Hello! I'm Jessica Hu
a designer and artist based in Chicago!
A little about me...
I'm a freelance designer and teaching artist with a BFA in Studio Art, with an emphasis in Visual Communication Design, from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago (SAIC)! I have over a year of professional experience in graphic design, along with a year of experience as a teaching artist in professional educational settings.
My design tools include..
Figma
Adobe Photoshop
Mandarin Chinese
Google Suite
Procreate
Microsoft Suite
Mental Health First
Aid Certification
HTML/CSS
Adobe CS
Midjourney
Canva
Rhino 3D
Keyshot
Boundless Optimism!
My traditional art tools are...
Pencil
Acrylic Paint
Ink
Gouache
Collage
Oil Pastels
Charcoal
Watercolor
Plaster
Paper Mache
Bookbinding
Clay
I'm looking for entry-level roles that make use of my skillset, regardless of the hours or structure. If you know of a role or would like to chat about anything art/design, feel free to reach out!
Experience
Freelance: Graphic Designer
January 2026 – Present
Shot of Art: Art Instructor
June 2026 – Present
Unlock Health: Art Direction Intern
June – August 2025
Critical Mass: Design Intern
May – August 2024
SAIC Contemporary Practices: Teaching Assistant
January – December 2024
Keyconcept: Graphic Design Intern
January – May 2024
Mother’s Choice: Graphic Design Intern
July – August 2023
280 Digital Fabrication Studio: Studio Monitor
September – December 2023
Exhibitions
SAIC Undergraduate Exhibition
November 2024
Artbash
March – April 2022
Education
School of the Art Institute of Chicago
BFA in Studio Art
Emphasis in Visual Communication Design
Graduated in May 2025