Jesse Burger
Illustration and Graphic Design
Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Hello! Welcome to my page, my name is Jesse Burger, i'm an illustrator/designer with additional proficiencies in technology, branding / marketing, and organization.
Owner of Oliibomb.com , where you can find my portfolios and information on my freelance business.
Currently a Senior at Indiana University of Pennsylvania, receiving a BFA in Illustration and Graphic design in spring 2025.
Actively looking for contract, full-time positions, and paid internships in Illustration, Vis dev, Production, or Character/Concept design, or Graphic Design.
He/Him
Resume
Illustration - Concept Art - Graphic Design
PORTFOLIO: www.oliibomb.com
EDUCATION
BFA in Illustration and Graphic Design
2021 - 2025
• Indiana University of Pennsylvania
(3.8 GPA)
• Participated in a variety of shows and
galleries, including the GDSA gallery twice a
year, and the fall 2022 island oasis sculpture
show.
• Participated in Graphic Design Student
Association
EXPERIENCE
Lead Graphic Designer - IUP STATIC and Co-op Association
Indiana, PA
2022 - Current
• Created visually compelling posters and advertisements for entertainment events using Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator and Indesign.
• Designed in various formats including posters, handbills, and TV screen graphics.
• Responsible for creating engaging social media posts for both general entertainment events and sports events.
• Gained experience working as a team member during events and interacting with
students.
Freelance Illustrator - Self Employed
Remote
2020 - Current
• Communicates effectively with clients, ensuring that each project is completed to their exact specifications.
• Designed characters and provided illustrations for “Dice of Thunder” Podcast.
www.diceofthunder.com/artwork
• Illustrated Book Cover for "Someone to Remember" by Mara Barrack, and created 21
Illustrations for Edith West's "Your Path Led Through the Sea".
• Managed independent merchandise business via website.
Creative & Administrative Assistant - Rapps Packaging
2019-2020
Butler, PA
• Assisted in the design and development of packaging materials.
• Created mockups for a variety of products.
• Performed data entry tasks to ensure accurate record keeping.
SKILLS & TOOLS
• Procreate
• Adobe Creative Suite, most notably
Indesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, Adobe Fresco
• Illustration
• Character Design
• Concept art and Ideation
• Collaboration and Communication
• Print / Layout Design
INSPIRATION & STYLE
• Videogame design & Character design
• Vibrant, joyful colors + brushstrokes
References and endorsements are available upon request.