J. Mike Kuhn

Designer/ Muralist · Freelance

Ashland, OR

In My Own Words

With over 15 years of design and marketing experience, I'm a highly motivated and detail-oriented multi-faceted designer and muralist. Specializing in typographic, textile, illustrative, motion, and graphic design, I'm driven by a passion for sustainable practices, ensuring an eco-conscious approach in all my work. A strong collaborator, I thrive in team environments and continuously seek new challenges to expand my skills. With excellent time management and communication skills, I ensure projects are delivered on time and exceed expectations.

Work Experience

Designer and Muralist

Freelance

2009 – Present

Owner

JMikeKuhn

1988 – Present

Designer / Muralist

Motion Graphic Designer

Noso Patches

2023 – 2025

Designer/ Ambassador of Buzz

Grand Trunk

2016 – 2022

I help with the various design needs

Graphic Designer

Grand Trunk

2015 – 2022

Over the years of working for Grand Trunk I have designed a wide range of pieces; everything from packaging, web assets, e mail blasts, signage and some of their top selling patterns.

Collaboration Designer

Grand Trunk

2019 – 2022

Graphic Designer

GCI Outdoor, Inc.

2020 – 2020

I designed a set of patterns for for upcoming products.

Designer

Asphalt Yacht Club

2015 – 2015

I created patterns, cut/sew products, graphics and helped with tech packs.

Brand Representative/ Artist

BucketFeet

2014 – 2015

Designer

Fiend bmx / Deadline bmx

2013 – 2014

I help with the various design needs like frame graphics and t shirts.

Guest Designer

LeSportsac

2013 – 2014

designed a typography based tote bag

Guest Artist

Univ

2014 – 2014

I painted three surf boards and designed a shirt for them. All the designs incorporated hand lettering.

Guest Artist

TOMS

2012 – 2012

BMX Team Manager

Grove Street Bicycles

2010 – 2012

Set up events, road trips and meetings.

Education

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)

School of Visual Arts

2009 – 2012

Associate of Arts (AA)

Raritan Valley Community College

2007 – 2009

Projects

2025 Portfolio- J. Mike Kuhn

https://simplebooklet.com/2025-portfolio-jmk

Interests

GardeningCookingMeditationHikingPhotographyDesignTypographyIllustrationStreet art/ muralsPattern design

Skills

Consumer BehaviorCultural AwarenessRotoscopingMotion TrackingFile ManagementDigitial campaignsEmail Newsletter DesignMarketing GraphicsTeamworkMerchandisingColor DesignApparelYouTubeMedia ManagementSocial Media Content CreationMultiple Project CoordinationHandle Multiple PrioritiesDesign ThinkingProduct DesignProject PlanningDesign ManagementProblem SolvingCreative StrategyMarketing MaterialsAttention to DetailNew ConceptsDigital MediaSocial TrendsColor CorrectionFootwearSketchingSkilled Multi-taskerCreative Problem SolvingCreative BriefsStrategic ThinkingStillsPaid AdvertisingOnline MarketingOnline Video MarketingOnline AdvertisingQuality ControlStorytellingPhoto RetouchingFile PreparationCommunicationClient PresentationTextile PrintsConsumer TextilesSocial MediaDigital MarketingMicrosoft OfficeProject ManagementAdobe Creative SuiteAnimationMotion Design2D AnimationEvent PlanningTechnical DesignArtVideo ProductionTrade ShowsUser Experience (UX)Graphic DesignLogo DesignVisual DesignUser-centered DesignMarketingSocial Media MarketingFashion DesignDigital IllustrationCreative Project ManagementDesignEmerging TechnologiesArtworkTrade Show GraphicsCreative DirectionAdobe InDesignTypographyIllustrationPhotographyIllustratorPaintingVector IllustrationMotion GraphicsPhotoshopVisual CommunicationBranding & IdentityCorporate IdentityFinal Cut ProAfter EffectsCalligraphyArt DirectionPackagingBMXVideo EditingScreen PrintingMuralsPattern DesignTextile DesignAdobe Photoshop