I am a designer and fine artist with experience in visual identity, branding, clothing design, marketing, and multimedia content creation. I work across Adobe Creative Suite, photography, videography, and painting to develop concept-driven visuals and cohesive design systems for both clients and my own projects. Since graduating from the University of Michigan, I have exhibited my work internationally while collaborating with designers, musicians, and brands on projects ranging from clothing and visual campaigns to curated exhibitions. I am highly organized, adaptable, and comfortable managing the full creative process from concept development and visual storytelling to production, scheduling, and delivery. My interdisciplinary background allows me to bring a distinct creative perspective to design work, while the entrepreneurial nature of my practice reflects a strong sense of initiative and discipline.

Jonathon Downing

I am a designer and fine artist with experience in visual identity, branding, clothing design, marketing, and multimedia content creation. I work across Adobe Creative Suite, photography, videography, and painting to develop concept-driven visuals and cohesive design systems for both clients and my own projects. Since graduating from the University of Michigan, I have exhibited my work internationally while collaborating with designers, musicians, and brands on projects ranging from clothing and visual campaigns to curated exhibitions. I am highly organized, adaptable, and comfortable managing the full creative process from concept development and visual storytelling to production, scheduling, and delivery. My interdisciplinary background allows me to bring a distinct creative perspective to design work, while the entrepreneurial nature of my practice reflects a strong sense of initiative and discipline.

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I am a designer and fine artist with experience in visual identity, branding, clothing design, marketing, and multimedia content creation. I work across Adobe Creative Suite, photography, videography, and painting to develop concept-driven visuals and cohesive design systems for both clients and my own projects. Since graduating from the University of Michigan, I have exhibited my work internationally while collaborating with designers, musicians, and brands on projects ranging from clothing and visual campaigns to curated exhibitions. I am highly organized, adaptable, and comfortable managing the full creative process from concept development and visual storytelling to production, scheduling, and delivery. My interdisciplinary background allows me to bring a distinct creative perspective to design work, while the entrepreneurial nature of my practice reflects a strong sense of initiative and discipline.

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Language

English
Advanced

Work Experience

Designer and Fine Artist at Cuatro Arts
July 1, 2021 - Present
Design visual identities, graphics, and promotional materials for galleries, artists, musicians, and fashion brands; develop concept-driven creative direction; create clothing graphics and lookbooks; produce photo and video assets for marketing and social media campaigns; exhibit original artwork in galleries internationally; manage projects from concept through production, including file prep and coordination with printers and vendors.
Operations Associate at Kohl's
September 1, 2020 - Present
Support visual merchandising and in-store presentation aligned with brand standards; contribute to organized, customer-focused retail displays in a fast-paced environment.
Gallery Installation Assistant at University of Michigan
January 1, 2017 - April 1, 2017
Assisted gallery installation and spatial layout, emphasizing composition and viewer experience; collaborated on large-scale visual and multimedia projects.

Education

Bachelor of Fine Arts at Penny W. Stamp School of Art and Design, University of Michigan
September 1, 2015 - April 1, 2020

Qualifications

Residency - Better Go South Gallery Berlin
January 1, 2025 - July 4, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Retail, Professional Services, Other