Hi, I’m Janna — your business design expert.

Jae Rae Creative is a Graphic & Web Design studio based just east of the beautiful Rocky Mountains in Southern Alberta.

I strive to provide my clients with functional, meaningful, and thoughtful design that aligns with their core values while propelling their future growth.

EDUCATION, BACKGROUND & EXPERIENCE

EDUCATION

Outdoor Recreation, 2011
Canadian Tourism College,
Vancouver, British Columbia

Business Admin, Finance, 2016
Camosun College, Victoria, British Columbia

Graphic Communications, 2018
SAIT, Calgary, Alberta

Web Design & Development, 2018
SAIT, Calgary, Alberta

BACKGROUND

I grew up on a multi-generational grain and cattle farm in Southern Alberta, where I discovered my deep love of nature. I'd spend most of my days on horseback, helping bring the crops in, caring for our livestock or playing endlessly outside with my two sisters. I found my greatest inspiration in the effortless complexity of nature, from the continuous patterns, brilliant colours and constant changes.

My twenties consisted of exploring, working, studying and designing. I started out travelling around the South Pacific then nestled into the mountains in south-western Alberta. My next chapter lead me to explore the pacific coast living in Squamish, Ucluelet, and Victoria. I then landed in Thunder Bay, before returning home to where the prairie meets the rocks.

In 2022 my husband and I took on our lives' most meaningful roles: becoming parents. With this monumental life shift, I have adjusted my business to fit my new family lifestyle while continuing to produce high-quality work. I now work with a limited number of new clients each year while continuing to work with my loyal client base.

Here we are in 2024 with nine years of successful operation under my belt. I take every facet of my client's creative work seriously with a systematic and strategic approach. I strive to provide a comprehensive and collaborative experience from the initial creative brief to the final design release.

EXPERIENCE

Graphic & Web Designer, Jae Rae Creative
2015 - Present · Rocky View County, Alberta

Promotions Director & Graphic Designer, Acadia Broadcasting
Feb 2017 - Jan 2018 · Thunder Bay, Ontario

Event Coordination & Sales, Sea Cider & Farmhouse
Dec 2015 - Dec 2016 · Victoria, British Columbia

Sales & Marketing Coordinator, Sea Cider & Farmhouse
Sept 2015 - Dec 2015 · Victoria, British Columbia

Event Supervisor & Brand Ambassador, Sea Cider & Farmhouse
Aug 2014 - Dec 2016 · Victoria, British Columbia

Ocean Kayak Guide, Majestic Ocean Kayaking
2012 & 2013 Seasons · Ucluelet, British Columbia

I help my clients every step of the way — from aligning inspiration, to creative strategy, to timeless design. Together we will elevate your brand into a powerful story-telling experience.