Illustration – Comics
Jacob.s.ryan@gmail.com
JacobRyanDesigns.com
703-402-8405
Designer and illustrator focusing on creating compelling graphics to enhance written information and support brand cohesion. I am searching for an opportunity that allows team-building and collaboration to create influential projects that succeed in their desired goals.
Skills
• Editorial Design, Advertising
• Identity Systems, Data Visualization
• Photoshop
• Illustrator
• InDesign
• Adobe After Effects
• Microsoft Office
• Dreamweaver, HTML and CSS
• Digital Illustration
• Graphite, pen and ink, charcoal illustration
• Teaches private and group swim
lessons to children ages 3 – 12
• Coached competitive swimming to ages 5 – 8
• Furnished feedback on students abilities
• Manages life guards and maintains pool functionality
Experience
Volunteer Designer
May 2020 – Present
Lost Dog & Cat Rescue Foundation
McLean, Virginia
• Design promotion material
to advertise adoption events and
encourage donations
• Collaberate with other volunteer designers to ensure cohesive branding and effective designs
Freelance Designer
December 2021 – Present
• Collaborate with clients to create logos and print material.
• Resulted in satisfied clients with more effective and concise branding material.
Pool Operator & Lifeguard
September 2015 – Present
Tuckahoe Recreation Club
McLean, Virginia
• Manages life guards and
maintains pool functionality
• Engage in customer service tasks to
ensure the safety and satisfaction of patrons
Education
George Mason University
Fairfax, Virginia
December 2019
Bachelor of Arts, Graphic Design
Minor in Illustration
Cum Laude (3.62 GPA)
Northern Virginia Community College
Annandale, Virginia
May 2017
Associate of Science