I'm Michael St. John Jr., a brand designer specializing in identity systems, typography, UI, and motion graphics. I craft compelling brand experiences for the digital age. I leverage AI to optimize workflows and elevate creative output, collaborating with cross-functional teams under tight deadlines.

Michael St. John Jr.

I'm Michael St. John Jr., a brand designer specializing in identity systems, typography, UI, and motion graphics. I craft compelling brand experiences for the digital age. I leverage AI to optimize workflows and elevate creative output, collaborating with cross-functional teams under tight deadlines.

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I’m Michael St. John Jr., a brand designer specializing in identity systems, typography, UI, and motion graphics. I craft compelling brand experiences for the digital age.

I leverage AI to optimize workflows and elevate creative output, collaborating with cross-functional teams under tight deadlines.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Graphic Designer at ABSOLUTE NEW YORK COSMETICS
October 1, 2019 - August 1, 2020
Led creation of a new brand identity, redefining visual direction across consumer touchpoints. Delivered end-to-end creative including brand guidelines, packaging, social media, art direction, and photo shoots. Elevated brand consistency through cross-channel design.
Graphic Designer at KARATE COMBAT
May 31, 2019 - July 31, 2019
Collaborated with Creative Director to develop bold graphic brand identity, designing the primary logo, a custom typeface, a cohesive set of fighter icons, and the live-fight on-screen UI, ensuring visual consistency across broadcast and communications.
Visual Designer / UI Artist at AVALON GAME STUDIO
July 1, 2024 - February 28, 2026
Led the end-to-end development of Avalon's design system, creating a cohesive visual language from UI and iconography to brand identity and marketing. Collaborated with leads and engineering under tight deadlines to deliver a scalable system that became the visual foundation for the game.
Marketing Focused Product Designer at UTOPAI STUDIOS
March 1, 2026 - Present
Led a logo refresh, designed receipt and unsubscribe flows for desktop and mobile, developed a strategic use-case presentation deck, and created social-first, AI-driven storytelling visuals for marketing.
Graphic Designer at CAPACITY STUDIOS
September 1, 2022 - March 1, 2024
Executed digital marketing campaigns for major franchises (Magic: The Gathering, Nintendo, Riyadh Masters), producing web banners, key art animations, and targeted ads. Designed and animated futuristic UI for Archetype’s AAA Exodus prologue and created on-brand logo animations for Nintendo Live 2023 and Nintendo Direct 2024. Led the logo refresh for Riyadh Masters 2023, a premier Dota 2 tournament.
Graphic Designer at MSJ ALL DAY
November 30, 2018 - November 30, 2021
Partnered with diverse clients (THE YES, Karate Combat, ORC Products, Island Def Jam) to define marketing objectives and brand identity, aligning scope and budget. Translated client visions into actionable creative briefs for integrated campaigns spanning print, digital, and custom websites.
Social Media Content Producer at THE CREATIVE EXCHANGE AGENCY
January 1, 2022 - August 31, 2022
Led social media on-brand creative for the agency’s largest clients. Executed campaigns for Lenskart that drove engagement, resulting in over 2000 new followers in the first month and a viral reel. Directed creative for Alafa - visual strategy, content creation, motion graphics, art direction and brand development.
Remote Visual Designer / UI Artist at AVALON GAME STUDIO
July 1, 2024 - Present
Led the end-to-end development of Avalon’s design system, creating a cohesive visual language from UI and iconography to brand identity and marketing. Collaborated with product leads and engineering under tight deadlines to deliver a scalable system that became the visual foundation for the game.
Remote Social Media Content Producer at THE CREATIVE EXCHANGE AGENCY
December 31, 2021 - July 31, 2022
Led social media on-brand creative for the agency’s largest clients. Executed campaigns for Lenskart that drove engagement, resulting in over 2000 new followers in the first month and a viral reel. Directed creative for Alaffia—visual strategy, content creation, motion graphics, art direction and brand development.
Remote Graphic Designer at MSJ ALL DAY
December 1, 2018 - December 1, 2021
Partnered with diverse clients to define marketing objectives and brand identity, translating visions into actionable briefs for integrated campaigns spanning print, digital, and custom websites.

Education

BFA in Communication Design at Pratt Institute
January 11, 2006 - February 2, 2010
BFA in Communication Design at Pratt Institute
January 11, 2030 - April 16, 2026
BFA in Communication Design at Pratt Institute
January 11, 2030 - April 16, 2026

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Gaming, Software & Internet, Professional Services, Other