Graphic Designer

Identity, packaging, and the spaces in between.

Brand identity, packaging, and environmental design, with a hands-on practice in murals. Based in Wisconsin.

BS Graphic Design, Arizona State University · Spring 2027
Design Intern, Art & Sons

Selected work

Other work

Portrait of Jean-Marie Markham

About

Design shouldn’t stop at the edge of a monitor.

My creative practice is built around the belief that the best brand experiences are physical and immersive. Through my freelance work painting murals and creating hand-crafted window displays, I’ve learned firsthand how scale, paint, lighting, and spatial architecture fundamentally change how people feel when they interact with a brand.

I’ve balanced my business and full-time work while maintaining a 4.0 GPA in a condensed three-year design program at Arizona State University, graduating in spring 2027. That has given me the discipline and hustle to carry complex physical projects from concept to cleanup.

I’m looking to bring this maker mindset to a team that loves pushing design into physical spaces: print, packaging, exhibits, installations, and murals. I’m open to other design opportunities too.

Work experience

Sep 2026 – Present

Graphic Design Intern

Art & Sons · Madison, WI
  • Collaborate with senior designers on a wide range of design projects for clients.
  • Maintain brand consistency, typography standards, and color theory across print and digital deliverables.
  • Pitch conceptual visual solutions directly to clients and manage multiple deadlines.
2024 – Present

Freelance Designer & Muralist

Jean-Marie Markham Designs
  • Design visual identities, custom illustration, apparel graphics, hand-painted murals, and window art.
  • Manage the full project lifecycle, from client communication and budgeting to production.
Sep 2023 – Present

Barista / Trainer

Starbucks · Janesville, WI
  • Deliver high-quality customer experiences in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment while maintaining strong attention to detail and brand standards.
  • Support daily operations at a high-volume location, managing beverage preparation, order accuracy, and point-of-sale transactions.
  • Train and onboard new baristas.
Jul 2022 – Dec 2023

Guest Service Representative

Zoi’A Spa & Salon · Janesville, WI
  • Managed front desk operations, including appointment scheduling, guest communications, and administrative coordination, in a high-volume salon environment.
  • Ensured a professional and welcoming guest experience.

Education & tools

Expected spring 2027

Arizona State University

BS in Graphic Design · 4.0 GPA
May – Jun 2025

Study Abroad: Design & Context in Europe

Arizona State University · Milan, Venice, and Paris
  • Earned 6 credits in an immersive program on contemporary architecture, adaptive reuse, and design.
  • Joined guided field trips, on-site analyses, and seminars exploring how old and new design elements connect and where their boundaries meet.
  • Attended the Venice Biennale, engaging with cutting-edge work in the global art and design scene.
2020 – 2024

Milton High School

High School Diploma · Milton, WI
  • Activities: marching band, concert band, varsity cheer, and art club.
Honors

Awards

Dean’s List · GEO Merit Scholarship
Software

Tools

Photoshop · Illustrator · InDesign · Figma · Canva · SketchUp · Enscape

Contact

I’m graduating from Arizona State University in spring 2027 and looking for design opportunities where I can keep growing. I’d love to hear from you.