Hi there, I'm John Paul Gieser, a graphic designer based in Fort Collins, Colorado. I earned a Bachelor of Arts in Graphic Design from Colorado State University (August 2022 - December 2025) and have hands-on experience printing posters, supporting media production for students, and helping grow brands through thoughtful marketing campaigns. I thrive in collaborative environments and enjoy turning ideas into visual stories across print and digital media. I’m fluent in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop, Lightroom, and Fresco, with working knowledge of HTML, Java, Python, CSS, and C++. My strengths include typography, illustration, photography, and branding, print, as well as designing posters, logos, and other visual identities.

John Paul Gieser

Hi there, I'm John Paul Gieser, a graphic designer based in Fort Collins, Colorado. I earned a Bachelor of Arts in Graphic Design from Colorado State University (August 2022 - December 2025) and have hands-on experience printing posters, supporting media production for students, and helping grow brands through thoughtful marketing campaigns. I thrive in collaborative environments and enjoy turning ideas into visual stories across print and digital media. I’m fluent in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop, Lightroom, and Fresco, with working knowledge of HTML, Java, Python, CSS, and C++. My strengths include typography, illustration, photography, and branding, print, as well as designing posters, logos, and other visual identities.

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Hi there, I’m John Paul Gieser, a graphic designer based in Fort Collins, Colorado. I earned a Bachelor of Arts in Graphic Design from Colorado State University (August 2022 - December 2025) and have hands-on experience printing posters, supporting media production for students, and helping grow brands through thoughtful marketing campaigns. I thrive in collaborative environments and enjoy turning ideas into visual stories across print and digital media.

I’m fluent in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop, Lightroom, and Fresco, with working knowledge of HTML, Java, Python, CSS, and C++. My strengths include typography, illustration, photography, and branding, print, as well as designing posters, logos, and other visual identities.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Lab Monitor at Colorado State University
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2025
Trusted to maintain the Design Lab, ensure printing equipment and media printing areas function smoothly, and manage lab access. Print posters and other media for students; assigned hours to keep the lab open for graphic design students; provided 24/7 access to lab and printing area.
Graphic Designer at Music Business Collective
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2025
Designed marketing campaigns for meetings, produced various print and digital media, and helped make marketing decisions to grow the brand.
Pet Sitter at Wagnificent
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2020
Provided trusted pet care and housesitting, fed, walked, trained, and played with house pets; communicated effectively with clients to ensure pets were happy, healthy, and well cared for during their absence.

Education

Bachelor of Arts: Graphic Design at Colorado State University
August 1, 2022 - December 1, 2025
Computer Science coursework at Montgomery College
September 1, 2020 - May 1, 2022

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Software & Internet, Education, Professional Services