Jardley Jean-Louis is a multi-disciplinary artist from Queens, NYC.

Working in art direction, animation, illustration, and film, they specialize in character-driven projects with a focus on stillness, education and under-represented narratives and identities.

When not creating, they’re listening to The Read podcast, playing The Sims 4, and learning French.

Clients include: Futuro Media, Flocabulary, HBO, and more.

Available for: Children books, Brand campaigns, Exhibitions, Illustrations for animation projects, Speaking Engagements, and projects I might not have even thought of, but speak to me. Let’s collaborate.


Awards & Recognition:
2023
Communication Arts Illustration | Shortlist
2022
American Illustration 41
New York Times Illustration Portfolio Review

Speaking Engagements:
2021
Where are the Black Designers: AMA
Flocabulary: Behind the Lesson
SCAD: CoMotion Conference
The Animation Project: MiNYAPSE Mega Group
The Animation Project: IG Live
2020
The Animation Project: MiNYAPSE Mega Group
Freelancers Union: Faces of Freelance

Panelist:
2022
Queens Council on the Arts Panelist – New Work Grant: Film/Video
DCLA FY23 Cultural Development Fund Panel

Residencies:
2022
JCAL: ARTWorks – Resident Fellow

Press:
Film Pin Society


Email: mail@jardleyjean-louis.com

Social: Instagram | Linkedin