I'm a graphic designer and illustrator with over 8 years of experience, based in Melbourne, Australia. I specialize in a wide range of creative projects, including print and digital design for marketing, textile design and placement prints for fashion, and surface design for products. My skills span traditional and digital artmaking, which I apply to creating unique art assets. I enjoy creating detailed and whimsical illustrations with themes such as fairytales, flora and fauna, and travel. I've collaborated with clients on branding, packaging, licensed apparel, and more, and I’m always eager to learn and take on new creative challenges.…

Jessica Jane Rule

I'm a graphic designer and illustrator with over 8 years of experience, based in Melbourne, Australia. I specialize in a wide range of creative projects, including print and digital design for marketing, textile design and placement prints for fashion, and surface design for products. My skills span traditional and digital artmaking, which I apply to creating unique art assets. I enjoy creating detailed and whimsical illustrations with themes such as fairytales, flora and fauna, and travel. I've collaborated with clients on branding, packaging, licensed apparel, and more, and I’m always eager to learn and take on new creative challenges.…

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I’m a graphic designer and illustrator with over 8 years of experience, based in Melbourne, Australia. I specialize in a wide range of creative projects, including print and digital design for marketing, textile design and placement prints for fashion, and surface design for products. My skills span traditional and digital artmaking, which I apply to creating unique art assets.

I enjoy creating detailed and whimsical illustrations with themes such as fairytales, flora and fauna, and travel. I’ve collaborated with clients on branding, packaging, licensed apparel, and more, and I’m always eager to learn and take on new creative challenges.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Creative Design Manager / Retail Designer at Bevilles Jewellers
November 14, 2022 - January 20, 2025
Managed completion of marketing designs for print and screen including store signage, hoarding, out of home designs, website, EDMs, and social media. Designed campaign presentations for upcoming promotions. Created branding designs for packaging and merchandise.
Illustrator / Designer at Freelance
December 5, 2016 - July 1, 2025
Client work includes graphic design, surface design for babies/kids products, textile design for fashion, layout design for magazines, murals, logo/branding design, book illustration/design, and marketing print/digital design for stores, galleries and markets. Created detailed whimsical ink illustrations with themes such as fairytales, flora and fauna, and travel. Extended art asset work to watercolour and digital vector art.
Graphic Designer / Designer at Caprice
January 1, 2019 - October 31, 2022
Graphic design for kids and baby products such as dinner sets, night lights, cake toppers, and milestone cards. Created repeat pattern designs for swaddles, head wraps, and beanies. Produced art assets in digital and traditional media. Designed social media content and handled product photography, styling, and editing, as well as packaging.
Graphic Designer / Textile Surface Designer at CMC Gold
January 7, 2019 - May 2, 2022
Designed collections of ready-to-print wall stickers based on design briefs. Attended weekly meetings to discuss progress and collaborated on product development.
Social Media / Design Manager at Etsy Made Local Melbourne
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2018
Managed Facebook, Instagram & Twitter content including social media marketing strategy for market events, curated posts, assisted with online inquiries, created social media advertisements/announcements and event wayfinding using Canva, Photoshop and Illustrator.
Art Workshop Instructor at Saltwater Art Studio
January 7, 2019 - December 6, 2021
Ran flora and fauna based illustration drawing workshops for children and adults. Prepared classes, advertised them, and managed class execution while working with a verified children check.
Gallery Assistant - PR Assistant at Off the Kerb Gallery
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2017
Designed media releases for exhibitions using InDesign, managed gallery operations including social media, visitor assistance, networking, emails and phone communications, handled sales on opening night events, and assisted with exhibition installations.
Committee Member at Illustrators Australia
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2017
Assisted with event coordination, attended committee meetings, managed communications, and supported installations at gallery events.

Education

Bachelor of Illustration at Melbourne Polytechnic
January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2016
Diploma in Concept Art at CG Spectrum
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2018

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Retail, Consumer Goods, Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services, Other
    uniE621 Picture Book Illustration and design
    Book Illustration and design Testimonial Choosing Jessica Jane for the illustration of my first children's book was the best decision I could have made! From the very first point of contact, Jess was engaging, receptive, encouraging and displayed the utmost level of professionalism at all times. Her ability to visually capture the very essence of my storybook with such specific detail is a true talent that I am simply in awe of. Within hours of collaborating, Jess had taken my words and brought them to life so vividly that I could almost feel them jump off the page and dance around me. Jess holds a wealth of industry knowledge in graphic design and illustration/artwork, which made the entire drafting and execution of the project so much easier for me as an amateur. I am forever grateful for her services and will absolutely be seeking to collaborate with her for future projects. Thank you so much, Jess! Jessica Peace, Author of It’s All For You illustrator…