JESSICA BANKS
Graphic Designer // Creative Guru
ABOUT ME:
I believe in the power of design to elevate any business—and I’m here to make sure your brand reaches its fullest potential.
I am a design powerhouse with branding, web, and marketing experience. I also have extensive copywriting, illustration, and photography skills. I am dedicated to elevating brands through impactful stories and strategic designs. I create cohesive, attention-grabbing visuals that align with your brand’s voice and deliver consistent messaging across all channels.
WORK EXPERIENCE:
HEMSLEY VENTURES // Branding Manager 2023-2024
• Solely managed graphic and web design for 5 distinct brands overseeing visual strategy and execution across multiple platforms.
• Developed and implemented digital marketing strategies, ensuring consistent and impactful brand messaging. Grew social media engagement during my tenure.
• Was responsible for campaigns, copywriting, and marketing materials.
• Led design solutions that enhanced brand recognition, increased social media engagement, and led to marketing success.
• Developed content for social media: imagery, copywriting, and scheduling.
• Managed all projects to ensure timely delivery, adherence to budget, and alignment with company goals.
• Created custom illustrations for events, marketing materials, and display items, as well as photographed products and events for each brand.
DRIVE MARKETING // Senior Designer 2012-2023
• Designed products, packaging, logos, merchandise, and sales presentations for clients ranging from small businesses to large corporations.
• Led and collaborated on projects independently and within teams, consistently delivering high-quality design solutions. Leveraged individual designer strengths to elevate design quality and exceed client expectations.
• Directed design training and scheduling for the entire creative department.
• Spearheaded the creation of a new project management structure, optimizing workflows and collaboration throughout the entire company.
• Led the UI/UX design of a company-wide system for project management.
MISS DESIGN BERRY // Illustrator 2019-2021
• Created custom illustrations for a variety of clients, including portraits for families, pets, weddings, venues, and businesses.
• Led email marketing campaigns advertising our weekly promotions and our blog, including all copywriting for the emails and the blogs.
• Coordinated social media content, including contests and promotions.
ZENOVATE // Web Designer 2020-2021
• Designed the web platform for Zenovate specializing in user experience.
• Managed the company website (Wordpress) and platform (Salesforce).
• Incorporated gamification to increase user engagement and daily platform use by creating levels and illustrated badges that can be earned by members.
• Created custom illustrations for and copy for the onboarding process.
EDUCATION:
BRIGHAM YOUNG UNIVERSITY - ID // 2007-2012
• Bachelor of Fine Arts in Graphic Design
TOP CLIENTS:
Toyota
Pampered Chef
Tupperware
Nu Skin
Young Living
Utah Jazz
Polar Bear Eats
Crust Club
HARD SKILLS:
Adobe CC
Adobe XD
Wordpress
Figma
Branding
Copywriting
Photography
Web Design
Illustration
Social Media
Marketing
SOFT SKILLS:
Project Management
Time Efficiency
Professionalism
Self-motivation
Problem solving
Organization
INTERESTS:
Horseback Riding
Music, film, theater
Board and Card Games
Illustration
Volleyball
Reading