Hi! I’m Jenn, a North East based Illustrator & Graphic Designer passionate about quirky and creative work — not just frogs! Since 2016, I’ve been freelancing across a wide range of creative projects, always eager to dive into something new and exciting. If it’s creative, I’m on board! I’ve had the chance to work with some amazing clients and companies, creating everything from character illustrations for children’s books to branding and packaging designs for independent businesses. I love combining strong ideas with clear communication and deadlines to deliver results my clients are proud of.…

Jenn Garside

Hi! I’m Jenn, a North East based Illustrator & Graphic Designer passionate about quirky and creative work — not just frogs! Since 2016, I’ve been freelancing across a wide range of creative projects, always eager to dive into something new and exciting. If it’s creative, I’m on board! I’ve had the chance to work with some amazing clients and companies, creating everything from character illustrations for children’s books to branding and packaging designs for independent businesses. I love combining strong ideas with clear communication and deadlines to deliver results my clients are proud of.…

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Hi! I’m Jenn, a North East based Illustrator & Graphic Designer passionate about quirky and creative work — not just frogs! Since 2016, I’ve been freelancing across a wide range of creative projects, always eager to dive into something new and exciting. If it’s creative, I’m on board!

I’ve had the chance to work with some amazing clients and companies, creating everything from character illustrations for children’s books to branding and packaging designs for independent businesses. I love combining strong ideas with clear communication and deadlines to deliver results my clients are proud of.

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Freelance Illustrator & Graphic Designer at Jenn Garside Illustration & Graphic Design Ltd
January 1, 2016 - June 18, 2024
Logo & branding design for independent businesses, hand painted wall murals for homes and hospitality premises, and hand drawn & digital character illustrations for children’s books.
Freelance Illustrator & Artworker at Dark Design Graphics
January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2021
Created commissions including hand painted coats of arms, logos and artwork. Liaised with customers discussing design concepts, ideas and feedback.
Freelance Graphic Designer at Hollie Ellis Brand Design
January 1, 2021 - June 18, 2024
Produced and updated creative materials including social media graphics, packaging design, advertising content and branding.
Freelance Illustrator & Graphic Designer at Glow Creative Marketing
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2020
Developed designs under creative lead alongside a group of creative professionals, communicated ideas and projects as well as working to deadlines.
Freelance Illustrator & Graphic Designer at Inky Thinkging
January 1, 2021 - June 18, 2024
Produced rich picture digital illustrations from corporate meetings, created digital infographic designs to help clients understand products or services, created customer experience mapping to show timelines and structure, and illustrated photography.
Freelance Illustrator & Graphic Designer at Jenn Garside Illustration & Graphic Design Ltd
January 1, 2016 - July 1, 2025
Logo & branding design for independent businesses. Hand painted wall murals for homes & hospitality premises. Created hand drawn & digital character illustrations for children's books.
Freelance Illustrator & Artworker at Dark Design Graphics
January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2021
Worked to briefs to create commissions such as hand painted coat of arms, logos & artwork. Liaised with customers discussing design concepts, ideas & feedback.
Freelance Graphic Designer at Hollie Ellis Brand Design
January 1, 2021 - June 1, 2025
Produced & updated creative materials, including social media graphics, packaging design, advertising content & branding.
Freelance Illustrator & Graphic Designer at Glow Creative Marketing
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2020
Developed designs under creative lead & alongside a group of creative professionals. Communicated ideas & projects as well as meeting deadlines.
Freelance Illustrator & Graphic Designer at Inky Thinkging
January 1, 2021 - June 1, 2025
Produced rich picture digital illustrations from corporate meetings. Created digital infographic designs for businesses to help clients understand products or services. Created customer experience mapping to show timelines and structure. Illustrated photography.

Education

BA (Hons) Illustration & Graphic Design at University of Sunderland
January 1, 2012 - December 31, 2015
BTEC Foundation Diploma in Art & Design at Cleveland College of Art & Design (CCAD)
January 1, 2011 - December 31, 2012
A Level Fine Art & Graphic Design at Prior Pursglove College
January 1, 2009 - December 31, 2011
BA (Hons) Illustration & Graphic Design at University of Sunderland
January 1, 2012 - December 31, 2015
BTEC Foundation Diploma in Art & Design at Cleveland College of Art & Design (CCAD)
January 1, 2011 - December 31, 2012
A Level Fine Art & Graphic Design at Prior Pursglove College
January 1, 2009 - December 31, 2011

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Industry Experience

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