Joseph Mathes

Graphic Designer

My name is Joseph Mathes. I am a college graduate from Bemidji State University with a major in Technology, art & Design with an emphasis in Creativity and Innovative Solutions. I have always been a creative person since grade school. I started out with my Liberal Arts education and then transferred to BSU. My goal is to use the skills and tools I have learned to help turn client's ideas into a reality.

I am from Ham Lake, Minnesota. During my free time, I like to watch football, golf, and occasionally hit the slopes.

Education

Bemidji State University

2023 - 2025

Bachelors of Science - Technology, Art & Design: Creativity and Innovative Solutions

My degree here at BSU is the Technology, Art, and Design degree with an emphasis in Creativity and Innovative Solutions

I have picked up skills like leadership, organization, and knowledge of the Adobe Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, Premiere Pro, InDesign).

Some accomplishments I have had at BSU is maintaining a GPA above 3.5 and made Dean's List in spring semester of 2023 and 2024.

Century College

2021 - 2023

General Studies

My time at Century College was to work on getting my generals done so I could transfer to a university and pursue a Graphic Design degree.

Some skills I picked up at Century was photography. I had learned how to use both digital and film cameras. I had also worked in Adobe Lightroom and a darkroom for developing film photographs.

Blaine High School

2017 - 2021

High School Diploma

My time at Blaine High School, I was in the Center for Engineering, Mathematics, and Science Program (CEMS) for all 4 years. I had graduated with over a 3.5 GPA as well as the top 25% of my class.

Resume

Skeeter Stitch

Jan 2023 - May 2023

Graphic Designer

Completes mockups in Adobe based platforms (Illustrator, Photoshop)
Print vellum, burn and wash out screens and prep for ink printing
Communicate with clients with their orders
Apparel and logo design
Working with automatic and manual screen press
Filing orders from clients

The UPS Store

Jan 2024 - May 2025

Graphic Designer

Prepares and assembles images and illustrative material and copy and manages layout for publication
Prepares/completes the creative concepts, graphic design, pre-press work, and technical specifications necessary to complete projects
Completes pre-press set up in Adobe based platforms (Acrobat InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop)
Produces/designs, proofs, and updates materials for customer projects
Performs other duties as assigned

Digital Corps - BSU

Sept 2024 - May 2025

Graphic Designer

Communicating with clients through emails and job forms
Completes pre-press set up in Adobe based platforms (Acrobat InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop)
Produces/designs, proofs, and updates materials for customer projects

Infinity from Marvin

May 2025 - Present

Marketing Intern - Graphic Design

Partner with marketing team to design marketing materials to meet strategic and creative project goals through print and digital mediums.
With guidance from the marketing creative specialist, take projects through all phases of the design process (conception to production).
Ensure brand design, quality, and guidelines are met.
Organize and assist with maintaining asset management site.
Assist with photo management and correction.