Jonathan Mikulak is a creative director, designer, and educator crafting integrated design solutions through empathy and collaboration.

Specializing in branding, digital and print design, marketing, campaign development, and experiential design, his expertise spans nearly two decades across agencies, in-house teams, and academia. His approach is grounded in empathy, collaboration, and a commitment to delivering elegant and impactful solutions.

With extensive experience leading multidisciplinary teams through research, strategy, and execution, he maintains a hands-on approach to design. By fostering client engagement in the creative process, he cultivates stronger partnerships, confident decision-making, and outcomes that reflect shared ownership and vision.

A former professor of Graphic Design and Visual Communication and past president of AIGA Vermont, he applies a human-centered, collaborative approach to leadership. His work focuses on mentoring creative teams, fostering innovation, and producing work that balances meaning with measurable impact.

His portfolio spans industries and is recognized for blending thoughtful strategy with inspiring creative. His philosophy emphasizes that the most effective design emerges from listening, collaboration, and crafting with purpose.