INFO — JANA-Q-CARLSON

Jana is a driven and detail-oriented Graphic Designer with a Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) in Graphic Design from Iowa State University. She currently works as an Assistant Designer at Tai Apparel, where she supports the design team through sketching, CAD development, sample coordination, and trend research, contributing to both private label and branded accounts.

With nearly two years of hands-on industry experience, Jana brings a strong balance of creative vision and technical execution to her work. She is passionate about thoughtful design, collaborative problem-solving, and continuous growth, and is committed to creating meaningful, impactful work within the fashion and graphic design industries.

Software:

Adobe Illustrator
Adobe Photoshop
Adobe Indesign
Adobe Premiere Pro
Adobe After Effects
Adobe XD
Figma
WordPress

Education:

2024
Minneapolis College of Art and Design (Minneapolis, MN)
User Experience (UX) Concepts and Mobile-first Design

2020-2024
Iowa State University (Ames, IA)
Bachelor’s of Fine Arts in Graphic Design
(Magna Cum Laude)
•2024 J.P.A Senior Award in Design Nominee

2016-2020
Eden Prairie High School (Eden Prairie, MN)
Graduate in General Studies
• Distributive Educations Clubs of America (DECA)
• American Sign Language Club

2016-2017
Minneapolis College of Art and Design (Minneapolis, MN)
• Introduction of Graphic Design

Work Experience:

2024-Present
Tai Apparel (Minneapolis, MN)
•Assistant Designer
•Design Assistant
•Office Manager + Design Assistant

2022-2023
Madewell Galleria (Edina, MN)
•Stylist & Associate

2018-2022
K.C. Hawkland Ltd. (Golden Valley, MN)
• Personal Assistant & Design Consultant

2018-2020
Eden Prairie Community Center (Eden Prairie, MN)
• Learn to Skate Instructor

Activities:

United States Figure Skating/ISI Member
• ProSkater Member
• 3 Time United States Figure Skating Gold Medalist in Moves, Freestyle, and Solo Free Dance
• ISI Gold Test Level

For all enquires, please email
JANAQCARLSON@GMAIL.COM