CREATIVITY WITH PURPOSE

Not just another creative, but a creative who harnesses the power of storytelling and visual communication to challenge perceptions, and drive meaningful engagement.

14+ years of pushing creative boundaries while maintaining a human-centered approach to design and user interaction with some of today’s most recognized brands.

CASE STUDIES

PRODUCT LAUNCH

CATALOG DESIGN & PHOTOGRAPHY

APPAREL DESIGN

PRESS RELEASE EVENT

ADVERTISING / DIGITAL MARKETING

BRANDING & ASSET MANAGEMENT

LARGE SCALE MARKETING

  • "We need to hire like, 100 more Matts."

    Jim Gianpetro - Creative Director
    Stratus

  • "Wildly creative and an absolute pleasure to work with."

    Joel McCall - Executive Creative Director
    George P. Johnson

  • "I'm just loving the Amazon A+ content from our creative director Matt Krajniak."

    Dylan Rhodes - CEO
    Parker Lambert

  • "Superb ability to pivot quickly with clients needs while remaining collaborative.

    Hannah Shipley - Account Director
    George P. Johnson

EXPERTISE

Print Design

  • Professional layout design of catalogs, magazines, sales sheets, brochures, handouts and more of all sizes and copy requirements.

  • In-depth knowledge and understanding of large print practices for vinyl, booth, billboard and other large print needs.

  • Understanding of print materials needed for specific usages such as outdoor, window clings or material that requires backlit capabilities.

  • Experience in package design using both white label and custom packaging layout and design.

  • Years of successful booth and exhibit display designs and concepts.

Conceptual

  • Research and sample data on current market trends.

  • Proven track record of RFP presentation design resulting in new business and conceptual success rate.

  • Utilizing AI tools to generate impactful visual concepts for client presentations and pitches.

  • Keen understanding of tight deadlines, budgets and client priorities for presentations and conceptual ideas.

Digital Design

  • Experience in engagement, post and ad design across social media platforms such as instagram, facebook, google ads & linkedin.

  • Basic HTML and CSS practice to create engaging and websites and landing pages.

  • Figma and Adobe XD experience in basic prototyping of interactive engagements such as apps or custom software.

  • 3D design and rendering skills for booth/exhibit concepts.

Video / Motion Graphics

  • Highly experienced in video editing using Premier PRO and After Effects.

  • Intermediate knowledge of motion graphics and 2D animation.

  • Experience creating eye-catching gifs and loops for various social media content across all platforms.

Merchandising / Branding

  • Research and sample data on product and design trends.

  • Strong knowledge on custom apparel and merchandise layouts.

  • Ability to create detail brand guidelines and best practices.

  • Utilizing creative thinking under current brand guidelines.

Creative Direction / Leadership

  • Years of experience directing product and lifestyle photoshoots from model & prop selection, to final post editing.

  • Highly collaborative and understanding creative does not come from a single source, but rather a collective group of ideas.

  • Client facing experience presenting design pitches.

  • 6+ Years of coaching adult MMA, building teamwork, and cultivating a collaborative & fun environment.

BRANDS I’VE WORKED WITH

NOT JUST ANOTHER

EXPERIENCE

With over a decade of graphic design experience across both in-house and agency environments, I bring a versatile skill set and deep understanding of brand, strategy, and execution—ready to take on any digital or print project with confidence and precision.

CREATIVITY

My creativity isn't just about aesthetics—it's a strategic tool that drives engagement, elevates brand perception, and delivers measurable results for products and services, from increased conversions to stronger customer loyalty.

TENACITY

Fueled by tenacity and a sharp eye for detail, I confidently tackle any creative project—adapting on the fly, problem-solving in real time, and ensuring high-quality outcomes even under shifting demands or tight deadlines.

Let’s discuss how my skills can create lasting impressions on clients, customers and maybe even extraterrestrials.

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