About Me

Hi, I'm jillian.

Hi, I’m Jillian. I’m originally from Nashville, Tennessee, and I moved to Dayton, Ohio, in 2014. I am a Kettering Fairmont High School graduate within the Digital Design Career Tech program, class of 2018. I have recently completed my Associate's degree at Sinclair Community College studying Visual Communications in May of 2020. I have transferred to Columbus College of Art & Design to complete my Bachelor's degree in Advertising and Graphic Design. I am building a career in design as I continue to pursue education and develop my portfolio.

Scroll down to see more about my skills, experience, and education. Click on the tabs above to check out my work. Thank you for visiting my website!

skills

While in the Digital Design Career Tech program at Kettering Fairmont High School, I became an Adobe certified Associate in Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign. I have experience in After Effects and Premiere Pro, and I'm continuing to learn as I complete more projects.

Experience

Sinclair marketing - new media creative

August 2019 - May 2020

I worked in Sinclair's marketing department as a New Media Creative student worker. I utilized my graphic design skills by helping develop content for the school, such as graphic art and videos. I worked closely with other students and staff with various skills to gain marketing experience. I have edited multiple videos, created flyers and posters, and developed a social media series for the school.

Check out my New Media work here!

The Education Connection - Internship

March 2018 - July 2018

I worked closely with a team and met regularly to develop effective designs. I designed safety and anti-bullying posters that were featured in elementary, middle, and high schools across the Miami Valley.

Check them out here!

Education

Columbus College of Art and Design - Advertising & Graphic Design

Bachelor of Fine Arts

I am currently completing my second semester. Anticipated graduation May 2022.

Check out my CCAD work here!

Sinclair Community college - visual communications

Associate of Applied Science

Graduated May of 2020. I earned my Design Processes certificate spring of 2019 and my Digital Design certificate spring of 2020. I have consistently been on the Dean's list, maintaining an A/B average and 3.65 GPA.

Check out my Sinclair work here!

Kettering Fairmont High School - digital design career tech program

Graduated May of 2018

I completed the Digital Design CTC program my junior and senior year. I gained skills, experience, and college credit to aid in my education and career journey. I participated in various clubs and was on the bowling team. I took honors/AP English and maintained a 3.5 GPA.

Check out my high school work here!

Feel free to contact me at jillianfarrisdesign@gmail.com