jules

jules

I’m a graphic artist and designer with a passion for creating inventive solutions to design problems.

Originally from Toronto and now based in Santa Barbara, California, I offer 10 years of expertise in branding, web design, typography, user interface design, and more. I also enjoy creating digital art and 3D animations.

I thrive on tackling complex design challenges with creativity and ingenuity. I’m a lifelong learner, constantly seeking new techniques and technologies to enhance my skills and create effective design solutions.

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T: 1 952-688-7999
E: julesfivehead@gmail.com 

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Self Portrait

self portrait, AUGUST 2023

Education

  • Ontario College of Art & Design University (Toronto)

September 2010 – May 2016
Major: Graphic Design

  • George Brown College (Toronto)

September 2009 – May 2010
Program: Art & Design Foundation

Experience

  • Freelance Designer - Self-employed

2015 – PRESENT

I design unique and visually striking designs for diverse projects. I collaborate closely with clients to create functional and interesting designs that reflect their brand or message. From web design to illustrations, I deliver standout designs that help clients achieve their goals.

  • Graphic Designer - IKEA

FEB 2020 – JAN 2022

In this role I developed and implemented impactful and consistent in-store communication to strengthen the IKEA concept and strategic messages. I created compelling graphic communication to enhance the visual appeal of both commercial and coworker areas.

  • Merchandising - IKEA

NOV 2018 – FEB 2020

As a first step into the IKEA working environment, this position was a perfect primer on the basics of IKEA store systems and the product matrices. The role consisted of tracking and auditing department databases for product availability/seasonality, price and location changes, and damages or losses.

  • Web Designer - LizTheresa.com

APR 2016 – JAN 2019

In this team I created modern and responsive website designs that communicated clients’ messages effectively and achieved their business goals. I worked collaboratively with a small team to create designs for a range of projects including website design, logos, social media graphics, email templates, animated video, and marketing materials.

notables

  • Published in "Typism Vol. 4"
  • Featured in Hand Lettering Show, Toronto 2015

skills

  • Branding
  • Web design
  • User interface design
  • Image manipulation
  • Typography/typesetting
  • 3D modeling
  • Design for print
  • Digital illustration
  • Wireframes
  • Color theory
  • Design systems
  • Font design
  • Hand lettering
  • Social media content
  • User experience

tech skills

  • Adobe InDesign
  • Adobe Illustrator
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Adobe XD
  • Adobe Dreamweaver
  • Adobe After Effects
  • Adobe Premier
  • Adobe Acrobat
  • Figma
  • Blender
  • Python
  • HTML/CSS/JS
  • Stable Diff/Midjourney
  • Mac OS/Microsoft
  • WordPress
  • FontForge