I'm Cole, a designer and photographer based in San Francisco. My work has been featured on Buzzfeed, HuffPost, Popular Science, and Adobe, and I've provided my photography to over 100,000+ non-profits and young artists, amassing over 250 million views and 1.5 million downloads online. In 2023 I was selected as one of the “Top 10 Portrait Photographers in San Francisco“ by Giggster. Throughout my career, I've photographed a variety of subjects, from Instagram famous dogs, the “Balloon Man” BLCKSMTH on viral balloon quotes, been interviewed by Adobe, lead educational workshops, and collaborated with brands like Microsoft, Uniqlo, Mugler, Prada, Ralph Lauren, and Giorgio Armani. I approach each project with passion, attention to detail, and a desire to tell a compelling story. --- **Employment and project experience** **Visual Designer** 10x Genomics _January 2022 - April 2023_ **Graphic Designer** Intersection, Co. _July 2020 - January 2022_

Cole Keister

I'm Cole, a designer and photographer based in San Francisco. My work has been featured on Buzzfeed, HuffPost, Popular Science, and Adobe, and I've provided my photography to over 100,000+ non-profits and young artists, amassing over 250 million views and 1.5 million downloads online. In 2023 I was selected as one of the “Top 10 Portrait Photographers in San Francisco“ by Giggster. Throughout my career, I've photographed a variety of subjects, from Instagram famous dogs, the “Balloon Man” BLCKSMTH on viral balloon quotes, been interviewed by Adobe, lead educational workshops, and collaborated with brands like Microsoft, Uniqlo, Mugler, Prada, Ralph Lauren, and Giorgio Armani. I approach each project with passion, attention to detail, and a desire to tell a compelling story. --- **Employment and project experience** **Visual Designer** 10x Genomics _January 2022 - April 2023_ **Graphic Designer** Intersection, Co. _July 2020 - January 2022_

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I’m Cole, a designer and photographer based in San Francisco.

My work has been featured on Buzzfeed, HuffPost, Popular Science, and Adobe, and I’ve provided my photography to over 100,000+ non-profits and young artists, amassing over 250 million views and 1.5 million downloads online. In 2023 I was selected as one of the “Top 10 Portrait Photographers in San Francisco“ by Giggster.

Throughout my career, I’ve photographed a variety of subjects, from Instagram famous dogs, the “Balloon Man” BLCKSMTH on viral balloon quotes, been interviewed by Adobe, lead educational workshops, and collaborated with brands like Microsoft, Uniqlo, Mugler, Prada, Ralph Lauren, and Giorgio Armani.

I approach each project with passion, attention to detail, and a desire to tell a compelling story.


Employment and project experience

Visual Designer 10x Genomics
January 2022 - April 2023

Graphic Designer Intersection, Co.
July 2020 - January 2022

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Language

English
Fluent
Japanese
Intermediate
Hebrew (modern)
Beginner

Work Experience

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Education

Bachelor of Arts at Portland State Universirt
September 30, 2015 - June 26, 2020
Graphic Design

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Life Sciences, Healthcare, Non-Profit Organization, Travel & Hospitality, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services