Whether you’re a multi-billion dollar corporation or one person working from your garage – whether your event is in a 20 person meeting room or a 15,000 person convention center, you’ve come to the right place. I have solved creative challenges for some of the biggest brands in Tech, Finance, Retail, and Entertainment. I’ve also helped brands define their voice and presence, provided art direction and project planning, and guided businesses to effectively reaching their customers and hitting their financial goals. No matter the medium or the budget you won’t go wrong by hiring me for your project. Not sure if you need full service or just a little nudge in the right direction?
SERVICES
A full Range of design services is available to you, no matter your budget or the size of the project. My expertise lies in both print and digital (including web and UI design), so whether you need large graphics for a convention, or wireframes and screens for your hot new app, you're in good hands.
VIEW MY WORK
The work you see here covers a range of past projects - from client driven to personal. This isn't an exhaustive list by any means (some things I can't share due to confidentiality agreements), but should hopefully give you a good idea of my style and some of the projects that you could hire me to work on.
PARTNERS
No one exists in a bubble - this includes designers. When it comes to getting projects proofed, printed, or finished, I have a trusted network of professionals that I work with, who have been in the business long enough to master their craft and who have the same attention to detail and commitment to quality work that I do.
“Surround yourself with a trusted and loyal team. It makes all the difference.”
— Anton Evtikov, co-founder, Gde Traffic
Branding
Logos and Type are only a small part of your brand's identity.
Testimonials
What Our Client’s Say
Christine D.
Sara R.
Lori F.
Brittney O.
Khali F.
Shivali K.
Rebecca P.
Adanna A.
Missy F.
Anne C.
Peter and David
Brianna H.
Jess and Shane are amazing! They helped with a last minute project that needed to be completed under a tight deadline. Both were very giving of their time and energy. Easy to work with!
Saige + Ivy Business Cards
Branding, Business Cards
Famous Brands International
Branding, Marketing, Print, Sales
Bainbridge
Package Design
Lutherfest
Branding, Event Design, Illustration, Print
Raising Vagabonds
Branding, Illustration, Merchandise
Loafers Station
Menu Design, Print Design
Portraits
Artist, Photography
Lil Debbils Character
3D Model, Custom Characters
Angels With Misplaced Wings
Branding, Illustration, Logo Design
NReeners
Illustration
Welcome To The Circus
Illustration, Marketing, Poster Desi, Poster Design, Print
Case Studies
App Design, Branding, Event, Illustration
Posters
Humor, Illustration, Posters
Book Covers
Book Design, Print
Accessories
Clothing Designs
Clothing, Illustration, Merchandise
Faq
Most Popular Questions
AWe accept PayPal, and credit card payments via Stripe and Apple Pay.
ADifferent businesses have different needs, and there is no one size fits all solution. To make sure that you don’t get charged for things you don’t want or need, some services require a deeper level approach to give you exactly what you need. This ensures you stay at or under budget.
AGreat question! Part of the nature of my work involves working with sensitive information – including the finished product. Some projects require a degree of privacy and secrecy, and I’m not always able to share the finished products even when I have created them. While I would love to show off everything that I have a hand in creating, I’m not able to do so. And honestly, I don’t want to. Some work may not be very engaging, and some might not be up to my desired standards. I only show work that I’m proud to show and that I’m allowed to show. Believe me, I’ve made some pretty awesome things though!
AProject quotes include production time as well as time for proofiing and to fix mistakes. When a project is given on short notice, this requires more work on my part. I have to push other projects and focus 100% of my time on your project. This means your project is a priority, and I am basically on-call until your project is complete. Because of this I charge a rush fee to fairly compensate me for the intensive time and energy required to rush your project.
AUnless there are unique circumstances, the standard format is: an initial consultation where we discuss your project and go over all of the details that I need to get started. After this meeting, I’m usually able to give a rough estimate of the time that I will need to get through the first draft of your design, and on occasions, sometimes we hit the mark right away and the project is complete at that point.
Included in your price quote are up to 5 proofs, design time, and research time.
ABecause I have experience on various projects, I am aware of how long it takes me to perform certain tasks. Sometimes things come up on either my end or yours that may effect the time, but I make it very clear that it is a rough estimate. Once a time has been quoted, if we’re getting close to that time limit, I will let you know, and I also do my best to provide milestones so that we can stick as close to that time as possible. I will not go over the time without letting you know, so you don’t have to worry about any surprises on your bill. Common causes of going over the project time and budget can include: unforeseen emergencies, not enough information upfront, and last minute changes.
AMost small edits can be fixed with no problem, and you will be required to sign off on the final project. Any changes after our agreed upon parameters will be billed at the normal hourly rate, and payment will be required before the changes will be completed.
