JUSTIN LENHART
Hilliard
Summary
Creative professional with expertise in visual leadership and a proven track record of delivering projects efficiently. Demonstrates strong skills in innovative design conceptualization and artistic direction. Fosters collaboration and excels in communication, problem-solving, and adaptability to ensure seamless workflows and impactful visual narratives.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Creative Lead
Ghostify Esports
Remote
06.2025 - Current
- Led the creation of Ghostify's complete brand identity from concept to launch, including logo systems, wordmarks, color palette, and comprehensive visual guidelines.
- Direct all creative output across the digital ecosystem, spanning social content, official announcements, reveal videos, stream packages, and merchandise launches.
- Design and animate motion graphics for roster announcements and brand reveals, blending static and dynamic visuals to build anticipation and audience engagement.
- Collaborate with leadership on marketing strategies and campaign launches to maximize brand impact.
Graphic Designer
Freelance
Columbus
06.2024 - Current
- Design custom brand identities, marketing collateral, and visual campaigns for clients. Including but not limited to automotive, music, entertainment, fashion, sports and gaming industries.
- Manage full creative process from client discovery and concepting, through revisions and final asset delivery.
Graphic Design Intern
Tempr Esports
Remote
05.2025 - 08.2025
- Designed a multi-week player announcement campaign building anticipation for the Halo Championship Series roster reveal.
- Reimagined stream broadcast packages including overlays to elevate stream production quality.
- Collaborated with esports staff to ensure visual consistency with team branding and audience appeal.
Media Designer
Buckeye Gaming Collective
Columbus
01.2022 - 05.2024
- Managed visual content strategy and design execution for university esports organization.
- Created social graphics and event promotions optimized for engagement across platforms.
- Built, maintained, and managed a professional brand image online.
- Formed virtual connections and drafted professional public statements for events and activities.
Brand Designer
Students For Sustainable Fashion
Columbus
03.2023 - 12.2023
- Conceptualized and designed the official club logo capturing the organization's mission of environmental consciousness in fashion.
- Created promotional materials supporting sustainability workshops and campus awareness initiatives.
Programming Instructor
theCoderSchool
Westerville
01.2021 - 02.2022
- Designed interactive curriculum integrating computer graphics, game design, and visual programming concepts using Scratch, fostering increased student engagement.
- Taught creative coding fundamentals, including animation and sprite design, enabling students to create their own interactive media projects.
- Developed educational materials and visual aids that clarified complex programming concepts, enhancing accessibility and engagement for diverse student audiences.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration, Marketing & Analytics
The Ohio State University, Fisher College of Business
Columbus, OH05-2024
Skills
Technical Skills
- Adobe Creative Suite
- Microsoft Office
- Capcut
- Canva
Creative Skills
- Creative Direction
- Visual Storytelling
- Typography
- Layout and Composition
- Brand Identity
- Video Content Creation
Core Strengths
- Strategic Thinking
- Effective Communication
- Problem Solving
- Attention to Detail
- Project Management
Timeline
Creative Lead
Ghostify Esports
06.2025 - Current
Graphic Design Intern
Tempr Esports
05.2025 - 08.2025
Graphic Designer
Freelance
06.2024 - Current
Brand Designer
Students For Sustainable Fashion
03.2023 - 12.2023
Media Designer
Buckeye Gaming Collective
01.2022 - 05.2024
Programming Instructor
theCoderSchool
01.2021 - 02.2022
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration, Marketing & Analytics
The Ohio State University, Fisher College of Business