This is the official website of Jesse Nivens, artist specializing in graphic and web design with current residence in Springfield, Missouri. I have extensive experience as a designer and creative director for print magazines and advertisement; web, email, SEO and viral marketing; music industry graphics, including album artwork, tour promotion and merchandising for both independent and major record labels; along with motion graphics and web site development.

I specialize in all aspects of concepting, planning, writing, production, art and marketing – whether for print or web. I’m dedicated to the study and application of the highest levels of quality, beauty and function in art and graphic design. In my career, I’ve been fortunate to see my graphics, art, illustration and photography appear across the world in many forms. On television, my work has appeared on The Late Show with David Letterman (along with Conan, Kimmel and Daly), MTV and the widely broadcast Motorola RAZR2 commercial. In print, my work has been in several widely circulated publications, including Rolling Stone, Alternative Press, NME, Kerrang and Cottage Living, among others.

In the music industry, I have created dozens of designs for Universal and Mercury Records, including packaging, tour promotion materials and internet graphics. This includes the packaging/art and supporting marketing collateral for the Shiny Toy Guns’ Grammy nominated album We Are Pilots. I’ve also designed CD & vinyl art, posters, stickers, flyers and ads that featured a variety of popular recording artists, such as Kill Hannah, Tommie Sunshine, Does it Offend You, Yeah?, Boys Noize, Gabriel & Dresden, Adam Freeland, Sharem Jey, the Rapture, Mute Math, Neon Plastix and the Moving Units.

Besides creating designs and websites, I also enjoy giving at-home or correspondence lessons in design and consulting businesses on what could be improved in their logo, marketing material or website.

Common Business Applications for Graphic and Web Design

Corporate Identification Packages: A good corporate identification package is the basic marketing foundation that is absolutely necessary for any business. This includes a good visual identification, or logo, which is then carried into letterhead, business cards, envelopes, invoices, fax cover sheets, and every other material used in the company. All of these materials should be designed with care, attention and a unified approach, as they will be highly visible to customers and employees who interact with them daily. Well composed, unified pieces made with up to date graphics and style build your brand, improve marketing and show potential customers that you are intelligent, informed and detail oriented.

Web Design and Development: In 21st century business, a website is mandatory. It’s that simple: no one will take you seriously without one. Your website should be informative and easy to navigate, and contain any and all relevant bits of information about your business. In modern times, your website will usually be the part of your business that customers interact with the most. In other words, it is the “face” of your business, and deserves the attention this position warrants. Many businesses try to cut corners on the web, an action that makes a direct, negative impact on customer exposure and profitability: the website is bigger, farther reaching, more often used and more available (24/7) than your sales team.