AHours do not roll over for your plan. The plans are “use it or lose it”, so if you don’t use your hours during the month that you have them, you unfortunately lose them.
AYes. Payment happens in one or two stages. Unless alternative arrangements have been made, I require a portion of the fee upfront before I even begin your project. This is to protect us both: partial payment ensures my agreement that I will begin work right away on your project, and also that you are committed to the terms and process of the project. Although the average person is honest, without a milestone payment if I start working on your project and get it to complete or nearly complete and you decide that you would rather go elsewhere, or that you don’t need the project after all, I’ve wasted time, money and resources.
Full and final payment is due at the time of your sign off on the project. When you sign off on the project, you’re confirming that the design is what you’re happy with, and what was agreed upon with no more needed Changes. At this point before the final files are turned over, the remaining payment is required and our contract is complete. So to repeat: Your completed design files are not given to you until A. you’ve signed off on the form acknowledging that you are happy with the project, and B. Your account is paid and settled in full. Additional payment may be required in special circumstances (such as the purchase of rights, licensing, etc).
AIncluded in your quote are several proofs. Any printed proofs beyond the agreed upon amount will be billed at $1.75 per proof (specialty proofs may cost extra). This covers the cost of paper and inks. Digital proofs usually don’t incur an extra charge.
AMost proofing and feedback can usually be handled quickly via email. Sometimes all you have is a quick question, and that doesn’t count against your quoted time or incur any extra charges.In person meetings other than the initial consultation, and a Half-hour check in meeting are billed at a discounted rate of $30 per half hour. The reason that these are billed, is because responding to questions and comments via email allows me to do other things. Meeting in person is a time and travel expense, and takes me away from other work and responsibilities.
AI try to be very flexible in offering options for meetings and consultations. I offer meetings via Zoom, Skype, or Google Hangouts. While the benefit of meeting face-to-face is valuable, it’s generally faster and more cost-efficient to work via email.
AI retain all copyrights to all work that I produce. Even if you have input on the initial concept, the finished product is my intellectual property. What you receive are usage rights for the specified format (print, digital, etc.). I reserve the right to revoke usage rights at anytime if actions are taken that may harm my business or reputation.
AIf you would like to own the copyright for a piece of work, you are welcome to purchase it from me at an agreed upon rate. If your intent is to purchase the rights, you should do your best to inform me before work begins, and upon receipt of payment, we will both sign an agreement acknowledging that you are the new owner of all intellectual rights to the property. In most cases I still retain the right to use the work in my own marketing and advertising material, but if you would like to prevent that, please be aware that this will add a higher price onto the purchase price.
Meet Jess
So, Who am I exactly?
I’m a well versed Professional Designer, Developer, Art Director, and Creative strategist and Production Artist with foundations in Fine Art, several Design specialties, and Technology. I’m a born and raised East Coast girl, and even though I lived in the Pacific Northwest for 11 years, and now Colorado I still maintain my Mid-Atlantic roots.
I’m a true “Jackie of All Trades”, and my unique set of skills makes me the perfect fit for any creative project or team. Design is always a collaboration, and part of my job is to make the process as easy to understand as possible regardless of your background or budget. We will always be a team.
I’m proud to have worked on projects for some of the biggest brands in Tech, Finance, Retail, and Entertainment. Whether its a multi billion dollar company, solo operation, or non-profit, no project or budget is too small or too complex. Design is a foundation of everything we do, and my work is always functional, beautiful, and ethical.
When I’m not working, I’m running two large groupd for podcasters of color, collecting action figures and vinyl records, and showing up on the occasional podcast to tell stories.
Pricing & Services
BRANDING & BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT KIT
$1800 — A business and its brand are much more than a logo and some type. This kit has everything you need to get your business started including: Three logos, a complete brand book and style guide, business stationery, social templates and graphics, brand messaging & archetype creation, custom presentation/pitch decks, a months' worth of blog topics to get you started, a 30 day content calendar, custom swag design, and design of one specialty item of your choice (packaging, stickers, etc.)
Request Branding Work
LOGO DESIGN
$325 — If you need a logo only, this option is for you. You will get up to 4 designs to choose from, final designs for a full color logo, a greyscale logo, an alternative logo mark, a watermark (if applicable) and a favicon for your website. Custom Typography and a custom color palette may be included at no extra cost.
Request Logo Work
AD DESIGN
$65 — Print or digital , you're covered. Ads are made to your exact specifications, and only ads that are guaranteed to pass web and social quality standards will be given to you. This includes ad designs for print, social media, digital flyers, web banners, and mobile ads/banners. Note: This price does not include animated HTML banners or animated stories. These are available for an additional $60.
