Jakob Ferrara
Pelham,NY
Summary
Motivated graphic designer and multimedia artist with extensive knowledge in the Adobe Creative Suite, Illustrator, and digital media. Ability to create impactful branding, visual communication, and collaborative projects. Seeking new and exciting opportunities to apply my creative skills in professional environments.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Graphic Designer
The Dojo Hip Hop
01.2025 - Current
- Designed Cover for Hip Hop Rock Stars Series.
Graphic Designer
Gem 67 Magazine, SUNY Purchase
01.2025 - Current
- Designed Layout and display for Issue 2, 70's club
Graphic Design Lab Monitor
SUNY Purchase
01.2024 - Current
Logo and Media Designer
SUNY Purchase WPSR Radio Station
01.2023 - Current
- Designed Branding and promotional graphics for radio show 1OneChair4Guy
Chalkboard Designer
Four Corners Pizzeria
Pelham, USA
01.2022 - Current
- Designed Promotional Chalkboard displays to inform and attract customers.
Volunteer
Mount Vernon Animal Shelter
Mount Vernon, USA
01.2022 - Current
- Watch over and care for cats.
Gas Attendant / Basic Maintenance
Manor Auto Service Station
Pelham, USA
01.2021 - Current
- Assisted Customers with fueling and Vehicle upkeep.
- Customer service, Multitasking, and general knowledge of motor vehicles.
Graphic Design and Fine Arts
Freelance Artist
01.2020 - Current
- Created Logos, cover art, and illustrations for clients
- Produced commissioned work (Paintings, Sculptures, and mixed media).
Intern Volunteer
Pelham Art Center
01.2019 - Current
- Pelham Art Center GALA 2024 (Tablescape design, Studio Cafe 2022-2024, Original Decoration, Live Painting).
Teaching Assistant, Sculpture
01.2023
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Visual Arts, Graphic Design
SUNY Purchase College
08.2025
Pelham Art Center
08.2025
Pelham Memorial HighSchool
Pelham12.2021
Animation Program
School of Visual Arts (SVA)
12.2019
Skills
- Adobe Creative Suite, Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Premiere Pro, After Effects, Lightroom, Acrobat, Bridge, Media Encoder, and Canva
- HTML, CSS, Java, Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint
- Painting, drawing, sculpture, sewing, costume design, mixed media, animation
- Extremely detail-oriented, social media management, interpersonal skills, event promotions, and planning
- Cpr certified
Projects And Exhibitions
- Pelham Art Center Boutique Exhibition, 01/01/23
- Bartow Pell Exhibition Show us your Activism, 01/01/23
- Pelham Art Center Growth and Decay Exhibition, 01/01/25
- Acting Role in 'Just a matter of time' Music Video, 01/01/17
- Flow n Light Music Cover 'Rock Star', 01/01/25
Volunteer Experience
- Teaching Assistant, Sculpture, SUNY Purchase, 01/01/23
- Intern Volunteer, Pelham Art Center, 01/01/19-Present, Pelham Art Center GALA 2024 (Tablescape design, Studio Cafe 2022-2024, Original Decoration, Live Painting).
- Watch over and care for cats, Mount Vernon Animal Shelter, 01/01/22
- Graphic Design Lab Monitor, SUNY Purchase, 01/01/24
Groups
- SockNBuskin
- Soup
- Artistree
- Pelican't Improv Troupe
Clubs And Activities
- Outdoors Club, 2021-Present
- Improv Club, 2021-2023
- Comedy Club, 2022-Present
Timeline
Graphic Designer
The Dojo Hip Hop
01.2025 - Current
Graphic Designer
Gem 67 Magazine, SUNY Purchase
01.2025 - Current
Graphic Design Lab Monitor
SUNY Purchase
01.2024 - Current
Logo and Media Designer
SUNY Purchase WPSR Radio Station
01.2023 - Current
Teaching Assistant, Sculpture
01.2023
Chalkboard Designer
Four Corners Pizzeria
01.2022 - Current
Volunteer
Mount Vernon Animal Shelter
01.2022 - Current
Gas Attendant / Basic Maintenance
Manor Auto Service Station
01.2021 - Current
Graphic Design and Fine Arts
Freelance Artist
01.2020 - Current
Intern Volunteer
Pelham Art Center
01.2019 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Visual Arts, Graphic Design
SUNY Purchase College
Pelham Art Center
Pelham Memorial HighSchool
Animation Program
School of Visual Arts (SVA)
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