My name is John, but you can call me JJ.
I’m a digital and print senior graphic designer from Columbus, Ohio. I have over 15 years of experience in the management of the complete design process, from conceptualization to delivery. I’m an avid runner and enjoy hitting the links in my spare time.
EXPERIENCE
SENIOR GRAPHIC DESIGNER // 2019 - Present
Battelle for Kids // Columbus, Ohio
Rebranded and developed brand standards for Battelle for Kids in 2024
Redesigned and launched battelleforkids.org in 2024
Designed EdLeader21® Annual Event from 2019-present
Led the development, design, and implementation of print collateral, email marketing, annual reports, white papers, digital advertising, websites, and social media
Partnered with many clients of Battelle for Kids to design strategic plans, Portrait of a Graduate® visuals, branding projects, and communication materials
GRAPHIC DESIGNER & WEBMASTER // 2011 - 2019
Lima Memorial Health System // Lima, Ohio
Rebranded Lima Memorial Health System in 2011
Redesigned and launched limamemorial.org in 2016
Art directed and designed large external advertising campaigns, including TV commercials, signage, digital, and print collateral
Collaborated on the Lima Memorial Foundation’s Journey to Remember Annual Fundraising Events from 2012-2019
FREELANCE GRAPHIC DESIGNER // 2023 - Present
M3S Sports / Capital City Half Marathon // Columbus, Ohio
Created digital, print and social media advertising for M3Sports races and events
Designed finisher’s medals and event shirt for the Capital City Half Marathon and the Grandview Yard Half Marathon, Quarter Marathon and 5k in 2024 and 2025
Developed brand standards for the Capital City Half Marathon
FREELANCE GRAPHIC DESIGNER // 2009 - Present
JJohnson Graphics // Lima & Columbus, Ohio
Crafted projects for clients consisting of advertising, packaging design, branding, typography, signage, brochures, event design, and digital, print, interactive design
Additional clients include: SportWise AI, QStartLabs, Garland & Goods, Tailboard Training Solutions, Bexley Education Partners, Lima Community Foundation, Mind/Matter Athletes, Añoranza Roatán Vacation Properties
EDUCATION
BACHELOR OF FINE ARTS // 2005 - 2009
Columbus College of Art & Design // Columbus, Ohio
Advertising & Graphic Design Major
SKILLS
Adobe Creative Suite
Digital & Print Design
Branding & Identity
Typography
Layout
Project Management
Visual Storytelling
Printing & Bindery / Pre-Press
Art Direction
Social Media Design
Photography & Photo Editing
Web Design & Content Management
Event Design
Canva
Microsoft Office 365
Infographic Design
Sketching, Drawing & Painting