Jack DeKoker
Eugene,OR
Summary
Innovative Art Director with experience in Innovative Art Director with background in creating captivating visual narratives for top-tier brands. Possess strong leadership skills, capable of driving teams to deliver engaging and effective design solutions within tight deadlines. Strengths include strategic planning, brand management, and cultivating client relationships to facilitate project success. Previous work has consistently delivered high-impact results through creative excellence and thoughtful execution.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Office Assistant
University Of Oregon School Of Journalism And Communication
Eugene, Oregon
05.2024 - Current
- Act as first point of contact of SOJC to help assist guest/student needs
- Bridge communication between stakeholders, students and teachers
- Design weekly SOJC newsletters to send to 2000+ students
- File and maintain student advising records and forms to maintain organization
Art Director & Designer
UO Ad Team
Eugene, Oregon
05.2024 - Current
- Carefully selected to design campaigns for AT&T in the 2024-25 NSAC Competition; awarded 1st in District XI.
- Responsible for a 20-page plans book to organize and visualize campaign idea.
- Collaborated with team members to refine visual branding strategies.
- Created mood boards and style guides for visual consistency.
- Awarded Director of Art Direction and Design for the following year.
Graphic Designer
Flux Magazine
Eugene, Oregon
01.2024 - 05.2025
- Produced and designed spreads in a five-week turnaround.
- Explored typography, illustration & multimedia to innovate print design.
- Aided editorial & multimedia teams to ensure smooth production and teamwork.
- Pacemaker & AEJMC finalists, recognized for "bold, creative elegant design"
Web Designer & Cashier
Liz Tapper Interiors
Solana Beach, California
06.2022 - 06.2024
- Connected with front-end staff to assist customers.
- Lead the creation and design of the company website for an updated, fresh look.
- Managed website performance to identify customer trends.
- Welcomed and offered assistance to customers for a pleasant experience.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Advertising
University of Oregon
Eugene, OR06-2026
Skills
- Proficiency in Creative Cloud
- Knowledge of the Microsoft Suite
- Detail-oriented
- Curiosity and eagerness to learn
- Spanish-speaking proficiency
- Visual and written storytelling
- Creative collaboration
- Project management
Affiliations
- Active members of UO Creative Juice, The Rising Project, UO Net Impact & University Film Organization
- Deans Scholar 2022-2025
Timeline
Office Assistant
University Of Oregon School Of Journalism And Communication
05.2024 - Current
Art Director & Designer
UO Ad Team
05.2024 - Current
Graphic Designer
Flux Magazine
01.2024 - 05.2025
Web Designer & Cashier
Liz Tapper Interiors
06.2022 - 06.2024
Bachelor of Arts - Advertising
University of Oregon
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