Hello! I'm Ella Janssen, a graphic designer with a love for branding and packaging design. I enjoy turning complex ideas into clean, cohesive visual systems, collaborating with clients to craft identities that stand out and connect with audiences. I'm seeking opportunities to turn a life-long passion into a meaningful career. I bring attention to detail, creative thinking, and a collaborative mindset to every project, and I'm excited to grow as a designer through real-world client work and design studio experience.

Ella Janssen

Hello! I'm Ella Janssen, a graphic designer with a love for branding and packaging design. I enjoy turning complex ideas into clean, cohesive visual systems, collaborating with clients to craft identities that stand out and connect with audiences. I'm seeking opportunities to turn a life-long passion into a meaningful career. I bring attention to detail, creative thinking, and a collaborative mindset to every project, and I'm excited to grow as a designer through real-world client work and design studio experience.

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Hello! I’m Ella Janssen, a graphic designer with a love for branding and packaging design. I enjoy turning complex ideas into clean, cohesive visual systems, collaborating with clients to craft identities that stand out and connect with audiences.

I’m seeking opportunities to turn a life-long passion into a meaningful career. I bring attention to detail, creative thinking, and a collaborative mindset to every project, and I’m excited to grow as a designer through real-world client work and design studio experience.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Graphic Designer / Design Studio Owner at Self-employed / Janssen Design Studio
July 1, 2024 - May 1, 2026
Work with clients to build brand strategies, full system brand identities, packaging designs and additional collateral.
Graphic Design Intern at Farmboy
March 1, 2024 - September 1, 2024
Work with design team to fulfill client requests. Includes logo design, colors, typography, info-graphics, e-books, and social media graphics.
Art Committee Member at ISU Fashion Show
January 1, 2024 - May 1, 2024
Completed various art requests such as social media posts, invitations and merchandise designs. Designed the program to be handed out the day of the show.
Graphic Designer at Valley High School After Prom
February 1, 2022 - February 28, 2022
Created the visual identity, posters and advertisements for the event.
Cashier and Customer Service at Scheels
July 1, 2020 - January 31, 2024
Found effective and satisfactory solutions for customers.

Education

High School Diploma at Valley High School
January 11, 2030 - May 1, 2022
Bachelor’s in Graphic Design at Iowa State University
January 11, 2030 - May 1, 2026

Qualifications

UCDA Annual Design Awards – Silver
January 11, 2030 - May 26, 2026
GDUSA American Package Design Awards – Winner
January 11, 2030 - May 26, 2026
Graphis New Talent Awards – Honorable Mention
January 11, 2030 - May 26, 2026
Art Directors Association of Iowa Exhibition 2025 – Award of Excellence (x2)
January 11, 2030 - May 26, 2026
Graphic Design Week Student Competition – Best in Show
January 11, 2030 - May 26, 2026
UCDA Annual Design Awards – Gold
January 11, 2030 - May 26, 2026
ELDIN WHISKEY Art Directors Association of Iowa Exhibition 2026 – Best of Category (Sales Promotion & Packaging)
January 11, 2030 - May 26, 2026
NIEUW SKINCARE Graphis New Talent Awards – Honorable Mention
January 11, 2030 - May 26, 2026
AVANT GARDE POSTER Graphis New Talent Awards – Honorable Mention
January 11, 2030 - May 26, 2026
OCTOMORE X KINGDOM SCOTLAND Art Directors Association of Iowa Exhibition 2026 – Award of Excellence
January 11, 2030 - May 26, 2026
COLLEGE-BY- COLLEGE PITCH OFF College of Design: Existing Business, Round 1 – Second Place
January 11, 2030 - May 26, 2026
GLOBAL STUDENT ENTREPRENEURSHIP AWARDS: EO IOWA Iowa Finalist & Honorary Award
January 11, 2030 - May 26, 2026
HARRY WATTS SCHOLARSHIP 2025 Nominee
January 11, 2030 - May 26, 2026
JANICE PETERSON ANDERSON SENIOR AWARD IN DESIGN 2026 Nominee
January 11, 2030 - May 26, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services, Retail