About Jake
Creative Professional | Sports Design & Digital Media
I'm a creative professional with a background in sports design, photography, and digital media. My journey started on the sidelines—capturing and designing for collegiate athletics—before expanding into comprehensive brand management and visual storytelling. I'm passionate about creating visuals and content that connect people, tell stories, and make ideas feel real.
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Career Timeline
Professional growth through increasingly responsible roles in collegiate athletics.
Graphic Designer & Photographer
SJSU Athletics
Lead graphic designer creating visual content for all SJSU Athletics teams including schedules, gameday graphics, social media content, and photography coverage.
Key Responsibilities
- Design weekly gameday graphics and promotional materials for 17+ sports teams
- Create schedule posters and tournament graphics for fall, spring, and summer seasons
- Photograph live sporting events and provide action photography for marketing use
- Develop social media content strategy and templates for Instagram and Twitter
- Collaborate with coaching staff and marketing team on brand consistency
- Manage rapid turnaround design requests for time-sensitive content
Notable Achievements
- Increased social media engagement by 40% through improved graphic design
- Developed standardized design templates used across all sports programs
- Covered 50+ live sporting events with professional photography
Skills Developed
Graphic Designer
Cal Football
Created comprehensive visual content for Cal Football including recruiting materials, gameday campaigns, and statistical graphics.
Key Responsibilities
- Design weekly game posters and matchup preview graphics
- Create recruiting materials for official visits and commitment announcements
- Develop statistical graphics and season recap visualizations
- Produce NFL Draft celebration graphics for former Cal players
- Design off-season promotional content and spring practice materials
Notable Achievements
- Designed graphics for 12 regular season games plus bowl game
- Created comprehensive recruiting package used for top-tier prospects
- Developed signature visual style adopted across Cal Football social media
Skills Developed
Design Intern
SJSU Football
Student internship focused on learning sports design fundamentals and supporting the football program's visual content needs.
Key Responsibilities
- Assisted with gameday content creation and social media graphics
- Supported award recognition graphics and milestone celebrations
- Learned industry-standard design software and sports marketing principles
- Collaborated with senior designers on major campaign projects
Notable Achievements
- Completed comprehensive sports design training program
- Contributed to 6+ gameday campaigns during internship period
- Received commendation for creativity and attention to detail
Skills Developed
Impact at SJSU Athletics
Photography & design for live sporting events
Comprehensive coverage across all Division I sports
Reaching fans across multiple platforms
Mentoring next generation of sports creatives
Skills & Focus Areas
Comprehensive expertise developed through diverse roles in collegiate athletics and digital media.
Sports Design
Game graphics, recruiting materials, brand systems
Branding
Visual identity, style guides, brand consistency
Photography
Sports action, event coverage, photo editing
UX Design
User interfaces, prototyping, design systems
Additional Expertise
Education
San José State University
Bachelor of Arts in Graphic Design
2018 - 2022
Focus on visual communication, typography, and digital design with emphasis on brand development and user experience.
Professional Development
Continuous Learning
Regular courses in UX/UI design, front-end development (HTML/CSS), Figma advanced techniques, and emerging design tools to stay current with industry trends.
Tools & Software
Design & Editing
Development
Additional Tools
A Little About Me
Beyond the professional work, I'm genuinely passionate about sports, design culture, and the intersection of creativity and technology. I believe the best work comes from understanding both the emotional heart of sports and the technical excellence of visual communication.
When I'm not designing or photographing, you'll find me watching games, exploring new design trends, experimenting with code, or seeking out creative inspiration in unexpected places. I'm always looking for the next project that challenges me to grow and create something meaningful.
Let's Create Something Great
Ready to bring your athletics program's visual content to the next level?