Jean Banzhoff
Visual Designer
Hello.
I’m Jean (but you can call me Niki). I’m a Visual Designer with a BFA from Shepherd University, with a toolkit that spans from brand identity to the lens. My philosophy is simple: a brand shouldn’t just look good—it should work across every medium it touches.
I’ve always dove into the deep end to master new crafts. From producing the local TV series Behind the Set to capturing the high-pressure environment of MAGFest as part of their media staff, I’ve learned how to think on my feet. These experiences deepened my obsession with how motion and photography can amplify a design’s message.
In 2022, my work ethic was recognized with the TCS Professionalism Award for Excellence in Graphic Design. Whether I’m in Premiere Pro, Photoshop, or InDesign, I focus on creating clean, intentional work that stays consistent from a static logo to a moving frame. I’m a designer first, but I use my background in video and photo to bring a multidisciplinary edge to everything I create.
Expertise
Visual Design: Brand Systems, Typography, Layout
Motion & Video: Editing, Production, Motion Graphics
Photography: Event Media, Commercial Assets
Software: Adobe Creative Suite (Pr, PS, Id, Ae, Ai, Lr)
Selected Works
A collection of integrated projects where brand identity, motion, and photography intersect to solve complex creative challenges
The Creative Process
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Step 01: Discovery & Strategy
"Every build begins with deep inquiry. Whether I'm designing a brand or planning a shoot, I work to define the target audience, technical specs, and core keywords that anchor the project's direction".
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Step 02: Conceptualization (The Sketch & Storyboard)
"I move from keywords to hand-drawn thumbnails and storyboards. For video and photography, this phase involves mapping out composition, lighting, and narrative flow to ensure a structured, intentional production".
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Step 03: Production & Digital Development
"The vision is brought to life through precise execution. Using the Adobe Creative Suite, I translate concepts into high-fidelity digital drafts, polished video edits, or color-graded assets, maintaining consistency across all media".
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Step 04: Iteration & Final Delivery
"Through a collaborative revision process, I refine the work based on feedback. Whether it's a visual overlay or a custom resource design, the result is a polished final product delivered with clarity and care".
Conceptualization
Conceptualization is the bridge between raw inquiry and technical execution. I translate project goals into hand-drawn thumbnails and storyboards to map out composition, lighting, and narrative flow. By resolving complex visual challenges on paper first, I ensure a highly structured and intentional production phase where every creative decision is backed by strategy.
Services & Expertise
Brand Identity & Systems
Developing cohesive visual identities built on strategic inquiry. I create scalable brand systems, from logo design and style guides to business collateral, ensuring a consistent presence across all platforms
