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Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Affiliations
References
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Jessica Sandy

Jessica Sandy

Graphic Designer
Cleveland,OH

Summary

Award-winning graphic designer with nine years of experience in diverse industries, including startups, food and beverage, and architecture. Expertise in collaborative design processes, leading multidisciplinary teams, and engaging stakeholders effectively. Committed to delivering impactful design solutions that align with brand narratives and objectives. Proven ability to adapt and bring innovative perspectives to every project.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Graphic Designer

IKM Architecture
Cleveland, Ohio
04.2021 - 06.2025
  • Developed proposals, award submissions, advertisements, and look books using Adobe Creative Suite.
  • Established firm-wide brand standards and reusable templates to ensure visual consistency.
  • Designed environmental graphics, signage, and wayfinding while leading creative direction and client presentations.
  • Managed social media strategy across platforms, including content planning, design, and analytics.
  • Increased Instagram followers by 233% through strategic content planning and design iterations.

Graphic Designer and Marketing Manager

Firehouse Can Co. (MANCAN Wine, Graham + Fisk's)
Cleveland, Ohio
09.2019 - 04.2021
  • Drove creative direction for brand development, packaging, websites, and digital ads using Adobe Creative Suite.
  • Executed multi-channel marketing strategies and social media campaigns, managing influencer partnerships to maximize outreach.
  • Directed cross-functional teams to support national expansion and implement growth initiatives.
  • Achieved 900% increase in direct-to-consumer e-commerce sales in 2020 through optimized Shopify experiences and engaging content.

Graphic Designer and Marketing Associate

MANCAN Wine
Cleveland, Ohio
08.2017 - 09.2019
  • Directed creative strategies for marketing campaigns, product design, and packaging initiatives.
  • Executed website redesign to optimize user experience and engagement.
  • Developed branded retail displays and point-of-sale materials for national distribution.
  • Created sales pitch decks and collateral to support new retail ventures.
  • Mentored seasonal marketing intern to enhance skills and knowledge.

Graphic Designer (Contract)

Adobe
Cleveland, Ohio
07.2019 - 08.2019
  • Engaged by Adobe to design logo and social media banner for Adobe Rush Insiders program, an influencer marketing initiative promoting Rush as a tool for social media video development focused on active lifestyles.

Graphic Design and Social Media Manager

MANCAN Wine
Cleveland, Ohio
05.2016 - 08.2017
  • Integrated alternative packaging formats and retail displays to enhance brand identity.
  • Created website graphics, advertisements, and pitch decks supporting marketing initiatives.
  • Managed content calendar for MANCAN’s social media strategy to improve engagement.
  • Developed impactful visual and written materials driving user interaction.
  • Cultivated influencer partnerships to expand audience reach and elevate brand recognition.

Illustrator (Contract)

City Of Cleveland
Cleveland, Ohio
01.2017 - 03.2017
  • Partnered with the Storefront Renovation Program to create impactful illustrations of their completed 2016 projects.
  • Designed a cohesive visual identity for the program’s annual awards event, elevating its branding and overall recognition.

Education

Bachelor of Fine Arts - Graphic Design

Cleveland Institute of Art
Cleveland, OH
05-2017

Skills

  • Art direction
  • Creative direction
  • Brand identity and standards development
  • Design systems (templates and brand libraries)
  • Typography and layout
  • Packaging and print design
  • Digital design and layout
  • Email marketing
  • Social media strategy, content creation, and management
  • Presentation and pitch deck design
  • Adobe Creative Suite
  • Adobe Illustrator
  • Adobe InDesign
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Adobe Premiere Pro
  • Adobe Firefly
  • Figma
  • Shopify, WordPress, Squarespace
  • Design strategy and project management
  • Vendor management

Accomplishments

  • People's Choice Award, Butler High School, 2024, AIA Cleveland Chapter Awards
  • Merit Award, Digital Brochure, 2024, SMPS Marketing Communication Awards
  • Merit Award, Digital Brochure, 2023, SMPS Marketing Communication Awards
  • Award of Excellence, Digital Media, 2022, SMPS Northeast Ohio Chapter Awards

Affiliations

  • AIGA Cleveland Chapter, 2021 - Present

References

References available upon request.

Work Availability

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Work Preference

Work Type

Full Time

Work Location

On-SiteRemoteHybrid

Important To Me

Career advancementWork-life balanceCompany CulturePersonal development programsPaid time off

Software

Adobe Creative Suite

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe InDesign

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe Premiere Pro

Adobe Premiere Rush

Adobe Acrobat

Adobe Firefly

Adobe Express

Figma

Microsoft Office Suite

MacOS

Google Business Suite

Squarespace

Wordpress

Shopify

Miro

Hootsuite

Mailchimp

Languages

English
Native language

Timeline

Graphic Designer

IKM Architecture
04.2021 - 06.2025

Graphic Designer and Marketing Manager

Firehouse Can Co. (MANCAN Wine, Graham + Fisk's)
09.2019 - 04.2021

Graphic Designer (Contract)

Adobe
07.2019 - 08.2019

Graphic Designer and Marketing Associate

MANCAN Wine
08.2017 - 09.2019

Illustrator (Contract)

City Of Cleveland
01.2017 - 03.2017

Graphic Design and Social Media Manager

MANCAN Wine
05.2016 - 08.2017

Bachelor of Fine Arts - Graphic Design

Cleveland Institute of Art

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