ABOUT JAYCEN
Jaycen was creating art ever since he could hold a pencil, but let's jump ahead to 2018 when he graduated Shenendehowa High School and began his professional studies at Hudson Valley Community College. Jaycen was consistently acknowledged on the Dean's List at HVCC for his exceptional grades and ferocious drive. This drive led him to apply to SUNY Oneonta, where he was swiftly accepted and began his studies there in 2019.
While there, he really started to develop his personal creative voice and dabbled in every artistic medium he could get his hands on. He would later graduate Cum Laude with a 3.52 GPA, and a Bachelor's of Science in Digital & Studio Arts. He is thankful every day for the people he met and professors he learned from during his time in college. He feels that they forever shaped his artistic process and how he sees the world.
Jaycen now freelances for on-demand clients while searching for his "forever job." He is also a cat-dad with his partner to their kittens, Chianti and Gnocchi.
PROFESSIONAL JOURNEY
HEAD OF MARKETING & DESIGN
(freelance) at Soul Tie Tarot
2025-Present
· Created branding style guide
· Created company logo
· Creates original artworks for product packaging, branding elements, trade show graphics, art prints, etc.
· Creates, updates, and manages payment schedule via Sheets
· Communicates and strategizes with print servicers for large scale projects
GRAPHIC DESIGNER / PREPRESS TECHNICIAN
at GVH Studio, Inc.
2023-2024
· Created original artworks for clients such as logos, vehicle wrap designs, menu designs, product packaging designs, etc.
· Prepared/altered customer artwork for best printing result using Adobe Suite of products
· Completed jobs using Onyx RIP software for large format printers
· Operated Epson and HP large format printers
· Updated and managed printing schedule using Microsoft Excel
· Communicated via phone and email with clients on order details
· Ordered item stock via online and email directly from manufacturers
PREPRESS TECHNICIAN
at Sherman Specialty Co., Inc.
2022-2023
· Prepared/altered customer artwork for best printing result using Adobe Suite of products
· Created plates for pad printing process
· Processed film for screen printing process and Ardenghi printing process
· Completed jobs using Roland and Mimaki printers
· Created, updated, and managed schedule using Microsoft Excel · Communicated via phone and email with CSRs on order details
· Ordered item stock using AS400
CO PRESIDENT & WEBSITE ADMINISTRATOR
at Gridlock Studios
2017-Present
· Designs, updates, and maintains website using GoDaddy website editor
· Creates content for social media
· Manages and markets revenue streams
· Manages and assists with content creation
· Assists with public relations efforts
JAYCEN'S TOOLKIT
Photoshop
Lightroom
Illustrator
Google Suite
InDesign
Office 365
Premiere Pro
Paint Tool SAI