JFL STUDIOS LLC
GRAPHIC DESIGN, ILLUSTRATION, & ART DIRECTION SERVICES
JAMES F. LEVIS
Illustrator/Graphic Designer
francisjames35@gmail.com | https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamesfrancis5/ | https://www.jameslevis.net/
SUMMARY:
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Versatile Illustrator and Graphic Designer with 10+ years of experience creating high-impact visual assets in fast-paced, deadline-driven environments
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Experience in navigating the complexities of branded licensed properties and high-profile clients such as WWE, Marvel Entertainment, NFL, MLB, and Star Wars.
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Strong background in branding, motion graphics, and concept development for entertainment, gaming, sports, mobile app, collectibles, and publishing sectors.
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Experience in designing graphics across multiple styles and formats while adhering to established brand guidelines and quality standards.
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Highly organized communicator with a sharp eye for detail and a passion for storytelling and visual design.
Digital & Print Asset Creation Motion Graphics Photo Editing
Animation & GIFs Brand Identity Concept Design
Style Guides Typography & Layout Art Direction
Software:
Adobe Creative Cloud, Blender, Clip Studio, Canva, Jira, Miro, MS Office, Excel,
AI Tools:
ChatGPT, QuillBot, Deevid, Leonardo, ElevenLabs
CURRENT EMPLOYMENT:
Freelance Illustrator and Graphic Designer | Paramus, NJ 2024 – Present
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Create original illustrations and branded visual assets for club events, promotional materials, and member-facing experiences for Arcola Country Club, resulting in increased engagement by club members and guests.
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Design layouts, signage, and internal training materials to increase staff efficiency and quality assurance.
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Deliver exemplary hospitality services to club members, event guests, and patrons.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
Design Consultant – Lucky Red Pixel | Orlando, FL (Remote) 2023 – 2024
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Designed still and animated graphics for digital marketing campaigns and video-based content.
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Collaborated with creative leadership to present visual solutions aligned with brand objectives and timely delivery within tight production schedules.
Sr. Graphic Designer & Illustrator – Fanatics/Topps | New York, NY 2017 – 2023
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Created high-volume digital and animated visual assets using licensed photography, illustrations, and UI elements that led to an overall doubling of annual sales revenue two years in a row
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Designed content that supported storytelling, data-driven narratives, and visual consistency across platforms that increased user retention.
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Collaborated closely with editors, producers, and creative leadership to design pipelines to ensure work aligned with quality and content standards and met daily and long-term production deadlines.
Designer & Illustrator – Sprayground | New York, NY 2016 – 2017
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Designed and illustrated graphic content for consumer products and outerwear lines.
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Partnered with creative leadership to translate concepts into finalized visual assets for consumer-facing platforms.
2D Character Artist – Studio Voltz | Seattle, WA (Remote) 2015 – 2016
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Illustrated keyframes for animated gameplay sequences featured in the mobile game Marvel Avengers Alliance.
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Worked with the development team to evaluate and optimize design requirements and deliver final animations.
EDUCATION – BFA, Illustration & Graphic Design | University at Buffalo, SUNY
Hi, thanks for stopping by – I’m James, an Illustrator, Graphic Designer, and Art Director with a background in asset creation, branding, concept design, and motion graphics. With over 9 years of experience handling branded properties such as WWE, Marvel Entertainment, NFL, MLB, Nickelodeon, and Star Wars, I have an exceptional knack for storytelling, problem-solving, and visual design.
I’m a graduate of the University at Buffalo with a degree in Illustration and Graphic Design. With extensive experience in the mobile app, gaming, and publishing sectors, I am a level-headed project leader, a highly conceptual and creative thinker, and a mentor to junior designers and artists.
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Currently living in the NYC metro area.
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In my spare time, I am developing my IP, a concept I have for a kids’ cartoon and toy line. Materials available upon request.
Specialties: Art Direction, Illustration, Branding, Marketing, Advertising, Social Media, Concept Design, Digital Painting, Motion Graphics, Graphic Design, Storyboarding, Sequential Art, Vector Art