Jess Leftault

Teaching Artist

Email: jleftault@phamepdx.org

Jess Leftault (she/they) is a graphic designer, artist, and educator and has worked with PHAME in some capacity for the last 15 years. In 2025, she joined the faculty at PNCA teaching graphic design foundations and print production. She has worked as a designer both in-house and with several local design agencies. Jess believes good design is inherently accessibility forward and tries to bring this mindset to both her creative practice and teaching pedagogy. 

Outside of graphic design, Jess also restores vintage furniture, enjoys crafting in a variety of mediums, and loves spending time with her wife, dog, Mabel, and two cats, Leo and Franki.