About Me
My name is Ayanna Johnson, and I’m a versatile designer, illustrator and painter based in Brooklyn, New York. After graduating from the Savannah College of Art and Design with a BFA in Sequential Illustration, I entered the retail industry for apparel and home surface design. I currently work at Ann Taylor Factory as a primary CAD artist and fashion accessories designer.
Growing up in a creative, multicultural family I’ve been drawing and encouraged to create since I could hold a pencil. Originally from a garden suburb of North Jersey, botanical scenes, backyard insects, and delicate flowers inspire my work. I always create with great attention to detail and clear visual communication.
Motivated by a love of nature and everything retro, my artwork is full of eclectic color, youthful brushwork, and juxtaposition between organic foliage and synthesized shapes. My favorite mediums include watercolor, gouache, and digital painting.
When I’m not making art I enjoy cat cafes, karaoke, hiking, and retro gaming. Give me a ring if you’d like to connect or collaborate!
Experience
2023- | CAD DESIGNER / ANN TAYLOR FACTORY
2022 | CAD DESIGNER / EARTHBOUND BRANDS
2021-2022 | ASSOCIATE CAD DESIGNER / KOMAR
2021 | BEDDING CAD DESIGNER / KEECO, LLC
2018 - 2020 | CAD DESIGNER / MACY’S MERCHANDISING GROUP
2017 - 2018 | TREND ASSISTANT + CAD DESIGNER / BED BATH AND BEYOND
Expertise
- Adobe Photoshop
- Adobe Illustrator
- NEDGraphics
- Clip Studio Paint
- Aquario Textile Designer
- Adobe InDesign
- Microsoft Office
- Traditional Mediums
Publications
2022 | Flair Witch Project / Deep Space Digital Studios
2020 | Stickers Against Racism / Bunnies and Cream
2019 | Dates Anthology Volume III / Margins Publishing
2018 | Black Magic Zine
2017 | Dates Anthology Volume II / Margins Publishing
2016 | Dates Anthology Volume I / Margins Publishing