Jen Atkins
Graphic Designer
Grand Rapids, MI, USA
(810) 444-2901
www.jen-atkins.com
My official training is in graphic design and fine artist. I’m also a self-taught motion designer and photographer. Since these passions often intersect, I have a knack for producing unique work with a fresh perspective.
In my never-ending search to learn more, I’ve recently encountered new areas of interest. I’ve taken courses in prepress and am currently taking courses in UX/UI design.
I am naturally wired to work in three modes. My process goes something like this:
1. HEART: passion and empathy drive my need to better understand my audience/user
2. HEAD: analytical thinking kicks in to organize information. Creativity ignites to ideate generate solutions.
3. HANDS: Implementation!
REPEAT!
When I’m not designing, you can usually find me cooking vegetarian food, watching British TV shows, making greeting cards, or spending time with God.
In my never-ending search to learn more, I’ve recently encountered new areas of interest. I’ve taken courses in prepress and am currently taking courses in UX/UI design.
I am naturally wired to work in three modes. My process goes something like this:
1. HEART: passion and empathy drive my need to better understand my audience/user
2. HEAD: analytical thinking kicks in to organize information. Creativity ignites to ideate generate solutions.
3. HANDS: Implementation!
REPEAT!
When I’m not designing, you can usually find me cooking vegetarian food, watching British TV shows, making greeting cards, or spending time with God.
Work Experience
Self-Employed
Graphic Designer
Creating intriguing videos, as well as content for digital and print, and digital illustration.
January 2016
- Present
Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States
Amplified Life Network
Graphic Designer & Salesforce Admin
Designing fresh, informative print materials for B2B and B2C and Salesforce management tasks
May 2022
- Present
Michigan, United States
Innovative Marketing Results
Graphic Designer, Motion Designer
Designed assets for and created engaging videos, resulting in increased engagement on social media
June 2019
- March 2021
Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States
Hellolife, Inc.
Graphic Designer
Label & box design, operating label printer, web ads, email blasts, display graphics/designs, product photography
February 2017
- May 2018
Michigan, United States
The Excel Group
Graphic Designer (Contract)
Email blasts, print advertising materials, and motion graphics.
July 2014
- October 2018
United States
Education
Michigan State University
Bachelor of Studio Art with a concentration in graphic design
Upon graduating, I decided to continue my studies at Lansing Community College, focusing on web design and photography. I also took some additional graphic design courses to gain further knowledge with software.
September 2007
- May 2011
East Lansing, Michigan, United States
Skills
Adobe CC Suite,
Digital Illustration,
Figma,
Graphic Design,
Infographics,
Motion Graphics ,
Painting,
Photo Editing,
Photo Manipulation,
Photography,
Prepress,
Print Design,
UI Design ,
Vector Drawing,
Vector Illustration ,