Jill began her artistic career as a hand letterer at a sign company. She fell in love with letter forms and typography and decided to pursue higher education in the field of graphic arts. She attended College of San Mateo and the Academy of Art College in San Francisco and received a BFA in graphic arts.

Experience

Jill Turney DesignFreelance art director/designer/illustrator/surface pattern designer

2013 — Now

Belmont

I am a full service graphic designer, art director, illustrator, hand letterer and surface pattern designer. I design logos, posters, packaging, stationery, marketing materials, and products as well as provide illustration and surface patterns for sale or for licensing.

Astra Books for Young Readers PublishingBook Publisher Marketing Ads Designer

2021 — Now

Fialina Design StudioDesigner and cofounder

2014 — Now

California

Business entrepreneur, surface pattern designer, product designer, marketing designer, collaborator

Chronicle BooksChildren's Book Designer

2017 — Now

San Francisco Bay Area

Full time contract work as a book designer. Collaborated with editorial and design team and outside illustrators to create inspiring books and other formats for the children's market.

The Collective Book StudioBook Designer

2023 — 2024

Education

Academy of Art University

BFA

The Institute for Textile Print Design

Apprenticeship

Sequoia Highschool

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Education

BFA

Apprenticeship

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