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Strategy, Operations, New Business
From strategic concept development to visual brand direction, Jen has been guiding brands to success for over 20 years. With expertise in both leadership and design, she directs business development for our firm and oversees creative processes with efficiency and vision.
Jen is the former Executive Director of Visible Studio, the nonprofit organization founded by TBS in 2016, and developed design course curriculum as an instructor at the Pacific Northwest College of Art. She has been a featured speaker at Design Week Portland, AIGA Women Lead, Bend Design, and Gray Magazine’s Design Minds, among others. Jen holds a BFA from the California College of the Arts.
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DESIGN, DEVELOPMENT, STRATEGY
With over a decade of experience in brand development and e-commerce at every level of the customer experience, Liz leads our creative team to produce award-winning work for our clients.
Liz is a Co-Founder of the Natural Resonance Festival and has been a featured speaker at First Round, Design Week Portland, AIGA Women Lead, Bend Design, and Gray Magazine’s Design Minds. Liz served on the Advisory Committee of OK You, and holds degrees from Columbia University and PNCA.
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STRATEGY, MESSAGING, OPERATIONS
Specializing in naming, brand personification, voice development, and copywriting, Kristin’s approach to brand strategy has been described as “holding up a mirror” for our clients.
Kristin is co-creator of Forrest and a founding member of Secret Room Press. Her poetry has appeared in Grits Quarterly and SGC Literary Journal. She holds a BA in English and Communications from UC Davis, and an MS in Writing and Publishing from Portland State University.
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Design, Strategy, Accessibility, Development
With a talent for creating visually stunning brand worlds, Denise directs brand development projects with a considered dedication to accessibility, ensuring inclusive and beautiful experiences for every audience group.
Denise brings her passion for design as a tool for community impact to create brands for nonprofits, purpose-driven organizations, and pro bono client projects. She holds a BA in Graphic Design from Portland State University.
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Development, Strategy, Design, Motion
Fluent in WordPress, Shopify, and Squarespace CMS development, Ciera prioritizes strategy, user experience, and web accessibility in her work. From motion graphics to interactive problem solving, Ciera brings our clients’ brands to life with a solutions-oriented approach to development.
Ciera holds a Bachelor of Science in Graphic Design with a focus in Interactive & Digital Design from Portland State University, and is an instructor for A&D projects at PSU.
Our History
Founded in 2012 by Jen Thomas and Liz Gill Neilson, The Beauty Shop has had many iterations, studio locations, and the privilege to have worked with many beloved clients and team members.
2012: first studio in TenPod on Fremont
2013: at 811 E. Burnside studios
2013: at 811 E. Burnside
2014: at the Ash Street studio
2015: at our Bend Design workshop, Beyond Trend
2015: at Bend Design
2016: at the Ash Street studio
2016: at the Ash Street studio
2017: at our legendary first Crusher Court studio
2017: installing campaign copy at the Dumbbell building
2017: at Design Week Portland on the Main Stage
2017: team photo at Crusher Court
2018: team aura photos by Radiant Human
2018: at the AIGA Women Lead workshop
2018: Lady Luck first appears at Crusher Court
2018: Gray Magazine Design Minds panel
2018: strategy brainstorm on International Women’s Day
2019: team critique
2019: serendipitous outfits
2019: team photo
2019: hilarious team crit
2019: Bend Design panel at Nemo
2020: conference room snack and work session
2020: our second studio at Crusher Court
2020: speaking at First Round
202o: at First Round
2021 remote for COVID
2022 remote and nation-wide
“WE ARE VOLCANOES. WHEN WE WOMEN OFFER OUR EXPERIENCE AS OUR TRUTH, AS HUMAN TRUTH, ALL THE MAPS CHANGE. THERE ARE NEW MOUNTAINS.”