 31, 2023 - December 31, 2023
Created pitch decks, marketing collateral, and digital assets; designed TV and digital campaigns; collaborated with creative directors, art directors, animators, production, traffic, and proofreading teams; contributed to branding and web assets for brands including Mercedes-Benz, Benihana, and Flexion.
Graphic Designer at Merkley & Partners
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2023
Created pitch decks, marketing collateral, web assets, and advertising assets for local and national clients; collaborated with creative directors; produced print and digital materials; contributed to NYT advertorials and Bantam Bagel packaging; photo retouching and color correction.
Graphic Designer at Merkley & Partners
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2023
Produced pitch decks, advertorials, marketing collateral, sales materials, and packaging design; designed web, social media, and advertising assets; created NYT advertorials; collaborated with clients including Penguin Random House (DK), Merkley & Partners, D3 NYC, Dwarven Forge, Upstate Untapped, Michelina's, Take This!, and others.
Graphic Designer at Strong Studio
January 1, 2019 - November 17, 2025
In-house designer providing branding, digital and print design, logo and marketing collateral; collaborated with creative teams.
Graphic Designer at Strong Studio
December 31, 2018 - December 31, 2018
Worked on print and digital design projects; contributed to branding, advertising design, and collateral creation.
Art Director / Graphic Designer at LabFinder
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2018
Art direction and graphic design for branding, web assets, digital banners, and print collateral.
Art Director at LabFinder
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2018
Led art department, branding, and produced marketing assets; conducted UX research with product manager; created idle screens, homepage wireframes, splash pages, digital targeting ads, Mailchimp templates, and social media creative; managed production files.
Graphic Designer at Outfront Media
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2017
In-house art department; designed ads for billboards, digital boards, subways, buses and commuter rail; created mechanical files for production and print; photo retouching and color correction; developed mobile landing pages, banner ads, and animated GIFs; managed timetables.
Owner / Designer at JRFGD
January 1, 2016 - Present
Founder and principal designer of JRFGD; specializes in digital and print design with a strong focus on branding; creates logos, marketing collateral, presentations, web assets, and more; collaborates with clients to define objectives and execute design, branding, and marketing projects.
Owner / Creative Director at JRFGD
January 1, 2016 - November 17, 2025
Founder of a self-owned design studio focused on branding, digital and print design. Led branding, logos, marketing collateral, presentations, web assets, and marketing strategies; collaborated with clients to define objectives and execute design projects. Notable clients included Merkley & Partners, D3 NYC, Dwarven Forge, Upstate Untapped, Michelina’s, Take This!, and others.
Owner / Creative Director / Senior Graphic Designer at JRFGD
January 1, 2016 - November 17, 2025
Founder of a self-owned design studio focused on digital and print design, branding, and marketing collateral; lead branding and marketing projects, develop strategies, and execute design initiatives; notable clients include Mercedes-Benz, Merkley & Partners, D3 NYC, and others.
Graphic Designer at Outfront Media
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2013
Created marketing materials for campaigns across print and digital platforms.
Graphic Designer at Elico Time
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2013
Graphic design work for branding and marketing materials.

Education

BFA Graphic Design at Long Island University / C.W. Post Campus
January 1, 2006 - January 1, 2011
UX Design at General Assembly
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2017
BFA Graphic Design at Long Island University / C.W. Post Campus
January 1, 2006 - January 1, 2011
UX Design at General Assembly
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2017
BFA Graphic Design (Minor in Japanese) at Long Island University / C.W. Post Campus
January 1, 2006 - January 1, 2011
UX Design at General Assembly
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2017

Qualifications

UX Design
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2017
Publication: Designing For Print, 2nd edition
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2011

Industry Experience

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