who is

jen?

Jen is a New York–based designer and creative professional with over 15 years of experience serving businesses and families across the NY Tri-State area.

She began her career as a live event artist, creating caricatures, face painting, and custom artwork, later expanding into custom framing and digital illustration. This hands-on background built a strong foundation in color, materials, and form that continues to shape her work today.

As of 2026, she helps clients connect branding, marketing, and digital experience under the name JChiodo Design Services.

Jen has collaborated with small businesses, healthcare offices, trade shows, community organizations, and private clients, helping them present themselves clearly and professionally across print and digital spaces.

She holds a UX/UI Design certification and earned her BA from Stony Brook University, where she studied Visual Design, Environmental Science, and Journalism. She maintains a 5-star rating on GigSalad as an event artist under Jen Chi Party Arts.

JChiodo Design Services is currently a licensed and insured New York State vendor through the New York State SFS.

Jen’s Favorite Books:

The World is Flat by Thomas Friedman

The Color Purple by Alice Walker

Four Fish by Paul Greenberg

The Humans by Matt Haig

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Through the years

  • Homecoming at Rocky Point High School, NY – This photo is me drawing my first live caricatures to raise funds for the art society. Little did I know this would become my livelihood for years to come.

  • My first mural gig in an ice cream shop in Shoreham, NY.

  • While living in Brooklyn, NY, I was invited to create caricatures as event favors for a graduating class of 350 fifth graders.

  • After five years of creating caricatures, I was asked if I also offered face painting. I compiled a selection of designs in a binder for clients to choose from, and it quickly became my most popular service at events.

  • My dear friend and talented environmental author, Erica Cirino, and I had the opportunity to interview marine scientists to gain deeper insights into the Southern Resident Orcas of the Pacific Northwest. The experience was truly fascinating.

  • During the COVID pandemic, I wanted to use my artwork to support my hometown's organization, the Rocky Point Historical Society — which faced funding challenges without tours. After creating a website, I successfully helped raise over $300 for the organization, which later contributed to covering flood-related expenses.

  • In 2021, Honor Thy and I embarked on a two-month road trip around the United States we called The Mercury Ruling Tour with the intention of creating a collaborating with other creators in their home states. It was an absolute blast with many twists and turns!

  • I had the privilege of serving as the premier face and body painter for Blue Point Brewery at Governor's Ball at Citi Field in Queens, NY, during the summer of 2022.

  • One of the most labor-intensive projects I’ve had the honor of undertaking to date was painting an entire pizzeria in a 2D style, complete with historical references and branded signage. The project spanned a total of three months.

  • Ever grateful to showcase my artwork at the Hive Studios in Port Jefferson, NY, thanks to the generous invitation and hosting by Honor Thy.

  • In early 2023, I embarked on my journey as a UX designer and quickly developed an appreciation for how my coursework provided a fresh perspective and helped crystallize the visual services I’ve been offering for over a decade.

  • While taking Designlab’s UX Foundations course, I was invited to redesign the logo for Nassau Chromium Plating Co. This project evolved into a comprehensive rebranding journey for both the company and myself, aligning serendipitously with my coursework. It was rewarding to see the trade show kit on display at the NY Auto show.