Jen Ascencio has a diverse range of experience in graphic design and visual merchandising. Jen has worked for various companies, including MillerKnoll, Herman Miller, Design Within Reach, Ralph Lauren, Vince, The Frye Company, Jo Malone London, Nicole Miller, Strivectin Operating Company, and MAC Cosmetics.
Throughout their career, Jen has held positions such as Visual Designer, Graphic Designer, Manager of Graphic Design, Assistant Art Director, and Junior Graphic Designer. Jen has been responsible for creating and executing pre- and post-production work for photoshoots, concept ideation, location scouting, retouching, and color markups.
Jen has also worked on large-scale campaign pitches, built concept decks, and collaborated with photographers on set to ensure art direction is on brand. Jen has experience in print material, web design, e-commerce assets, packaging, garment labels/hangtags, and creating graphic assets for social media, invites, and lookbooks.
Additionally, Jen has assisted in organizing photoshoots, booking/reviewing models and photographers, managing graphic designers, and creating printed/digital assets. Jen has worked on primary/secondary packaging designs, event collateral, marketing decks, and multi-page layouts.
Overall, Jen Ascencio has a strong background in graphic design and has proven herself as a valuable asset in multiple companies throughout their career.
Jen Ascencio completed their education in a chronological manner. Jen began their studies in 2007 at Manhattanville College, where they pursued a Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) in Graphic Design. Jen remained there until 2011. Afterward, from 2013 to 2015, Jen attended The Art Institute of New York City, where they obtained an Associate of Arts and Sciences (AAS) degree in Graphic Design.
October, 2021 - present