Sleek + Lively Graphic Designer
Greater Atlanta Area
- Current
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- Graphic Designer at Jill Lynn Design (Self-employed)
- Past
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- Designer at Barnes & Noble
- Community Relations Manager at Barnes & Noble
- Community Relations Manager at Borders
- Education
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- Kennesaw State University
- Kennesaw State University
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Jill Balkus Anderson’s Summary
I design books, packaging, and websites that captivate, entertain, and get you noticed. Whether it's book covers, book interiors, packaging, catalogs, branding, promotions, websites or the like, I create fresh and relevant designs that bring your vision to life.
To learn more about how design can enhance your business, visit www.JillLynnDesign.com for design articles, resources, links and to sign-up for my free newsletter.
THE CREATIVE PROCESS
Communicate > Research > Conceptualize > Design > Refine > Deliver
First, we'll delve into your business, target clients, competition, and the style and impression you want to evoke. Most importantly, we'll define the goal of the project. Next comes the research part where I glean inspiration from design annuals, award-winning work, your industry's current materials, and so forth. Now it's time for conceptualization through brainstorming and sketching followed by execution of the design and presentation. With your feedback, we'll revise and refine the design, and Jill Lynn Design will deliver a final project that meets (and exceeds!) the goals of the project.
Jill Balkus Anderson’s Specialties:
Book Covers/Interiors, Magazine/Catalog Layouts, Branding, Consumer Packaging, Promotional Materials, Web Design (Content Management Systems, e-Commerce), Email Newsletter Marketing, Photo Manipulation, Illustration
Software expertise includes Adobe InDesign, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, Acrobat Professional, QuarkXPress, and Dreamweaver on both Mac and PC platforms
Jill Balkus Anderson’s Experience
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Graphic Designer
Jill Lynn Design (Self-employed)
(Self-Employed; Myself Only; Graphic Design industry)
March 2002 — Present (7 years 5 months)
Currently a full-time freelance graphic designer specializing in print and web design including:
Book Covers/Interiors
Magazine/Catalog Layouts
Branding
Consumer Packaging
Promotional Materials
Web Design (Content Management Systems, e-Commerce)
Email Newsletter Marketing
Photo Manipulation
Illustration
Software expertise includes Adobe InDesign, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, Acrobat Professional, QuarkXPress, and Dreamweaver on both Mac and PC platforms.
Work recognized in The Big Book of Layouts and The Big Book of Letterheads (HarperCollins, 2007). -
Designer
Barnes & Noble
(Public Company; 10,001 or more employees; BKS; Publishing industry)
August 2005 — December 2006 (1 year 5 months)
Designed student-related book covers and interiors—study aids, language, literature, travel and career subjects—in collaboration with the creative, editorial and print production departments with Spark Publishing (a division of Barnes & Noble Publishing).
Created sales and promotional materials with consistent artistic themes to enhance the SparkNotes brand in retail stores and online. Produced and commissioned illustrations, photography, and artwork for publication.
Awarded with two 2006 American Inhouse Design Awards by Graphic Design USA for catalog and invitation design. -
Community Relations Manager
Barnes & Noble
(Public Company; 10,001 or more employees; BKS; Retail industry)
March 2001 — July 2005 (4 years 5 months)
Fostered sales by planning and executing author signings, writer’s workshops, book clubs, and children’s events. Facilitated community outreach program focusing on arts, educational, literary and literacy organizations. Increased institutional sales to schools and non-profits from $35,000 annually to $150,000 annually. Prepared monthly newsletters, mailings to customers, and press releases.
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Community Relations Manager
Borders
(Public Company; 10,001 or more employees; BGP; Retail industry)
August 2000 — February 2001 (7 months)
Fostered sales by planning and executing author signings, writer’s workshops, book clubs, and children’s events. Facilitated community outreach program focusing on arts, educational, literary and literacy organizations. Prepared monthly newsletters, mailings to customers, and press releases.
Jill Balkus Anderson’s Education
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Kennesaw State University
Graphic Design 2002 — 2005
Post-baccalaureate studies
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Kennesaw State University
Bachelor of Business Administration , Marketing , 1997 — 2001
Magna Cum Laude
Additional Information
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Jill Balkus Anderson’s Interests:
Poker, Tennis, Mexican food
Jill Balkus Anderson’s Groups:
AIGA | The Professional Association of Design, NAPP | The National Association of Photoshop Professionals
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Book Publishing Professionals
Jill Balkus Anderson’s Honors:
Work recognized in The Big Book of Layouts and The Big Book of Letterheads (HarperCollins, 2007).
Awarded with two 2006 American Inhouse Design Awards by Graphic Design USA for catalog and invitation design.
Jill Balkus Anderson’s Contact Settings
Interested In:
- career opportunities
- consulting offers
- new ventures
- job inquiries
- expertise requests
- business deals
- reference requests
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