Hi, I'm John Michael Beaver, a passionate designer with experience working on branding, illustration, and motion graphics for national brands. I've had the opportunity to collaborate closely with creative teams to create compelling campaigns and visual communications. I love bringing ideas to life through dynamic and visually consistent content across multiple media formats. Currently, I work as a designer at 500 Degrees Studio where I produce creative assets spanning print, digital, and motion design, always respecting brand guidelines while pushing visual boundaries. I'm eager to continue growing my skills and contributing to exciting projects that challenge me creatively.…

John Michael Beaver

Hi, I'm John Michael Beaver, a passionate designer with experience working on branding, illustration, and motion graphics for national brands. I've had the opportunity to collaborate closely with creative teams to create compelling campaigns and visual communications. I love bringing ideas to life through dynamic and visually consistent content across multiple media formats. Currently, I work as a designer at 500 Degrees Studio where I produce creative assets spanning print, digital, and motion design, always respecting brand guidelines while pushing visual boundaries. I'm eager to continue growing my skills and contributing to exciting projects that challenge me creatively.…

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English
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Work Experience

Junior Designer at Between State
September 30, 2021 - July 14, 2025
Created original compositions and motion graphics pieces for major brands around the U.S. in a highly creative studio. Collaborated with freelance copywriters and illustrators to develop compelling brands and campaign experiences, using current software and animation techniques to solve client problems.
Designer at 500 Degrees Studio
July 1, 2022 - Present
Produced creative assets across multiple mediums including print, out-of-home, digital, and motion design for national brands such as Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen, Burger King, Tim Hortons, and Royal Caribbean. Maintained brand guidelines while creating dynamic and visually consistent content. Collaborated with leadership to develop advertising campaigns and visual communication strategy.
Contract Graphic Designer at Remo Remo Design
August 31, 2020 - July 14, 2025
Produced final branding concepts for companies in Columbus, Ohio. Assisted in large scale mural work for the city of Lancaster. Created motion graphics and branding materials for a gallery show at the Orlando Museum of Art. Provided internal graphic design support for ongoing communication needs.
Junior Designer at Ohio University UCM
May 31, 2020 - July 14, 2025
Collaborated with a team of designers, coders, and media specialists to create campaigns for Ohio University. Designed illustrations and motion graphics for social media platforms with over 5,000 interactions. Worked under Creative Directors and Senior Designers to develop typographic and illustration-based designs for print, web, and large scale media.

Education

BFA Graphic Design at Ohio University
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2020
High School Diploma at Pickerington Central
January 1, 2012 - December 31, 2016

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Media & Entertainment, Consumer Goods, Retail, Professional Services, Travel & Hospitality

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