A little about me

Hi! I’m Jen, an award-winning freelance graphic designer with a passion for crafting distinctive and versatile brands, logos, layouts, websites, and digital designs. With over eight years of ad agency experience and ten years of freelancing, along with a BComm (Hons), I bring a strategic, creative approach that ensures every project is impactful and seamless. I guide brands from identity to print to digital with clean, engaging designs – and my long-standing client relationships reflect the value and effectiveness of my work.

What my clients say:

...Jen has a contemporary design style with a great eye for design and is an incredibly strong communicator – she is that perfect blend of art director and creative design, with the eye towards detail of a production designer.

...What really sets Jen apart from her peers is her ability to produce multiple, beautiful executions, that emphasize different aspects of a brief. Her ability to present clients with real choice is a super power.

...Her work and creativity consistently exceed our expectations. Jen is a talented and professional designer who adds value to every project.

Client Testimonials

Work experience:

Freelance Graphic Designer (2015-Present)

I collaborate with agencies and clients on a variety of projects, including website design, logo and branding, magazine layouts, illustrations, digital advertisements, and social media content. Organized and efficient, I excel at multitasking to deliver design work that is on time, on budget, and on brief. Whether creating a new brand or working within existing guidelines, I develop cohesive, thoughtful, and impactful visual assets. My project experience includes work with municipalities, government, healthcare and the pharmaceutical industry.

Senior Graphic Designer (Trampoline Branding, Halifax, NS, 2007-2015)

Starting as an intern and progressing to Senior Designer at Trampoline Branding, I thrived in a fast-paced, demanding environment, collaborating with creative and account directors to deliver award-winning work for clients. My projects included branding, web design, print assets, and presentations, with additional achievements detailed below.

Awards:

Silver, ICE Award for Website Design |  Iceberg App (2014)
Redgees (Canadian Regional Design Awards), Category Winner for Packaging | Stutz Cider can (2014)
Silver, ICE Award for Packaging Design |  Stutz Cider can (2013)
Gold, ICE Award for Non-Traditional Campaign |  Shelter Nova Scotia (2012)
Winner, Design Edge Magazine Regional Awards Outdoor Campaign |  Shelter Nova Scotia (2012)
Finalist, Design Edge Magazine Regional Awards, Website Design |  Shelter Nova Scotia (2012)
Finalist, Design Edge Magazine Regional Awards, Logo Design |  Cheese Curds (2012)
Finalist, Design Edge Magazine Regional Awards, Logo Design |  Michaelle Jean Foundation (2012)
Gold, ICE Award for Online Initiative | Halifax Shopping Centre (2011)
Gold, ICE Award for Logo Design | Daffodil Place (2010)
Outstanding Achievement Award in Graphic Design (2008) | Eastern College
Academic Excellence Award (2003) | Saint Mary’s University
Academic Scholarship (2000-2003) | Saint Mary’s University
Dean’s List (1999-2003) | Saint Mary’s University