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JIM YOUNG

Hello and thank you for being here! Really - I appreciate your time and interest.

 

Based out of northern Michigan, my career as a graphic designer and illustrator officially kicked off in 2007. Since then, I've experienced working with agencies and internal marketing teams, large corporate companies to small family-owned businesses, and even running my own design company.

 

Right now I'm on the hunt for my next full time employee opportunity. In the meantime, I'm staying busy doing what I do, freelancing under my new LLC Jim Creates. I’m keeping the "JY" logo though. That’s ma name, after all

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- Jim Young. Nice to meet you.

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WHAT I DO

  • Logos and branding

  • Print: catalogs, brochures, flyers, banners etc. 

  • Web and digital

  • Packaging: boxes, bags, wraps, labels

  • 3D pop-up displays

  • Trade Show Booths​​

  • Digital Illustration

  • Apparel and merchandise art

  • Fine art commissions

  • ​Wayfinding​

  • Vehicle wraps

  • Murals and more​

I approach my work by exploring unique composition, typography, and texture to create high contrast and hierarchy. All while maintaining a strong eye on the details and, most importantly, always keeping the audience in mind.

WHERE I'VE BEEN

EDUCATION

Jim Creates LLC
Michigan

Freelance Graphic Designer & Illustrator     2007 - Present

Right Brain Brewery
Traverse City, MI

Graphic Designer / Marketing Director    2022 - 2024

Skilled Manufaturing Inc.
Traverse City, MI

Brand Manager     2021 - 2022

Alfie Logo Gear
Traverse City, MI

Production Artist     2021

Strive Creative'
Ferndale, MI

Lead Designer   2017 - 2018

Stahls'
Sterling Heights, MI

Senior Designer     2008 - 2017 & 2018 - 2020

Northern Michigan University
Marquette, MI

BFA - Concentration in Illustration     2002 - 2007 

RECOGNITION

Featured in multiple publications, including Traverse City's Record Eagle and the Detroit Free Press for designing over 50 unique beer labels and packaging found in stores throughout the state of Michigan, and for leading a large mural project at Traverse City's Right Brain Brewery.

2018-2024

 

Designed award-winning brochures by the Gallery of Superb Printing for Superior Design and Craftsmanship.

June, 2015

 

Received Honorable Mention at Lac Ste. Claire Fine Art Fair for submissions in illustration. September, 2014

© 2005-2025. Jim young   |   Jim Creates LLC

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