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

Using Format