# Jennifer Talesfore > Art Director + illustrator Location: San Jose, California, United States Profile: https://flows.cv/jennifertalesfore With over a decade in creative leadership, my journey has been defined by a passion for fostering authentic expression. At Meta, my focus is crafting a visually rich experience for Messenger, where every element resonates with users and enhances their communication. As owner of Jenny Strange Goods I brought my passion for illustration and design to life through my online shop of custom goods. ## Work Experience ### Art Director, Facebook Brand Design @ Meta Jan 2020 – Present | Menlo Park, California, United States Crafts a rich world of expression through stickers, themes, and product brand illustration—originally for Messenger and now as part of the Facebook Brand team. Skilled in developing creative strategies, art directing in-product brand visuals, and collaborating with talented artists to bring ideas to life. Dedicated to empowering users to express themselves authentically and have fun doing it! ### Art Director, Messenger Product Creative @ Meta Jan 2018 – Jan 2020 | Menlo Park, California, United States Led conception of illustrations, animations, and AR experiences. Conceiving and creating engaging content, directing 3D generalists and tech artists. ### 2D Illustrator, Facebook AR Team @ Meta Jan 2017 – Jan 2018 | Menlo Park, California Led creative strategy and execution for Facebook Camera illustrations and art, such as frames, stickers, and AR filters and effects. Facilitated 3D generalists and tech artists in the creation and launch of AR features. ### Owner & Founder @ Jenny Strange Goods Jan 2015 – Jan 2022 | San Francisco Bay Area Founder of an online clothing brand where I created original designs for women’s apparel and accessories while managing distribution, inventory, marketing and various business needs. Jennystrangegoods.com ### Communication Designer @ Change.org Jan 2015 – Jan 2016 | San Francisco Bay Area Led visual concepts, product strategies and the creation of illustrations and graphics for messaging across a range of platforms. ### Senior Designer @ Code and Theory Jan 2015 – Jan 2015 | San Francisco, California Ideated, pitched and delivered digital designs and illustrations from concept to launch for a wide array of clients. ### Product Designer @ One Kings Lane Jan 2014 – Jan 2014 | San Francisco Bay Area Created complete iconography system for online identity, redesigned cart and checkout flows, and updated the mobile app to include several new features and experiences. ## Education ### Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) in Graphic Design Rhode Island School of Design ### Spéos International Photography School ## Contact & Social - LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/jennifer-talesfore-a4b7766 - Portfolio: https://Jennifertalesfore.com - Portfolio: https://jennystrangegoods.com --- Source: https://flows.cv/jennifertalesfore JSON Resume: https://flows.cv/jennifertalesfore/resume.json Last updated: 2026-04-13