Jahlen Grant-King - I am a Graphic Designer & Strategic Communicator.

With 10+ years of experience in graphic design, I specialize in creating visually compelling solutions that blend creativity with strategic communication. Currently, I am a Graphic Designer at Gensler, supporting the Southeast Marketing & Communications Department, where I design and execute innovative visual content to drive business growth.

I have a Master's in Strategic Communications from the University of Maryland Global Campus (UMGC), complementing my Bachelor's in Graphic Design from the Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD).

My goal is to leverage my expertise in design and communication to contribute to an organization's success, while continuously evolving as a professional.

Core Competencies:
Graphic Design & Visual Storytelling
Accessibility Design & Inclusive Practices
Cross-Functional Collaboration & Teamwork
HTML/CSS & Digital Design
Creative & Analytical Problem Solving
Strategic Communication & Branding

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Scroll down to view strategic communications portfolio work:

Research Example: The goal of this research was to determine an opportunity within the current Gensler infrastructure regarding their Design Forecast campaign. This research document was created after conducting interviews with current employees, primary, and secondary research.

Writing Example: The goal of this paper was to explore current trends occurring within the graphic design industry and how they can impact the future of design.

Planning Example: This is a communications plan I created with that intention to plan a Pet Day event for a local Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA).

Implementation Example: This is a pdf of strategic communication tactics to pair with my 2026 Gensler Design Forecast Strategic Communications Plan Proposal. The purpose of these tactics is to showcase the effectiveness of the messaging I developed and showcase the plan in action.

Collaboration Example: In collaboration with 5 other strategic communications expert, we created a communications analysis and plan for D*sney to implement in preparation for a severe hurricane situation.

Ethics & Legal Compliance Example: This is an ethical and legal breakdown to pair with my 2026 Gensler Design Forecast Strategic Communications Plan Proposal. The purpose of this was to discuss an ethical dilemma for Gensler and explore their legal compliances.

Field Contribution Example: This is a collaboration piece created with other strategic communications experts regarding the situational analysis on the 2022 S*uthwest Airlines meltdown and how it could have been prevented from a strategic communications standpoint. Analyzing concurrent events helps keep my strategic communication skills current.

This is an infographic I created breaking down the legal and ethical aspects of strategic communication using real world examples/case studies.