Jen Atkins

Graphic Designer

Grand Rapids, MI, USA
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.

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 ,