Summary
James M is a multidisciplinary freelance graphic designer based in New York with nine years of experience crafting motion and print work for high-profile clients including The New York Times, WIRED, Wieden+Kennedy, Pentagram, and Collins. Trained with an MFA in Graphic Design, he blends experimental typography, illustration, and animation with a practical background in web design and HTML5 web apps. His portfolio spans editorial, advertising, and studio collaborations, demonstrating an ability to shift between hands-on execution and art direction for major publications and agencies. Known for playful typographic experiments, he frequently translates print sensibilities into motion and interactive pieces that elevate storytelling. Despite a steady freelance practice, he also takes selective studio roles, showing he can scale from solo creative work to leading design on larger teams.
9 years of coding experience
3 years of employment as a software developer
Master of Fine Arts - MFA, Graphic Design, Master of Fine Arts - MFA, Graphic Design at Maryland Institute College of Art
Bachelor of Fine Arts - BFA, Graphic Design, Bachelor of Fine Arts - BFA, Graphic Design at Pennsylvania College of Art and Design