JANA Q. CARLSON
Jana is a driven and enthusiastic Graphic Designer with a Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) in Graphic Design from Iowa State University. She currently works as a Design Assistant at Tai Apparel, where she supports the design team with sketching, CAD preparation, sample coordination, and trend research. With one year of hands-on industry experience, Jana is eager to continue growing professionally and contribute creatively to impactful design work. She is committed to continuous learning, collaboration, and making a meaningful contribution within the Graphic Design industry.


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)
•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 LevelFor all enquires, please email
JANAQCARLSON@GMAIL.COM