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I’m Jonathan Cooper—a designer, educator, and creative leader focused on turning complex ideas into clear, human-centered visuals. I work across brand strategy, identity systems, digital experiences, illustration, and design education, collaborating with startups, franchises, and global brands since 2010. In parallel to my practice, I teach graphic design at the university level, shaping curricula, mentoring emerging designers, and researching contemporary practice. My work is driven by curiosity, strategic thinking, and a belief that great design comes from understanding people, culture, and context.…I’m Jonathan Cooper—a designer, educator, and creative leader focused on turning complex ideas into clear, human-centered visuals. I work across brand strategy, identity systems, digital experiences, illustration, and design education, collaborating with startups, franchises, and global brands since 2010. In parallel to my practice, I teach graphic design at the university level, shaping curricula, mentoring emerging designers, and researching contemporary practice. My work is driven by curiosity, strategic thinking, and a belief that great design comes from understanding people, culture, and context.

Jonathan Cooper

Creative Director, Art Director, Graphic Designer, +2

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I’m Jonathan Cooper—a designer, educator, and creative leader focused on turning complex ideas into clear, human-centered visuals. I work across brand strategy, identity systems, digital experiences, illustration, and design education, collaborating with startups, franchises, and global brands since 2010. In parallel to my practice, I teach graphic design at the university level, shaping curricula, mentoring emerging designers, and researching contemporary practice. My work is driven by curiosity, strategic thinking, and a belief that great design comes from understanding people, culture, and context.…I’m Jonathan Cooper—a designer, educator, and creative leader focused on turning complex ideas into clear, human-centered visuals. I work across brand strategy, identity systems, digital experiences, illustration, and design education, collaborating with startups, franchises, and global brands since 2010. In parallel to my practice, I teach graphic design at the university level, shaping curricula, mentoring emerging designers, and researching contemporary practice. My work is driven by curiosity, strategic thinking, and a belief that great design comes from understanding people, culture, and context.

Available to hire

I’m Jonathan Cooper—a designer, educator, and creative leader focused on turning complex ideas into clear, human-centered visuals. I work across brand strategy, identity systems, digital experiences, illustration, and design education, collaborating with startups, franchises, and global brands since 2010.

In parallel to my practice, I teach graphic design at the university level, shaping curricula, mentoring emerging designers, and researching contemporary practice. My work is driven by curiosity, strategic thinking, and a belief that great design comes from understanding people, culture, and context.

Skills

Brand Identity

Experience Level

Brand Identity

Expert

Language

English

Fluent

Work Experience

Chief Creative Officer at Olympus Concepts

January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2025

Developed and managed brand identity system through launch of an AI healthcare platform. Researched and developed strategy to implement AI products into healthcare services. Designed and developed responsive, multi-platform user experience that prioritized patient privacy and HIPAA compliance.

Product Designer at Sleep Jar

January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2024

Developed and managed brand identity system. Designed responsive, multi-platform user experience for mobile, home, and voice devices. Launched mobile applications to over 300,000 daily users, hitting 3 million within a year.

Visiting Assistant Professor of Graphic Design at Oakland University

January 1, 2022 - Present

Designed and taught undergraduate courses in branding, typography, design history, UI/UX, motion design, and professional practices. Developed new curriculum and restructured existing coursework for 4 courses to align with contemporary industry standards. Mentored emerging designers through portfolio development, career preparation, and professional practice initiatives, including organizing professional mixers with industry reps.

Senior Designer & Creative Director at The Midnight Oil Group

January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2022

Established creative intake & research methodology processes. Developed and produced creative for 40+ clients in many industries. Designed and pitched creative to clientele with budgets ranging from $1,000 project fees to 5-figure retainers. Managed team of designers to conceptualize and deliver production-ready assets.

Experience and Interaction Designer at Livio

January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2015

Lead creative effort in positioning products to international market. Designed physical event spaces for several national and international shows, including CES and Mobile World Congress. Developed and presented design systems for Asian, European, and American corporations, including Ford, Toyota, Suzuki, TomTom, and Waze. Lead design and research for UX/UI systems for multi-platform applications.

Partner at BirdBomb Studio

January 1, 2010 - Present

Lead creative efforts for international, national, and local brands. Spearhead client outreach, communication, scheduling, and pitching. Design for emerging technologies like voice user experience and customer experience. Coordinated graphic design and illustration for select nonprofits. Operated as small business, managing brand standards, product releases, and administrative tasks.

Art Director at Oakland Artists Collective

January 1, 2010 - Present

Grant-funded artistic showcase between faculty and students with emphasis on interdisciplinary collaboration. Inaugural exhibition, Pulse and Pixels, April 8, 2026 at the Pontiac Little Art Theater.