“She's a figure-it-the-f*ck-out kind of doer who does what it takes to get the job done.”
Hire Jen Perry. As Jen's manager for several years, I can personally vouch for the way Jen brings these three critical attributes to the table: #1. Her conceptual art direction and design skills. I know it should be obvious, but not every art director has design chops and not every designer can concept smart, strategic ideas. Jen can do both - and does so regularly. Whether it's a big, multi-channel campaign or a small, one-off asset, Jen takes on each project with a keen conceptual and design eye. #2. If there's something she doesn't know, she will FITFO. New technology? She'll FITFO. Process roadblock? She'll FITFO. Lack of clarity on strategy or input? She'll FITFO. She is not a throw-her-hands-up-in-despair kind of person. She's a figure-it-the-f*ck-out kind of doer who does what it takes to get the job done. #3. She is genuinely good person. Jen loves connecting with her peers, getting to know people and being a part of a team. She will elevate the culture and inspire positivity and camaraderie on the team. And that's the good stuff that doesn't show up on a resume.
–Allison Bloom
Group Creative Director, Cigna Healthcare
(Managed me directly)
Group Creative Director, Cigna Healthcare
(Managed me directly)
“She has a gift for learning complex brands quickly and applying that knowledge to deliver exactly what the client needs.”
Jen is a powerhouse creative and a total joy to work with. She served as a critical pillar of our design team, blending sharp Art Direction with rapid-fire execution. She has a gift for learning complex brands quickly and applying that knowledge to deliver exactly what the client needs. I highly recommend her for any role that requires speed, adaptability, and top-tier design sensibility.
–Emily Rooney
Managing Director of the Internal Agency, Cigna Healthcare
(Senior to me, but did not manage me directly)
Managing Director of the Internal Agency, Cigna Healthcare
(Senior to me, but did not manage me directly)
“She builds relationships with ease, earns trust quickly, and creates an environment where collaboration thrives.”
There are some people who make an immediate impact the moment they join a team. Jen is one of them. When she’s on a project, you know the work will be stronger than you imagined. She makes creative problem-solving look effortless—even when we all know it isn’t—and brings a level of craft, clarity, and intention that elevates everyone around her. Beyond her exceptional design chops, Jen is a natural leader. She builds relationships with ease, earns trust quickly, and creates an environment where collaboration thrives. She’s funny, warm, deeply thoughtful—and truly one of the most creative people you’ll ever work with.
–Maria Marmanides
Associate Creative Director, Cigna Healthcare
(Senior to me, but did not manage me directly)
Associate Creative Director, Cigna Healthcare
(Senior to me, but did not manage me directly)
“She has the visual talent and knowhow to help our conceptual babies live their best executional lives.”
Jen is a lot of things to me as a creative partner. The art directional peanut butter to my copywriting jelly. The strategic lighthouse that helps guide out-there ideas back to the brief. The conceptual beast that I count on to make good ideas great. The presentation partner that picks up the pace when I’m out of gas. And the visual talent that has the instinct and knowhow to help our conceptual babies live their best executional lives. If you can believe it, Jen the Human is even better than Jen the Art Director. I’ve never felt more seen in the day-to-day of agency life than I do with Jen. She always has my back. She’s truthful but kind. And she’s the only person to make me do a spit-take in a concepting session. If you get the chance to work with Jen, you’re fortunate. If you get the chance to call her your friend, you’re blessed. But if you’re like me, and get to have the best of both Jens, you’re going to feel incredibly lucky. I know I do.
–Lindsey Campbell
Senior Copywriter, Cigna Healthcare
(We worked together on the same team)
Senior Copywriter, Cigna Healthcare
(We worked together on the same team)
“Her work is conceptual, strategic, and smart.”
Jen is the kind of art director every writer wants to work with. Her work is conceptual, strategic, and smart. As a collaborative partner, Jen will lead you to places you would have never thought of. She always pushes herself to make the work better, even after v12 comes back from the client with yet another edit. She can take on a heavy workload without flinching. And make every piece turn out great. From email campaigns to videos, Jen puts her all into everything she does. To put it simply, Jen is a gem.
–Jeannie Credidio
Senior Copywriter, Cigna Healthcare
(We worked together on the same team)
Senior Copywriter, Cigna Healthcare
(We worked together on the same team)
“Her willingness to listen, collaborate, and offer A+ creative ideas made my job so much easier.”
I knew with Jen as part of my team I would be working with the best of the best. Her willingness to listen, collaborate, and offer A+ creative ideas made my job so much easier. On one project I appreciated her stepping into the project, that she knew nothing about, where she willingly self-taught herself the program it was built in, so she could help out in a crisis situation. On top of her abilities, Jen is the kindest and most dependable person that I know.
–Wendy Westdat
Account Manager, Cigna Healthcare
(We worked together on the same team)
Account Manager, Cigna Healthcare
(We worked together on the same team)
“She's thoughtful, collaborative, and consistently delivers high-quality work.”
I worked with Jen for several years at Cigna, and she’s an exceptional designer and teammate. She’s thoughtful, collaborative, and consistently delivers high-quality work. Jen is also a confident, engaging presenter who communicates clearly with clients and stakeholders. Beyond her talent, she’s simply great to work with and a true asset to any team.
–Michelle Rice
Account Manager, Cigna Healthcare
(We worked together on the same team)
Account Manager, Cigna Healthcare
(We worked together on the same team)
“She has a way of looking at a tricky project from a new angle.”
I highly recommend Jennifer as an Art Director. She is incredibly talented and provides feedback and critique in a way that is constructive and encouraging. She also has a way of looking at a tricky project from a new angle.
–Clara Winborn
Graphic Designer, Appleton Creative
(I managed Clara directly)
Graphic Designer, Appleton Creative
(I managed Clara directly)
“Jen masterfully takes concepts and gives her team the instruction, input and space to do their jobs.”
Following an idea is one thing. Guiding that idea to life is another. Jen masterfully takes concepts and gives her team the instruction, input and space to do their jobs. The result is beautiful, effective pieces that attract audiences and drive leads. Jen has the traits few art directors possess: clarity, humility and patience. It’s a winning combination that clients return for again and again.
–Ashley Montgomery
Intern, Appleton Creative
(I managed Ashley directly)
Intern, Appleton Creative
(I managed Ashley directly)