Every project deserves a great concept and solid execution, and I bring both to the table. Years of experience at award-winning firms has prepared me to collaborate with small companies and agencies on corporate identity, event promotions, infographics, magazine design, and more. I'm passionate about design whether it be in print, online, or in the environment. Let's get started.

:: Education

BFA, Graphic Design emphasis, cum laude 
Indiana State University

:: Experience

JEN JOHNSON GRAPHIC DESIGN ~ Indianapolis, IN
Owner / Designer | 2011-present
Provide creative and design to agencies, small companies and printers. Projects range 
from promotional campaigns to newsletters and magazines, with lots of corporate 
identity, print collateral, and a bit of web design in the mix.

GRASTON TECHNIQUE ~ Indianapolis, IN
Marketing Coordinator / Graphic Designer | 2010-2011
Clarified brand identity and logo standards; initiated and maintained a social media presence; created, sent and tracked email blasts; designed flyers, posters, ads, brochures, customizable templates and PDF forms. 

THE JACKSON GROUP [JACKSON INTEGRATED] ~ Indianapolis, IN
Senior Designer | 2004-2009
Contributed at every stage — concept to production — depending on project; spearheaded the corporate rebrand, which included agency website. Clients included YMCA of Greater Indianapolis, Henny Penny Corporation, Riverview Hospital, Girl Scouts of Central Indiana, Riley Hospital for Children and IU Foundation.

JUHL MARKETING COMMUNICATIONS ~ South Bend, IN
Senior Designer | 2000-2001
Collaborated with creative teams to conceive and produce a variety of print and web and solutions. Clients included Owens Corning and Heraeus Kulzer.

BJ THOMPSON ASSOCIATES ADVERTISING/PR ~ Mishawaka, IN
Art Director | 1996-2000
Graphic Designer | 1992-1996
Gained a wealth of experience in the following: concepting; photography and illustration direction; layout, prepress, photo retouching; broadcast concepting, storyboarding, observation of production/editing; web design, direction, support; supervision and direction of designers in my department. Clients included Jayco, Inc, St. Joseph Community Hospital and a myriad of small and non-profit clientele.

INDIANA STATE UNIVERSITY PUBLICATIONS ~ Terre Haute, IN 
Graphic Design Intern | 1990-1992 
Hand-picked by professor for paid student internship. Took projects from concept to print; dealt directly with clients and printers; developed working knowledge of the print production process.

:: Tools

ADOBE CS: InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, Acrobat
Also: Microsoft Office, Wordpress, MailChimp/Constant Contact

:: Recommendation

"Jennifer is an awesome talent. Detail-oriented, imaginative, conscientious and passionate about everything she lays her hands on. Matching her drive and work ethic is a fun, steady personality who handles pressure and challenges well. In short, she's the sort of creative professional who measures up to the most ideal job description you could write."
~ Dave Reyburn (my CD at The Jackson Group)