I’m a resilient and purpose-driven creative professional transitioning into high-tech marketing and graphic design. Overcoming chronic illness has shaped my grit and empathy, fueling my passion for brand storytelling, mission-driven work, and human connection. I’ve managed freelance creative projects across independent games, luxury brands, and nonprofits, always driven by hard work and the desire to create meaningful design and communication. This work isn’t just a job to me—it’s a chance to build something meaningful that gives me purpose, stability, and long-term success. I bring creativity, courage, and curiosity to every project and seek to contribute to teams that value storytelling, compassion, and impactful design.

Michael Pych

I’m a resilient and purpose-driven creative professional transitioning into high-tech marketing and graphic design. Overcoming chronic illness has shaped my grit and empathy, fueling my passion for brand storytelling, mission-driven work, and human connection. I’ve managed freelance creative projects across independent games, luxury brands, and nonprofits, always driven by hard work and the desire to create meaningful design and communication. This work isn’t just a job to me—it’s a chance to build something meaningful that gives me purpose, stability, and long-term success. I bring creativity, courage, and curiosity to every project and seek to contribute to teams that value storytelling, compassion, and impactful design.

Available to hire

I’m a resilient and purpose-driven creative professional transitioning into high-tech marketing and graphic design. Overcoming chronic illness has shaped my grit and empathy, fueling my passion for brand storytelling, mission-driven work, and human connection. I’ve managed freelance creative projects across independent games, luxury brands, and nonprofits, always driven by hard work and the desire to create meaningful design and communication.

This work isn’t just a job to me—it’s a chance to build something meaningful that gives me purpose, stability, and long-term success. I bring creativity, courage, and curiosity to every project and seek to contribute to teams that value storytelling, compassion, and impactful design.

See more

Experience Level

Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate
See more

Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Customer-Facing Roles (Hospitality & Service) at Tavern 5 | Mountain Creek Resort | Wharfside Restaurant
January 1, 2024 - July 9, 2025
Served and managed over 15 customers per hour in high-pressure, team-oriented hospitality environments. Developed strong interpersonal communication, customer conflict resolution skills, and professionalism. Learned and applied patience and empathy to contribute effectively to team dynamics.
Customer-Facing Roles (Hospitality & Service) at Various (Tavern 5, Mountain Creek Resort, Wharfside Restaurant)
January 1, 2024 - July 8, 2025
Served and managed 15+ customers/hour in high-pressure, team-oriented environments. Developed strong interpersonal communication and conflict resolution skills. Learned the value of patience, empathy, and professionalism.
Customer-Facing Roles at Tavern 5 | Mountain Creek Resort | Wharfside Restaurant
January 1, 2024 - July 8, 2025
Served and managed 15+ customers per hour in high-pressure, team-oriented environments. Developed strong interpersonal communication and customer conflict resolution skills. Learned and applied patience, empathy, and professionalism in all team interactions.
Tattoo Artist & Social Media Manager at Roadway Tattoo
December 31, 2022 - July 9, 2025
Designed custom tattoos and provided one-on-one client service in a high-trust, artistic environment. Developed patience, precision, and adaptability in a feedback-driven setting. Managed social media presence across Instagram and Facebook, creating original visual content, client spotlights, and promotional campaigns, boosting visibility and customer engagement through consistent and brand-aligned posts.
Tattoo Artist & Social Media Manager at Roadway Tattoo
December 31, 2022 - July 8, 2025
Designed custom tattoos and delivered one-on-one client service in a high-trust artistic environment. Developed patience, precision, and adaptability in a feedback-driven setting. Managed Roadway Tattoo’s social media presence on Instagram & Facebook by creating original visual content, client spotlights, and promotional campaigns. Boosted visibility and customer engagement through consistent, brand-aligned posts.
Tattoo Artist & Social Media Manager at Roadway Tattoo
December 31, 2022 - July 8, 2025
Designed custom tattoos and delivered one-on-one client service in a high-trust, artistic environment. Developed patience, precision, and adaptability through feedback-driven settings. Managed social media presence across Instagram & Facebook, creating original visual content, client spotlights, promotional campaigns, and boosting visibility and customer engagement through consistent, brand-aligned posts.
Freelance Creative Consultant / Visual Artist at Freelance / Self-employed
August 1, 2021 - Present
Led branding, storytelling, and visual content development for projects including narrative design and concept art for a large-scale fan-driven game expansion 'Fallout Cascadia', brand identity creation for 'Darkly Righteous' incorporating lore, typography, and moodboards, and high-end digital illustrations for 'HMY Yachts' marketing. Built client pipeline via social selling and cold outreach. Managed full project cycle from scoping through design, feedback, and final delivery.
Freelance Creative Consultant / Visual Artist at Independent / Remote
August 1, 2021 - Present
Led branding, storytelling, and visual content development for projects like Fallout Cascadia (narrative design and concept art for a large-scale fan-driven game expansion), Darkly Righteous (built a complete brand identity including lore, typography, and moodboards), and HMY Yachts (delivered high-end digital illustrations for marketing and promotional use). Built client pipeline through social selling and cold outreach. Managed full project cycle including scoping, design, feedback, and final delivery.
Freelance Creative Consultant / Visual Artist at Remote & NJ
August 1, 2021 - Present
Led branding, storytelling, and visual content development for projects such as Fallout Cascadia (narrative design and concept art), Darkly Righteous (brand identity including lore, typography, and moodboards), and HMY Yachts (high-end digital illustrations). Built client pipeline via social selling (1K+ followers) and cold outreach. Managed full project cycle including scoping, design, feedback, and final delivery.

Education

Associate of Arts at County College of Morris
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2023
Undergraduate Business Coursework at Plymouth State University & Suffolk University
January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2018
Associate's Degree at County College of Morris
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2021
Associate of Arts at County College of Morris
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2023

Qualifications

Google Cybersecurity Certificate
January 1, 2024 - June 30, 2024
Google Cybersecurity Certificate
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024
Google Cybersecurity Certificate
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Gaming, Non-Profit Organization, Travel & Hospitality, Healthcare, Consumer Goods