I'm Jess Gordon-Beach, a designer living in Traverse City, MI.
I will always pick collaboration and open communication over competition.
It’s important to me to keep user experience, accessibility, and strategy at the forefront of every project.
My strength lies in seeing and managing the essential steps and intricate details that build up the big picture.
Finding and solving the problem in each new assignment is what keeps my creativity engaged.
I have over 12 years of experience in design. While most of my expertise lies in digital design, I'm also pretty darn good at creating print materials and large-format pieces. Over the years, I've worked with clients from various fields, including those in the B2B, franchise, and e-commerce spaces. I also have solid experience working within internal marketing and sales teams. I enjoy helping others learn about design and have experience leading small or company-wide training sessions.
Quick Tidbits About Me
• I try to accomplish something from my personal design bucket list with each project.
• I've been told my laugh is contagious.
• I love vintage typography, especially from the early 1900's, and have built a Google Album of it to reference.
• My previous team teased that one of my strengths is designing website footers.
• I've won two in-office baking challenges.
• If design hadn't worked out for me, I probably would have gone into science as I'm interested in genetics and anatomy.