Janie Wright
Richmond,VA
Summary
Dynamic artist and writer focusing on narrative development, promotional material, and concept art for science fiction, fantasy, horror video games, tabletop games, and magazines. Trained in mentorship, project management, group management, community outreach, and the delivery of concise and effective feedback.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Literary Magazine Art Editor
Student Media Center, vcu
Richmond, Virginia
09.2025 - Current
- Designs promotional material for social media
- Curates quality work from multiple candidates
- Gives professional, specific, and timely feedback to submitting artists
- Collaborates with editors and graphic designers to create an anthology journal
Senior Peer Academic Coach and External Relations
Campus Learning Center, VCU
Richmond, Virginia
08.2023 - Current
- Guides students in developing effective study strategies and time management skills
- Assists students in setting achievable academic goals and tracking progress.
- Collaborates with faculty to enhance academic support resources for students
- Manages and leads a team in charge of coordinating events for campus outreach
- Creates promotional flyers, coloring sheets, and informational graphics to advertise the Campus Learning Center
- Utilizes active listening techniques when working one-on-one with peers in order to gain a better understanding of their individual needs
Intern of Literature and Art
Blackbird Literary Magazine
Richmond, Virginia
08.2024 - 04.2025
- Reviewed fiction and art submissions for craft, technique, and substance
- Created social media posts for Instagram, following a strict format
- Designed promotional material such as bookmarks and postcards to be handed out at conferences
- Worked with a team to curate the best content for the journal
Skills
- Illustration software such as Procreate, Adobe Photoshop, and Adobe Illustrator
- 3D modeling software such as Autodesk Maya, Blender, and ZBrush
- Graphic design applications such as Adobe Express, InDesign, and Canva
- Unity and RPGMaker video game creation engines
- Traditional art mediums such as ink, gouache, watercolor, and graphite
- Google Suite and Microsoft Suite
- Creative writing and narrative development
- Design and creative direction
- Public speaking and presentation design
- Pre-production planning
- Project management
Projects
- Potionographer: Primary artist for in-development video game
- Tabling/Vending: Producing merchandise to sell at local art markets
Timeline
Literary Magazine Art Editor
Student Media Center, vcu
09.2025 - Current
Intern of Literature and Art
Blackbird Literary Magazine
08.2024 - 04.2025
Senior Peer Academic Coach and External Relations
Campus Learning Center, VCU
08.2023 - Current