Jennifer Lea

Interior and Graphic Designer

Chicago, IL, USA
As a Multidisciplinary designer, I can offer a more efficient and integrated design approach.

My education and experience allows me to provide a range of services including interior design, 3D modeling and rendering, graphics, branding, print and web design. My business background and CPA license facilitates understanding value and budgetary considerations.

I have a recent Master's Degree in Interior Design and have worked as a Teaching Assistant and Tutor which keeps me up to date with design trends and technology.

Industry experience includes residential development and construction, furniture/antiques, consignment shops, retail/hospitality, startups, design studios and more.

Tech Savvy with proficiency in many programs including Adobe Creative Cloud (Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop), AutoCAD, SketchUp, 3DS Max, Rhinoceros, ProKitchen, 20/20

Work Experience

JenRL Design

Freelance Interior and Graphic Designer

Provide services to clients on a Freelance and Contract Basis including:
Interior Design, 3D Modeling and Rendering, Graphic Design, Brand Identity,
Digital Marketing , Social Media and Web Design.
May 2010 - Present Illinois, United States

Design Tutor

Provide tutoring for students in design programs from various schools in the Chicago area including Harrington College of Design, Columbia College, and The Art Institute primarily in areas of design software and technology, space planning, construction detailing, and presentations.
May 2012 - Present Chicago, Illinois, United States

Archway Home Remodeling

Interior Design

Provide in-house interior design services including Space Planning, AutoCAD plans, 3D modeling and rendering.
September 2013 - Present Illinois, United States

Harrington College Of Design

Teaching Assistant

Assistant for Graduate and Undergraduate Interior Design classes and provide lab assistance and tutoring for students in all design programs in areas of design software and technology, space planning, construction detailing, presentations and more.
April 2012 - August 2015 Illinois, United States

Branca, Inc

Manager - Web Marketing & Social Media

June 2011 - November 2011 Chicago, Illinois, United States

Savane Properties/ HomeSquad

CPA/Consultant

Accountant/Consultant for high-end residential home builder and remodeling company in Chicago.
April 2006 - February 2011 Chicago, Illinois, United States

Education

Harrington College Of Design

M.A. Interior Design

Highest Honors
Graduation Speaker (April 30, 2011)
September 2007 - April 2011 Chicago, Illinois, United States

Indiana University

B.S. Accounting

GPA 3.44
August 1992 - December 1997 Bloomington, Indianapolis, IN

Skills

Abobe InDesign, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, 20/20, 3DS Studio Max, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Muse, Adobe Photoshop, AutoCad 2d And 3d, Branding And Web Concepts, Google Sketchup, Microsoft Office, Prokitchen, Quickbooks Premier, Revit Architecture, Rhinoceros, Social Media, Space Planning,