Lindsey Blakely

Freelance Illustrator and Graphic Designer

Raymond, WA, USA
I believe that design needs to have a concept and tell a story, not simply look pretty. I provide my clients with illustrations, logos, posters, publications, and other print materials that have meaning behind the design.

Work Experience

Loopy Jayne

Illustrator, Graphic Designer, and Owner

Loopy Jayne is my freelance illustration and graphic design business. I provide illustration, branding, and print design services to companies of any size and in any location.

I also have a blog where I provide information on design, business, and finance to help millennials make money online.

Retail is the last part of my business. I have an Etsy Shop where I sell pre-made design templates for entrepreneurs who don't have the capital to invest in custom design yet. My second Etsy Shop is a line of women's activewear because health is very important for entrepreneurs and is often overlooked.
October 2014 - Present Washington, United States

Loop Market

Co-Founder

Loop Market is an online hemp marketplace. We also have articles on the hemp industry and the products we carry. Our goal is to break the negative stigma associated with hemp. Hemp is not psychoactive and will not get you high, but it is an eco-friendly alternative to a number of materials.

I started this company with my husband and my tasks include branding, creating artwork for our line of t-shirts, writing blog posts, website design, social media management, and marketing.
October 2014 - Present Raymond, Washington, United States

The Silver Agency

Graphic Designer

The Silver Agency is a full-service advertising agency so I worked on a wide range of projects there. The agency's primary client is a car dealership with 7 locations so the bulk of my work was advertisements and branding materials for the dealerships. I also designed logos, publications, banners, brochures, rack cards, and other print materials.
July 2013 - February 2016 Chehalis, Washington, United States

Central Washington University Publicity Center

Student Graphic Designer

I created print design materials, primarily posters, for events and programs on campus. I worked directly with clients, completed rush jobs, and promoted campus activities at events and around campus as part of the Hype Street Team.
September 2011 - June 2013 Ellensburg, Washington, United States

Pulse Magazine

Art Director and Graphic Designer

I put out three issues during my time at Pulse Magazine. I updated the overall look of the magazine, oversaw the work of two other designers, and worked with strict publication deadlines.
September 2011 - March 2012 Ellensburg, Washington, United States

Education

Central Washington University

Bachelor of Fine Arts

I went through the graphic design program at Central. This included classes in art history, typography, advertising, layout and design, photography, and illustration.
September 2010 - June 2013 Ellensburg, Washington, United States

La Muse Artist And Writers Retreat

Study Abroad Program

I went on this study abroad trip with seven other students and two professors from Central Washington University. We stayed at an artist and writers retreat where we learned about blogging from the owners of the retreat. We also learned about the French culture and saw architecture and artwork that I learned about in art history. It was amazing to see them in real life.

Throughout the trip, we worked on photography and writing projects. The program ended with an art show of all the students work in a studio at the retreat.
June 2014 - July 2014 Labastide-Esparbairenque, France

Grays Harbor College

Associate in Arts

I completed all of my general education classes at Grays Harbor so I could go straight into the graphic design program when I transferred to CWU. I took drawing, typography, and 2-D design to prepare myself for the graphic design program.
September 2008 - June 2010 Aberdeen, Washington, United States

Languages

English (Native),

Awards

Skills

Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Indesign, Adobe Photoshop, WordPress,