Jacob Allison
Senior Graphic Designer
Michigan, USA
jacoballison4583@gmail.com
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Michigan, USA
jacoballison4583@gmail.com
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Summary
Senior Graphic Designer with 7+ years of experience creating compelling brand identities, scalable visual systems, and multi-platform marketing collateral. Specializes in storytelling-driven design that connects with audiences across print, digital, packaging, and motion. Known for leading creative direction, delivering under tight deadlines, and developing visual systems that scale. Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite, Figma, and motion design.
Core Skills
Brand Identity & Logo Systems
Design Systems & Typography
Marketing Collateral (Print & Digital)
Packaging & Merchandise Design
Motion Graphics & Storyboarding
Art Direction & Creative Strategy
Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop, After Effects, Premiere)
Figma · Canva · TriCaster · DaVinci Resolve
Experience
Multimedia Designer
Our Saviour Lutheran Church — 2017–Present
Our Saviour Lutheran Church — 2017–Present
Designed weekly digital and print assets for services and events
Recorded and edited video content for livestream and archives using Adobe Premiere and TriCaster
Delivered brand-consistent visuals supporting outreach and engagement
Collaborated with production teams to ensure seamless creative delivery
Freelance Graphic Designer
2018–Present
2018–Present
Developed identity systems for clients including Pub House Brewery, Canyon Clothing Co., and Iron Pine
Led rebranding initiative for Advanced Dishwashing Service, boosting recognition by 30%
Designed logos, packaging, merchandise, signage, and digital campaigns
Provided creative strategy and mentorship to small businesses and startups
Design & Accessibility Team Lead
Mid-Michigan College — 2017–2018
Mid-Michigan College — 2017–2018
Updated 200+ documents to meet ADA/508 accessibility standards
Designed brochures, posters, and promotional materials for campus events
Created reusable templates to improve internal workflow efficiency
Trained and coached team members in design best practices and compliance
Education
Bachelor of Arts in Graphic Design (Expected December 2024)
Saginaw Valley State University – University Center, MI
Saginaw Valley State University – University Center, MI
SVSU Legacy Scholarship Recipient
Focus: Typography, Layout, Branding, Accessibility