Jen Beck

About Jen Beck

Jen is a creative and design leader that dabbles in a little bit of everything when it comes to design. But her favorite type of projects (her and 🧈) involve 360 campaign development, illustration, experiential activations, social-first activations, and all things video and still production. She prides herself on her ability to be adaptable, versatile and optimistic under pressure and her organization skills (when it comes to projects, not her desk) are admired by all. She is a passionate design mentor and manager and truly thrives when it comes to leading a design team and guiding their personal/professional growth. Bonus notes: Jen is an avid smiler (from the midwest) & is known for her positive attitude and general zest for life.

Experience

1. Creative Director, Design

   Jbdesign

   May 2025 — Present · Kansas City, MO, US

   I help brands turn strong ideas into scroll-stopping, story-driven creative. With 15+ years of experience in the agency world, I specialize in:Art Direction, Design & Visual Storytelling – from 360 brand campaigns to photography, video, and social-first content Hands-On Production Leadership – building shot lists, directing on set, and guiding post-production until every frame feels right Team & Client Collaboration – leading multidisciplinary teams with clarity and empathy, and presenting work that earns trust and excitementI’ve led creative for brands across beauty, lifestyle, and tech, shaping integrated campaigns that connect on a human level and perform across platforms. My approach balances bold conceptual thinking with meticulous craft—because the best ideas are both strategic and beautiful.Agency List:Code 33MadFishMerge

Education

• The University of Kansas

  Bachelor of Arts, English Language and Literature, General

  2006 — 2010

• University of Leicester

  Studied Abroad, English Language and Literature, General

  2008 — 2009

• The University of Kansas

  Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA), Design and Visual Communications

  2013 — 2015

Skills

• Typography
• Communication Skills
• Outdoor Advertising
• Keynote
• Illustration
• Photography
• Logo Design
• Adobe Illustrator
• Advertising
• Art Direction
• Editing
• Print Publication Design
• Microsoft Office
• Photoshop
• Adobe Creative Suite
• Creative Problem Solving
• Web Design
• Information Graphics
• Presentation Skills
• Lettering
• Writing
• Graphic Design
• Design Research
• Branding & Identity
• Social Media
• Marketing
• Graphics
• Copywriting
• Layout
• Indesign
• Illustrator
• Vector Illustration
• Motion Graphics
• Organization