ABOUT ME / WORK HISTORY

JANAE PUGH
GRAPHIC DESIGNER

LOCATED IN:
MICHIGAN, USA

Here is a little about me. To put it simply, I’m just a creative who loves to create.

My first hand experience with design started back in high school when I was tasked with creating a movie poster for a short film project my classmates and I filmed in our media communications class. At the time, I honestly never seen myself pursuing a real career in graphic design since the only thing I knew how to do at the time, was copy and paste. If only now I could tell high school me that we’re actually doing it.

I decided to take a chance and delve deeper into graphic design at Full Sail University. Now, here I am in my 20’s with a bachelor’s degree in graphic design, pursing a career as a freelance designer. Now, my goal is to use my knowledge, skills, and passion for creating, to help clients build their dream brand. I aim to build trusting relationships with my clients, ensuring that I attentively listen to their thoughts and ideas and provide comprehensive support in transforming those ideas into tangible realities.

As a designer still in the early stages of my career, I embrace versatility and am eager to explore diverse design styles. My goal is to adapt to each client’s unique vision, ensuring a tailored and impactful result for every project. Witnessing the final product of a vision that a client is passionate about become a finished product  from start to finish, fills me with the most joy. It serves as a constant reminder and motivation for me to continue doing what I enjoy.

However on days when I'm not focusing on design, I enjoy...

- Listening to music / ASMR

- Learning and experiencing new things

- Watching YouTube / cooking videos

- Reading

- Spending time with family & friends

- Videogames

2018 - 2021
Full Sail University
Graphic Design / B.A Science
w/ 3.8 GPA

Education

I transferred to Full Sail in 2018, when I realized I wanted to pursue a career in Graphic Design. Throughout my time at Full Sail I developed many different skills in design due to most of the classes providing a lot of hands on experience with graphic design.

2016 - 2018
Grand Rapids Community College
Completed 30+ Credits

While attending Grand Rapids Community College, I pursued a general studies degree and took mainly general education classes since I was undecided at the time. I ended up completing about 30+ college credits before I decided to transfer to a university.

Skills

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe Indesign

Adobe Illustrator

Creative Cloud

Working with Customers

Mac OS

Graphic Design

Working with a Team

Communication

Organization

Photography

Problem Solving

Video Editing

Work Experience

Sales Associate - Meijer
October 26th, 2016 - June 14th 2024

Description: Engaged extensively with customers, providing product information, and ensuring department cleanliness and organization.

Freelance Logo Designer
June 13th - June 28th 2024

Description: Designing a logo for a client who professionalizes inphotography.

Volunteer Photographer
October 2019

Description: Captured senior photos for an individual client, featured in their high school yearbook.

Freelance Logo Designer
April - March 3rd 2020

Description: Redesigned the logo for Frances Girls Cleaning Services, enhancing its visual identity.

Freelance T-shirt Designer
May 27th - June 7th 2020

Description: Designed slime-themed family t-shirts for a private client to wear at their child’s birthday party.

Freelance Album Cover Designer
June 26th 2021

Description: Commissioned to design an album cover for an up and coming local music artist.

Freelance Logo Designer
October 2nd - November 10th 2021

Description: Crafted a distinctive logo for a local startup rideshare company, Leisurely Rides.

Volunteer T-shirt Designer
March 2022

Description: Created matching t-shirts for a private client's gender reveal party.

Volunteer Photographer
June 2022

Description: Conducted a maternity photoshoot for a family member and their partner, capturing the joy of their expecting journey.

Freelance Logo Designer
April 5th - April 12th 2023

Description: Redesigned logo for a local CBD vendor, One Eye Products, enhancing their brand identity

Freelance Packaging Designer
November 17th - December 1st 2023

Description: Created diverse packaging designs for disposable pens within One Eye Product’s product line.