Curriculum Vitae
I believe the best visual ideas come from curiosity, inspiration, and staying active—whether that’s unplugging and getting out into nature, listening to music, or taking in the details of life around us. Driven by continuous movement and a passion for design, I thrive on taking raw concepts and shaping them into clear, high-impact visual solutions. Over the years, I’ve partnered with businesses big and small to cut through the noise with sharp, intentional work across print and digital deliverables. Let's turn complex creative challenges into bright, functional solutions that actually connect with people. Let’s collaborate and build something that gets noticed.
Jordan Parks
EXPERIENCE
2022 – 2026 / Charlotte, NC, USA
Senior Designer - Mythic
Collaborated with cross-functional teams to provide visual assets in advertising, branding, and strategic-based marketing materials.
2019 – 2022 / Charlotte, NC, USA
Designer - Alliance Sales & Marketing
Led design for CPG (Consumer Packaged Goods) in the grocery industry. Specializing in branding and marketing materials for food-based companies.
2014 – 2019 / Darien, IL, USA
Designer / Art Director
- JAK Creative Design
Collaborated with design team, account directors, and copywriters to ensure every project was successfully executed from initial brief to final product.
2013 – 2014 / Grayslake, IL, USA
Designer - Fokoz Creative Group
Worked directly with the Owner & Chief Creative Officer to provide packaging design and visual communication for its portfolio of clientele.
2012 – 2013 / Cape Girardeau, MO, USA
Designer / Pre-flight Coordinator
- Magna-Tel
Designed graphics for promotional printed products and provided pre-flight coordination to ensure proper print production of in-house and customer submitted artwork.
2009 – 2012 / Carbondale, IL, USA
Designer - Morris Library, SIUC
Undergraduate Assistant Graphic Designer at Morris Library on the campus of SIUC. Created graphics, advertisements, and signage for museum, library, and university exhibits.
EDUCATION
2013 / Bachelors Degree in Visual Communication
Southern Illinois University Carbondale
2011 / Internship
Mind’s Eye Graphics Group
2020 / Certificate: Georgia Institute of Technology
Introduction to UX Design
TECHNICAL SKILLS
Adobe Creative Suite
Emphasis in: Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Lightroom, AfterEffects
Microsoft Office Suite
Figma
PROFESSIONAL SKILLS
Cross-functional Collaboration
Vendor / Production Management
Presentation Development
Photography and Photo Manipulation / Editing