DIGITAL AUDITS
$50 — It's very easy to make costly mistakes in your social media channels and web presence. This quick audit goes through all of your active social media channels as well as every page of your website, and gives you a detailed report on any areas that need improvement - more effective copy, better graphics, ad standards - any holes in your channels will be patched.
ANIMATIONS & MOTION GRAPHICS
Variable Rate — Rates vary depending on the length of your video and what additional services you need. A 30 second basic animation can run around $300 which includes concepting, color, storyboarding and the final files. If you need additional things like a script, voiceover work, custom characters, or illustrations, this can increase your costs.
PORTRAIT PHOTOGRAPHY
$300 — Portrait photography is available for senior/graduation portraits, professional/corporate headshots, headshots for dating apps or personal ads, maternity photos, couples photos and modeling photos.
MARKETING CAMPAIGNS
Variable Rate — Depending on your marketing channels and whether you need digital (email for example) or in-person (in-store or conventions for example) solutions, your customized marketing plan may vary.
PERSONAL BRANDING
A full Range of design services is available to you, no matter your budget or the size of the project. My expertise lies in both print and digital (including web and UI design), so whether you need large graphics for a convention, or wireframes and screens for your hot new app, you're in good hands.
EVENT DESIGN & PLANNING
Variable Rate — The price will heavily depend on how complex your event is. You may need to plan an entire symposium down the marketing, vendors, and visitor experiences or you might simply need some posters and ticket designs. Professional help is available for every part of making your event happen.
PACKAGE AND LABEL DESIGN
Variable Rate — Package design includes all areas of packaging that your customer will touch: labels, inserts, mailers and literature. Bulk pricing is available on some product lines, and prices can vary depending on the size and material of your packaging.
PRODUCT PHOTOGRAPHY
Variable Rate — Professional product photography can make or break your sales. Poor lighting, dirty backgrounds, or blurry photos can drive buyers away without you realizing it. Professionally lit and staged product photos vary in rate, depending on the size and type of the item, and any special handling (i.e., if it's a large or expensive item that needs to be shipped and I have to stay home to sign for it).
TYPE & PUBLICATIONS
Variable Rate — Rates depend heavily on the medium. A 20 page magazine will require a lot less design or editing time than a manuscript or textbook - however, this service always includes proper proofing and editing, and in some cases custom typography depending on your needs.
FOOD AND DRINK
$500 — Primarily for restaurants and other food establishments, this service includes design of two main menus, two seasonal/specialty menus, one drink menu, one dessert menu and your choice of 4 specialty item designs (shirts, coasters, placemats, table toppers, etc).
EXPO & TRADESHOW ITEMS
Variable Rate — Print collateral - banners, kiosk or booth designs, handouts, and swag are a few common tradeshow items. You may also decide to have video playing at your booth, or simply show a slide deck. Note: This price does not include printing.
Business Bundles
Curated business bundles are a streamlined and budget-friendly solution for the busy entrepreneur. Whether you need to fully launch a new business, or just tweak parts of your current business, there’s a bundle to fit you. No having to worry about going over budget or deadlines, all bundles include a complete step by step walkthrough so that you’re never lost in the process.
FOUNDER'S CHEST BUNDLE - $995
The largest and most jam packed, this bundle is a top to bottom DIY business solution. It contains everything you need for Brand Identity, User Research, Competitor Research, Positioning, Social Media, Content and Marketing. Includes:
- Step-by-step guide
- Logo and Branding Kit (choose from a pre-curated kit)
- Brand Positioning Canvas
- Competitor Analysis
- SWOT Analysis
- Buyer Persona Worksheets and Comparison
- Customer Journey Template
- Content Strategy Outline
- Social Media Templates
- 30 day Social Media and Blog Calendar
- Two 60 minute 1 to 1 Strategy Consultations
- One custom invoice template
ART BOX BUNDLE - $275
This bundle is tailored for the business owner who needs a little help with branding. It gives you everything you need to establish your brand identity, perform your research, and get started on creating a style guide. Includes:
- Pre-curated logo kit
- Step-by-step guide
- Competitor Analysis
- Color theory basics guide
- One 30 minute 1 to 1 strategy consultation
XXL Package - $550
- Everything included in the XL package
- Keyword and platform research
- 30 blog post topics
- 30 day SOP
PODCASTING PACKAGES
Handy bundles for the beginning podcaster that just needs a few branding assets to get started or the veteran who needs a whole toolbox.
Basic Package - $250
- Two logos – 1 for general use, one for merch/apparel
- 1 show graphic – for promos, ads or general use
XL Package - $450
- Two logos – 1 for general use, one for merch/apparel
- 2 show graphics – for promos, ads, or general use
- Social media & web graphics
- Design for specialty item of choice
- Link to show on website
Add-Ons
- Animated Graphics – $100
- Video clips or credits – $150
- Show drops/bumpers from professional V/O artists – $90