About

Hi, I'm Jake Palmer. I'm a creative and detail-driven Graphic Designer with over sixteen years of experience in branding, print, digital media, retail, and environmental design. Proven ability to lead creative projects from concept through execution, with expertise in cross-functional collaboration, team leadership, and innovative visual storytelling. Strong foundation in Adobe Creative Suite, Figma, and brand development for multi-channel marketing environments. 

I studied Graphic Design and Ceramics at Colby-Sawyer College in New London, NH earning my BFA in 2008. My studies focused around Swiss Minimalist design, Japanese inspired ceramics, and the blending of art and landscape. I was also a member of the Colby-Sawyer Alpine Ski Team. I competed at the USCSA Nationals three out of four years, contributing to multiple team podium finishes. I was named Most Improved skier my Jr. year. My Sr. year I finished in the top ten for overall season finishes in my devision and was named Most Valuable Skier. 

I attended Spaulding High School in Rochester, NH where my elective studies explored Art, Graphic Arts, Computer Technology & Repair, and Architectural & Mechanical Drafting. I was a multi sport varsity athlete in Cross Country Running and Alpine Skiing, earning a total of eight varsity letters and two personal state championship titles in Alpine Skiing and Most Valuable Skier. My contributions to my teammates and fellow students awarded me a Leadership scholarship from Colby-Sawyer College after graduation.

I grew up playing on the lakes and mountains of New Hampshire. Where I learned a deep appreciation for nature, art, and a DIY mentality. Always an athlete I dabbled in just about everything. I played a short stint of intramural basketball, many years of football, baseball from tee ball through Babe Ruth and the regional All Star team. In the winter I competed at the USSA and FIS level of Alpine ski racing. I got my start at King Pine Ski Area and then Skied for Cranmore Mountain and eventually the Mount Washington Valley Ski team. I spent any free time I had skiing in the park or the back country. In summer my free time was spent skateboarding, wakeboarding, mountain biking, and helping my parents with carpentry and landscaping projects. I also was a scout from Cub Scouts through Boy Scouts.