I work to create meaningful brands for passionate people and find ways for that work to resonate on a personal level with consumers. With over 10 years of experience in the design field, I've honed my skills across logo design, branding, packaging, illustration, print, UI/UX, front-end web design, motion graphics, and more, having worked in nearly every facet of the creative industry. A great idea for a brand, business, or service can only go so far and that’s where I come in. I work because coffee can only do so much. I thrive on turning ideas into brands people connect with and I enjoy delivering versatile solutions—from print collateral to digital interfaces. I’m always exploring new tools and techniques to keep ideas fresh, relevant, and impactful for real people and real brands.

Jay Graham

I work to create meaningful brands for passionate people and find ways for that work to resonate on a personal level with consumers. With over 10 years of experience in the design field, I've honed my skills across logo design, branding, packaging, illustration, print, UI/UX, front-end web design, motion graphics, and more, having worked in nearly every facet of the creative industry. A great idea for a brand, business, or service can only go so far and that’s where I come in. I work because coffee can only do so much. I thrive on turning ideas into brands people connect with and I enjoy delivering versatile solutions—from print collateral to digital interfaces. I’m always exploring new tools and techniques to keep ideas fresh, relevant, and impactful for real people and real brands.

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I work to create meaningful brands for passionate people and find ways for that work to resonate on a personal level with consumers. With over 10 years of experience in the design field, I’ve honed my skills across logo design, branding, packaging, illustration, print, UI/UX, front-end web design, motion graphics, and more, having worked in nearly every facet of the creative industry. A great idea for a brand, business, or service can only go so far and that’s where I come in. I work because coffee can only do so much.

I thrive on turning ideas into brands people connect with and I enjoy delivering versatile solutions—from print collateral to digital interfaces. I’m always exploring new tools and techniques to keep ideas fresh, relevant, and impactful for real people and real brands.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Personal Digital Shopper at Walmart
October 1, 2025 - January 1, 2026
Worked in online pickup and delivery through Walmart, picking items and filling orders for pickup and delivery customers throughout the store.
Designer at Vala Marketing
July 1, 2025 - October 1, 2025
Designed ad campaigns, packaging, and marketing materials for many clients under Vala Marketing.
Installer at Oakland Green Interiors
August 1, 2022 - July 1, 2025
Install, maintain, and deliver live and faux plants as well as holiday décor and exterior planters for OGI.
Bartender at 1487 Brewery
April 1, 2022 - September 1, 2022
Bartending and serving at an independent craft brewery.
Freelance Illustrator and Pattern Designer at Aviary Apparel
July 1, 2021 - July 1, 2022
Designing patterns with custom illustrations for use on button down shirts.
Branding and Packaging Designer at Leather and Oak Spirits, LLC.
July 1, 2021 - June 1, 2022
Branding, identity, and packaging for several spirits from an up and coming local distillery.
Warehouse Associate at RiteRug Flooring
November 1, 2020 - January 1, 2022
Operating a forklift and pole lift, loading and unloading vinyl, carpet, and other materials and general warehouse labor.
Graphic Designer at DeltaScapes
June 1, 2021 - August 1, 2021
Created a logo for a local landscaping company.
Graphic Designer at King Jomanji
April 1, 2021 - June 1, 2021
Created a logo and brand assets for a Twitch channel.
Graphic Designer at RMK Power-Washing
March 1, 2021 - April 1, 2021
Created a logo for a power-washing company.
Graphic Designer at Justice
November 1, 2020 - February 1, 2021
Worked on color placement and layout for UltraSquad Issue 3 through Elevate Media.
Freelance Graphic Designer at PHANTA
August 1, 2020 - September 1, 2020
Assisted in designing motion graphics, web ads, and banners for several clients.
Graphic Web Designer at Studio Pence
March 1, 2020 - June 1, 2020
Created graphic and website designs for several projects with the engineering department at the University of Michigan.
Graphic Designer at BARK
November 1, 2019 - January 1, 2020
Graphic design work in customer acquisition context.
Graphic Designer at Involve, LLC
September 1, 2019 - September 1, 2019
Graphic design work for various clients.
Digital Designer at Abercrombie & Fitch Co.
June 1, 2019 - August 1, 2019
Digital design work for a major apparel retailer.
Graphic Designer at M/I Homes, Inc.
May 1, 2019 - May 1, 2019
Created brochures and marketing materials for home designs.
Graphic Designer at Weber Associates
March 1, 2019 - May 1, 2019
Graphic design work for a design-focused firm.
Freelance Graphic Designer at Jay Graham Design
February 1, 2019 - March 1, 2019
Freelance branding, print and front-end design for various clients in the Columbus area.
Graphic Designer at Idea Buyer LLC
September 1, 2015 - February 1, 2019
Branding, print, packaging, user interface, and front end web design for numerous clients.
Server at Rodizio Grill
January 1, 2014 - October 1, 2015
Served guests in a full-service restaurant; contributed to a team environment.
Web Designer at Robert Half Technology
April 1, 2015 - April 1, 2015
Web design work focusing on HTML and CSS for JP Morgan Chase.
Freelance Graphic/Branding Designer at DAF Media Productions LLC
September 1, 2013 - June 1, 2014
Print, front-end web and branding design for numerous clients.
Technician at KDB Easton
August 1, 2010 - December 1, 2013
Retail, customer service and public relations duties.
Freelance Graphic Designer at Limited Brands
October 1, 2013 - November 1, 2013
Editing and producing print pieces for Victoria's Secret International.
Production Designer at American Signature Inc.
June 1, 2013 - July 1, 2013
Assisted in layout, print and production design.
Freelance/Production Designer at SBC Advertising
May 1, 2013 - May 1, 2013
Assisted in layout and production design.
Contract Graphic Designer at Victoria's Secret
January 1, 2013 - February 1, 2013
Assisted in layout, production design and photo retouching.
Freelance Designer at Countertop Sales
December 1, 2012 - February 1, 2013
Promotional pieces and social media strategies.
Web Designer at Buildipedia.com
August 1, 2012 - October 1, 2012
Updated and maintained online presence.
Freelance Designer at Auld Technologies
June 1, 2012 - July 1, 2012
Front-end design for Critter Clipz website.
Graphic/Graphic Designer at eEvent Print
May 1, 2012 - June 1, 2012
Freelance design for event-related print and digital pieces.
Student Designer at Easton Town Center
January 1, 2012 - May 1, 2012
Helped design umbrellas and other visuals at Easton Town Center.
Freelance Designer at Meyer Bennett Creative
November 1, 2011 - December 1, 2011
Freelance design, layout and production.
Design Intern at Wild Goose Creative
January 1, 2011 - October 1, 2011
Branded, promoted and helped to conduct events at Geekfest 2011.
Graphic Designer (Production) at Justice
November 1, 2020 - February 1, 2021
Worked on color placement and layout for UltraSquad Issue 3 through Elevate Media.
Customer Acquisition Specialist at BARK
November 1, 2019 - January 1, 2020
Involve, LLC
Gamefloor / Technician at KDB Easton
August 1, 2010 - December 1, 2013
Retail and customer service as well as public relations.
Print/Graphic Designer at eEvent
May 1, 2012 - June 1, 2012
I work as a freelance designer on eEvent's guestHub project which tracks social media and the viral impact of events.

Education

Bachelor of Fine Arts at Columbus College of Art & Design
January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2012
Bachelor of Fine Arts, Advertising & Graphic Design at Columbus College of Art & Design
January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2012

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Retail, Software & Internet, Professional Services, Consumer Goods, Education