Hi, I’m Jesse Springer. I’m a graphic designer and illustrator based in Eugene, Oregon, and I’ve been running Springer Design & Illustration for nearly 30 years. I’ve delivered branding, print design, book design, publication layouts, and digital visuals for a wide range of clients, blending creativity with practical production know-how. I’m a hands-on partner for my clients—managing marketing, client relations, design iteration, and production from concept to final piece. I value collaboration, tight deadlines, and visuals that communicate clearly and elevate brands across print and web.

Jesse Springer

Hi, I’m Jesse Springer. I’m a graphic designer and illustrator based in Eugene, Oregon, and I’ve been running Springer Design & Illustration for nearly 30 years. I’ve delivered branding, print design, book design, publication layouts, and digital visuals for a wide range of clients, blending creativity with practical production know-how. I’m a hands-on partner for my clients—managing marketing, client relations, design iteration, and production from concept to final piece. I value collaboration, tight deadlines, and visuals that communicate clearly and elevate brands across print and web.

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Hi, I’m Jesse Springer. I’m a graphic designer and illustrator based in Eugene, Oregon, and I’ve been running Springer Design & Illustration for nearly 30 years. I’ve delivered branding, print design, book design, publication layouts, and digital visuals for a wide range of clients, blending creativity with practical production know-how.

I’m a hands-on partner for my clients—managing marketing, client relations, design iteration, and production from concept to final piece. I value collaboration, tight deadlines, and visuals that communicate clearly and elevate brands across print and web.

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Work Experience

Graphic Designer (Freelance) at Freelance (Various Clients)
January 1, 1990 - January 1, 1991
Graphic design work using traditional paste-up techniques on deadline; attention to detail was essential across multiple client projects.
Graphic Designer at What’s Happening/Eugene Weekly
January 1, 1991 - January 1, 1992
Created ads and page layouts using traditional paste-up techniques; delivered on strict deadlines with careful attention to detail.
Graphic Designer at Parker Martin/Aster Publishing
October 1, 1992 - October 1, 1994
Collaborated with clients, copywriters and other designers to produce direct mail pieces, magazine ads, brochures and other design collateral on a Mac; used Quark XPress, Adobe Illustrator, and Adobe Photoshop; prepared files for offset printing and coordinated with printers; learned trapping/file prep, paper selection, and bindery requirements.
Graphic Designer at UO Continuation Center
October 1, 1994 - December 1, 1994
Developed design collateral for various programs for multiple clients; included some illustration; used PageMaker, Illustrator, and Photoshop.
Owner at Springer Design & Illustration
January 1, 1995 - Present
Founded and led Springer Design & Illustration, directing marketing/self-promotion, client service, graphic design, illustration, tech support, and billing. Over nearly 30 years, delivered a wide range of print and digital projects, from branding and ads to book design and website assets; proficient with Adobe Creative Suite and web platforms.

Education

Bachelor of Arts in Psychology at Swarthmore College
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1990
Associate of Arts in Graphic Design at Lane Community College
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1992

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Software & Internet
    paper Child-Friendly Illustrations
    These illustrations were created for a doctoral student who was doing research on children’s perceptions of people with various disabilities, across difference in gender, ethnicity, and nationality. All of the drawings have the warmth, accessibility, and consistency that the client requested.
    paper Child-Friendly Illustrations
    These illustrations were created for a doctoral student who was doing research on children’s perceptions of people with various disabilities, across difference in gender, ethnicity, and nationality. All of the drawings have the warmth, accessibility, and consistency that the client requested.
    paper Child-Friendly Illustrations

    These illustrations were created for a doctoral student who was doing research on children’s perceptions of people with various disabilities, across difference in gender, ethnicity, and nationality. All of the drawings have the warmth, accessibility, and consistency that the client requested.