Headshot by Tina Caron
I’m a Freelance Designer, Art Director, and Illustrator based in Dallas, Texas. If you’re in need of a creative partner, I’m your gal.
With over five years of experience in design, concepting, and collaborating, I bring a blend of creativity and strategy to every project. No matter the task, I approach everything with a can-do attitude and a positive disposition. I’ve been recognized by the ADDYs, Graphis, DSVC, and was nominated for the Ad 2 Dallas 32 Under 32 class of 2023.
Outside of work, I enjoy laughing, hanging with my husband and our cats Huck and Shelly, doodling in Procreate, mountain biking, searching for the closest Whataburger, jamming out to Freddie Mercury, and re-watching my favorite Pixar movies. ♡
Accolades & events
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I was selected as one of the five finalists to present their work and compete in the live finale at White Unicorn Agency. The DSVC’s weeklong design competition allows emerging designers to test their creative might for a chance to compete in a live showdown with an unexpected twist.
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I was invited back to my alma mater, The University of Texas at Arlington, to conduct mock interviews for students. This workshop gave soon-to-be graduates the opportunity to experience what an interview is like before graduating.
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I was invited to participate in the Emerging Creatives Panel for the 2024 National Student Show & Conference. Myself and the panelists shared our post-grad stories with student attendees, offering both valuable advice and insight into what it’s like working in the real world.
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I was selected as a member for the 2023 Ad 2 Dallas 32 Under 32 class. This award honors the hard-working, one of a kind, go-getters in the DFW advertising community under the age of 32.
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My team and I won Bronze at the Dallas ADDYs for Samsung’s “Count Up” campaign. The billboards leveraged API technology to count up the days, hours, minutes, and seconds since Samsung introduced technology that Apple hasn’t yet brought to market: foldable smartphones, 108MP cameras and 8K video.
Client testimonials
"It was great working with Jill. I appreciated her positive attitude, her thorough approach for every project, and her talent. Every single project we worked on was well received and loved by the clients. I really hope we are able to work together again sometime soon."
Regina Crisman ✧ Lead Designer, PMG Agency
"Jill was able to help us fine tune our vision and message while constantly delivering on time and above expectations. We’re looking forward to working with her again!"
Brian Frank ✧ Owner, Knarly Vans
"We were so pleased with the final product and looking forward to future projects. Jill's ability to organize all of our thoughts and ideas came through with her vision of our design and the direction for our company. Very thorough with each phase of the process!"
Heather Price ✧ Co-owner, Premier Performance
"Jill was not only responsive and able to translate our vision to reality, she delivered with am amazing attitude that had us looking forward to Zoom meetings! I mean really, who gets excited about a Zoom meeting?? Jill's infectious positive attitude is a huge plus that we didn't expect and were more than pleasantly surprised. 5 stars!"
John Michaels ✧ Co-owner, Cirque Renewables
"Jill was absolutely incredible! She didn't just meet expectations, she shattered them. Her deep expertise shone through in every interaction, challenging me to reimagine my brand in ways I never thought possible. Working with her was transformative, and the final deliverables? Mind-blowing!"
Simi Ayinde ✧ Owner, Untapped Well-being
Experience & clients
Jill Darrow LLC
Freelance Designer ✧ October 2024–Current
PMG Agency (contract)
Freelance Designer ✧ October–November 2024
Cheil Dallas
Art Director ✧ March 2022–October 2024
Agency Habitat
Assoc. Art Director ✧ March 2020–March 2022
Brightspot Incentives & Events
Graphic Designer ✧ September 2019–March 2020
Alcorn Agency
Design Intern ✧ June 2019–August 2019
Brands and agencies I’ve had the pleasure of working with include:
PMG Worldwide ✧ Advertising agency
Premier Performance ✧ Sports therapy
Tegan Digital ✧ Digital marketing agency
Untapped Well-being ✧ Health and wellness
Knarly Vans ✧ Van accessories
Lunova Insurance ✧ Insurance agency
Communities Foundation of Texas ✧ Local giving
Cirque Renewables ✧ Renewable energy