Hi, I’m Jane, a graphic designer and illustrator based in the Twin Cities. I'm currently an Art Director at Spot, a creative agency where I design branding, creative campaigns, and more for local businesses ranging from restaurants to large-scale events. My work has been recognized by GDUSA, AdFed, and American Illustration.

With over a decade of experience in the entertainment industry, my career began in New York City with an internship at Nickelodeon, where I discovered I loved working on fun, colorful children's brands. After earning my BFA from Parsons School of Design, with a semester at Central Saint Martins in London, I landed my first job at Fisher-Price, designing toy packaging for shows on Nickelodeon and Disney. Trading in L train delays for 405 traffic, I made my way to Los Angeles where I joined the Games team at Mattel, designing packaging for the Magic 8-Ball, UNO, Jurassic World, Minions, Star Wars, and more. In addition to packaging, I designed logos, branding, and supporting graphics for various brands, as well as art-directed photoshoots and intricate illustrations. Eventually, I returned to the Twin Cities to join Spot, a creative agency founded by my mom, a painter and formerly freelance designer who influenced my love for art and design growing up.

Outside of work, I sell art prints at Prints by Jane, and enjoy photography, interior design, and spending time with my cat, Clarence.


Brands I've Work On:
Work Experience:
Mattel, Games (Los Angeles, CA) 2018 – 2022
Mattel, Fisher-Price (New York, NY) 2014 - 2018
Nickelodeon (New York, NY) 2013 – 2014
Obama for America (New York, NY) 2012
Downtown Magazine (New York, NY) 2010 – 2012
Awards:
GDUSA Branding (2024), GDUSA Logo (2024), AdFed Packaging (2024), Graphic Design USA - Packaging (2023), GDUSA Branding (2022), GDUSA Book (2022), American Illustration 41 (2022), American Illustration 40 (2021), American Illustration 39 (2020)

Contact:
jane.h.gardner@gmail.com