Hello

I'm Jackie, an art director, illustrator and animator living in Toledo, Ohio by way of Washington, DC. I'm currently doing art direction, illustration and the occasional comic at NPR. I was previously a motion designer for Vox Explained, an Emmy-nominated tv show on Netflix, and before that, Art Director of the video team at The Atlantic where I spent 7 blissful years producing and drawing short editorial animations. When I'm not at my desk, you'll find me watercoloring, playing squash or pickleball, or singing and dancing while cooking. Feel free to contact me with any inquiries or just to say hello.

I'm currently represented by Mendola Artists for animation work.

Email me at hello (at) jackielay.com.
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