I am a senior graphic designer and illustrator with over a decade of experience bridging the gap between imaginative, character-driven art and commercial success. My work spans everything from custom merchandise and environmental design to web collateral and corporate branding.
Over the course of my career, I’ve had the privilege of designing for world-class pop culture franchises—including Star Wars, Marvel, Disney, DC, and Coca-Cola—as well as leading creative direction for the craft beverage industry and major national corporate events for clients like Toyota. Whether I’m designing for a global IP or crafting a bespoke brand identity, I bring a blend of strategic polish, technical production grit, and rich visual storytelling to every project.
Core Capabilities
Brand & Visual Identity:
Concepting, thematic environmental design, and full identity systems.
Illustration & IP Design:
Translating high-profile licensed properties into market-ready commercial artwork.
Production & Print Expertise:
Deep, hands-on technical mastery in prepress, sportswear graphics, promotional product design, and large-format print media.
Creative Direction:
Leading design strategy from concept through final production finish.
Behind the Desk
My visual style is rooted in a lifetime of pop culture obsession and grounded Midwestern grit. Raised on greasy spoon diners, classic video games, comic books, flea market oddities, and B-movies, I learned early on how much storytelling matters in visual culture.
My path to design wasn't traditional—it was forged in the trenches. After studying at the Kansas City Art Institute and earning a degree in Sociology, I honed my technical skill under pressure by co-founding an indie newspaper, mastering the Adobe Creative Suite through pure hands-on execution. That trial-by-fire built a work ethic that propelled me from production-level graphics into Creative Director roles at in-house agencies.
Today, that mix of practical production knowledge, sociological perspective, and relentless imagination allows me to create artwork that doesn't just look good—it connects with audiences on a cultural level.
Let's Work Together
Currently accepting select freelance clients, long-term agency retainer work, and creative direction opportunities. Let’s build something incredible together.