Jessica Lee
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About
I am a versatile designer and illustrator with experience working on various product designs and both print and digital mediums.
I thrive in a collaborative and challenging work environment but also am great at working independently. I love being a team player and approach all projects with a positive attitude. I also love spreading positive energy, taking care of my plants, and lifting weights!
I am a lifelong learner. I am currently learning UX/UI design and coding (HTML, CSS, and JavaScript) to become a more well-rounded designer and a more valuable asset to my clients and employer.
EXPERIENCE WORKING ON:
• Soft goods & jewelry design
• Apparel graphics & prints/patterns
• School, office, & small business product designs
• Social media content creation
• Product photography
SOFT SKILLS:
• Experience with B2C and B2B
• Very high level of adaptability & versatility
• Positive & "can do" attitude
• Managing multiple projects and deliverables via Basecamp or Workfront
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively
• Creative problem solving skills
• Negotiation & conflict resolution
• Attention to detail
• Strong verbal and written communication
• Excellent interpersonal skills
SOFTWARE/SKILLS:
• Adobe Illustrator
• Adobe Photoshop
• Adobe InDesign
• Procreate
• Microsoft Office
• Wordpress
• Digital & hand drawing/painting
• Simple animation
CURRENTLY LEARNING:
• Calligraphy
• Motion Design
• Figma
• Adobe XD
• UX/UI design
• Coding (HTML, CSS, and JavaScript) -
Education
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Bachelor of Science Media Arts and AnimationArt Institute of California -- Orange County2001 - 2007
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Experience
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Freelance Designer & IllustratorSanta Ana, CASep 2015 - Present (6 years 3 months)• Illustration & hand lettering for editorial, packaging, or products
• Textile/surface pattern design
• Apparel/accessory graphics
• Product design (headwear, cold weather, jewelry, school/office supplies, mobile phone cases, etc)
• Trend/market research & seasonal design/trend presentations
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Senior Graphic DesignerBrea, CASep 2015 - Present (6 years 3 months)• Own and lead product designs and technical process throughout the lifecycle of various school and office products (including all PLC and CPG products) from trend research and design development to creating and maintaining production files for trials and final production. Products include binders, dividers, folders, planner stickers, preprinted card and label products, Ultra Tabs, and print-to-order stationery products.
• Provide art direction to Jr. Designers and delegate work as needed.
• Create original artworks or update existing graphics for various school and office products.
• Product photography (photo staging, art direction, and photo editing).
• Present seasonal market trend research to the marketing and sales teams.
• Create graphic assets for trade shows, online campaigns, social media, web banners/pages, Amazon store, and printed marketing collateral.
• Create simple animations such as GIFs to build more online presence for Avery.
• Manage projects and deliverables via Workfront.
• Collaborate with the marketing team, copywriters, R&D team, engineers, and consumer insights team as needed to ensure efficiency, consistency, and design/strategy alignment with all project requests.
• Create and maintain faceprint, backprint, lit sheet, and instruction sheet artwork files for flagship products.
• Help with packaging artwork files as needed.
• Clients include: Amazon, Staples, Office Depot, Target, and Walmart -
Freelance Graphic & Accessories Designer - RemoteShanghai Style Fashion Accessories Co., Ltd.Stafford, TXJan 2016 - Feb 2019 (3 years 1 month)• Created original artworks or updated existing artworks for prints and patterns, hardware, embroidery, patches/appliqués, jacquard knit development.
• Seasonal market trend research.
• Collaborated with the art director to design and developed headwear, woven scarves, and cold weather accessories for men and women.
• Created and maintained detailed tech packs with placement and measurement call-outs for sampling and final production.
• Daily communication with the New York office and main office/factory in China.
• Clients include: Forever 21, rue21, and Cotton On -
Graphic/Accessories DesignerIrvine, CAAug 2012 - Jul 2015 (2 years 11 months)• Created original artworks or updated existing artworks for prints and patterns, hardware, embroidery, patches/appliqués, jacquard knit development.
• Designed and developed headwear, cold weather accessories, iPhone cases, jewelry, packaging, hangtags, and labels.
• Managed and lead biannual trend and design presentations for Dillard’s (Dillard's cold weather, Solaris, Cremieux, Cremieux Jeans, and Trev Vero).
• Collaborated with merchandisers and creative director to create seasonal trend and design presentations.
• Sourced fabrics and trims.
• Created and maintained technical packages with placement and measurement call-outs for sample and final production.
• Managed projects and deliverables via Basecamp.
• Assisted the marketing design department by editing and retouching product photos.
• Clients include: Aeropostale, Alpinestars, Billabong, Calia, Dick’s Sporting Goods, Dillard’s, Element, Famous Stars & Straps, Fox, Life Is Good, Neff, Reebok, RVCA, Sanuk, and Zumiez -
Graphic/Accessories DesignerLake Forest, CAMay 2007 - Jul 2012 (5 years 2 months)• Seasonal market trend research.
• Created original artworks or updated existing prints and patterns.
• Lead accessory designs and technical process throughout the lifecycle of various products such as headwear, cold weather accessories, and promotional items from trend research to creating and maintaining CADs/tech packs for sampling and final production.
• Maintained daily communication with overseas factories.
• Sourced fabrics and trims.
• Clients include: Athleta, Alpinestars, Brixton, DC Shoes, Element, Hot Topic, Hurley, Monster, Nixon, Oakley, Roxy, RVCA, Stussy, Troy Lee Designs, Volcom, and Wilson Latin America
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