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Jay Strange

@strange2k

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Crafting visual experiences.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I’m looking to collaborate with teams that value craft and consistency—where I can apply my illustration, branding, and web/digital skills to produce high-quality assets, solve design challenges, and help bring ideas to life.

I’m a seasoned artist, designer, and illustrator offering design and illustration services tailored to your unique needs. I create compelling visuals across media—from logos and branding to web graphics and print materials—so the final work clearly captures your vision.

I bring decades of experience and classical training in traditional media, plus 3D and digital design. I’ve delivered a wide range of projects including product design, convention branding, mascot creation, sublimation printing, and embroidery design—always with strong attention to detail and craft.

My creative experience spans graphic design, web design/maintenance, and photography support. Whether you need custom illustration, packaging, corporate identity packages, event collateral, email/ad campaigns, or photo editing/compositing and retouching, I’m dedicated to producing high-quality assets that perform and look great.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Art Director

Current

Strange2K Art+Design

Sep 2018 - Present (7 years 8 months)

Managed multiple client accounts and created brand identities across digital and traditional illustration, including characters, mascots, posters, and logos. Led art direction for convention/event design packages and delivered website graphics, icons, animations, banners, favicons, and packaging for marketing and storefront use.

Art Direction Brand Identity Design Digital Illustration Character and Mascot Design Packaging Design Web Graphic Design Icon Design Animation Event Branding Marketing Campaign Design

Lead Designer

Wireless Liquidators

Dec 2015 - Sep 2018 (2 years 9 months)

Directed art direction and graphic design for mobile phone accessories and water filtration products, creating packaging concepts and corporate identity packages. Produced 3D concepts, 2D design sketches, and website and marketing materials for company prototypes and online properties.

Art Direction Graphic Design Packaging Design Corporate Identity Email Campaign Design Online Marketing Web Design 3D Concepting Logo and Branding Prototype Graphics

Graphic Designer

Printburn

Jan 2011 - Dec 2014 (3 years 11 months)

Concepted, designed, and supported development for new product ideas in coordination with in-house sister companies. Produced logos, event banners, menus, restaurant theme packages, large-format corporate signage, vinyl wraps, and corporate kiosk designs while operating large format and direct transfer printing equipment.