Jessica Wilcox
Lead Graphic Designer
Salt Lake City, UT, USA
5858572264
jessiemae.myportfolio.com/
Work Experience
Natural Retreats
National Lead Graphic Designer
Leading the Design department nationally. Have authority in decision-making on all design projects in-house and with agencies, managing vendor relationships, reviewing/approving outsourced design work and managing the day-to-day work of the design department. Known as Brand Advocate for the company, ensuring all creative output is on-brand.
November 2018
- Present
Park City, Utah, United States
Natural Retreats
Lead Graphic Designer (West)
Was responsible for conceptualization and implementation of design solutions that met marketing strategies from concept to completion for the Western Region. Managed national projects for in-house, and outsourced design work. Managed the day-to-day work of the Digital Asset Coordinator.
November 2017
- October 2018
Park City, Utah, United States
Natural Retreats
Graphic Designer (West)
Sole designer for all Western destinations in both print and digital worked closely with the entire marketing team on a day to day basis. Collaborated with regional designer equivalents on global projects (web/mobile redesign, real estate design). Maintained brand guidelines throughout all projects. Lead design work for all national needs in cartography and illustrations. Managed projects from start to finish, brief to print, handover to launch.
November 2016
- October 2017
Denver, Colorado, United States
Natural Retreats
Graphic Designer (Global)
Worked with Marketing & Design Leads in global projects in both print & digital. Maintained brand guidelines throughout all projects. Lead design work for all global needs in cartography and illustrations. Worked as main contact for all design work for operations of ski resort, Cairngorm Mountain, Scotland including: signage/way finding, print & digital ads, email campaigns, collateral, illustrations, cartography and retail/apparel design.
January 2016
- November 2016
Charlottesville, Virginia, United States
Natural Retreats
Junior Graphic Designer
Assisted in creating compelling and professional print, digital and email layouts. Created illustrations, maps, and way-finding. Worked in compliance with brand guidelines.
July 2014
- January 2016
Virginia, United States
Triad Apparel Custom Design & Printing
Graphic Design / Screen Print Intern
Aided in the full spectrum of the screen printing and design process. Minimized designs to 1-4 color print jobs. Explored printing techniques. Worked directly with clients on design needs.
September 2013
- January 2014
New York, United States
Education
Fredonia State University
Dual Bachelor of Fine Arts in Graphic Design and Painting
Doubled in Graphic Design and Painting. Created projects in each surrounding ideas of natural tourism.
Painting Series: People within the hike. Trash in the woods. Waterfalls from Upstate NY & Tennessee.
Design Projects: Park Posters. Hiking Guides & Maps. Local NY Organic Farm Branding. Research Magazine / Wall Spread on the Aspen die off in Utah which was shown in Reykjavik, Iceland & won a Student National Silver ADDY.
Painting Series: People within the hike. Trash in the woods. Waterfalls from Upstate NY & Tennessee.
Design Projects: Park Posters. Hiking Guides & Maps. Local NY Organic Farm Branding. Research Magazine / Wall Spread on the Aspen die off in Utah which was shown in Reykjavik, Iceland & won a Student National Silver ADDY.
August 2010
- May 2014
New York, United States
Awards
American Advertising Federation (AAF) - ADDY Awards
National Student Silver ADDY, Magazine Design Category
2015
American Advertising Federation (AAF) - ADDY Awards
District Student Gold ADDY, Collateral Material Category
2015
American Advertising Federation (AAF) - ADDY Awards
Buffalo Student Gold ADDY, Collateral Material Category
2015
Fredonia State
Award of Excellence in Drawing and Painting
2014
Skills
Art Direction,
Cartography,
CS6,
Email Design,
Graphic Design,
Illustration,
Map Design,
Painting,
People Management,
Print Design,
Project Management,
Screen Printing,
UI Design ,
Web Design,