The image shows the handwritten text "Jess Westlake" in a light gray color.

maker of things

Person wearing glasses, a black beanie, and a leather jacket, holding a coffee cup with "SILK COFFEE" text.

Hi. I’m Jess.

Maker of things for film and TV with a specialization in prop building and digital content creation. I’ve worked in media for over 10 years in a variety of roles and have affectionately and accurately, been referred to as a Swiss army knife on multiple occasions.

Design

Digital Illustration for set decoration
Adobe Illustrator — Digital Illustration for set decoration Adobe Illustrator

Digital Collage
Photoshop — Digital Collage Photoshop

Digital Collage - Photoshop

Business Card Design - Misto Lino

Business Card Design

Business Card Design - SurfSup Eco Shop

Digital Illustration - Adobe Illustrator

Digital Illustration - Adobe Illustrator

Digital Illustration - Adobe Illustrator

Digital Illustration - Adobe Illustrator

Coffee Packaging Mockup

Brand Design

Digital Illustration

Digital Illustration

Cartoon Earth with a face, arms, and text "Help Me I'm Dying."

WORK

Cartoon skull with pink and yellow bubble letters spelling 'Know Brainers' on a dark purple background.

ALT LOGOS

Cartoon skull with X-shaped eyes, carrot nose, ice on top, "Know Brainers" text.

Cartoon skull with pink and green graffiti-style text "Know Brainers" above it, featuring drippy green edges and black X-shaped eyes.

Cartoon pumpkin with pink and green text "Know Brainers"

Cartoon skull with large eyes, featuring colorful, bubble-style letters spelling 'Know Brainers' on top.

PRODUCER/DIRECTOR/EDITOR

Wrote, produced, directed and edited 5-8 minute episodes of Know Brainers - a digital media property for teens exploring a variety of educational and interpersonal topics.

LOGO & BRAND DESIGNER

Designed and created Know Brainers logo, and brand/style guide

NOTABLE ACHIEVEMENTS

6.5K YouTube followers in under 1 year

2023 YMA Award of Excellence: Live-Action Unscripted Programming Ages 9+
2024 Kidscreen Nomination: Best Web/App Series—Original

WEB DESIGN & MANAGEMENT

SurfSup Eco Shop

Redesigned and created new website
Created custom graphics, banners, and logos

A desktop computer with a pink stand and a website displayed on the screen, featuring images of people with surfboards and wind and weather forecasts for various locations. The desktop is accompanied by a matching pink wireless keyboard and mouse.

Bella Hadid wearing a long black dress with lace sleeves and carrying a black handbag, walking outside with a stone building in the background. Her hair is styled in loose waves.

Laptop displaying an online store with products for surfing, including wetsuits, surfboards, and clothing.

Smartphone displaying a website for surf lessons with text offering lessons in Kincardine, Goderich, and Grand Bend. The website features a navigation menu and a booking form for private lessons.

TVOKIDS.com

Producer and content manager
Created digital campaigns and interactive content
Managed daily functionality of site

A laptop displaying a TVO Kids webpage titled "Veggie Vote 2021" with options for voting for different vegetables like broccoli, carrot, and corn. It includes interactive sections and images of a host interviewing vegetables, along with cartoon vegetable graphics.