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Justyn Thomas is a highly skilled front-end developer and designer, specializing in WordPress, and armed with a degree in graphic design from Florida State University. With a deep understanding of user experience and a passion for creating visually stunning websites, Justyn brings a unique blend of technical expertise and artistic flair to his projects. His ability to seamlessly merge functionality with aesthetics sets him apart in the industry, ensuring that his websites are both visually captivating and user-friendly.

With a background in photojournalism, Justyn possesses a keen eye for storytelling and capturing powerful moments. His experiences in documenting real-life events and emotions have shaped his approach to design, allowing him to infuse his work with authenticity and narrative. Justyn’s ability to create visually compelling designs that evoke emotions and tell a story adds depth and impact to his projects, creating a truly immersive user experience.

Outside of his digital endeavors, Justyn finds solace and inspiration in gardening. With a passion for nurturing plant life and creating harmonious outdoor spaces, Justyn’s green thumb extends his creativity beyond the virtual realm. His understanding of balance, color, and natural beauty in gardening translates seamlessly into his design work, infusing his websites with organic elements and a sense of tranquility. Justyn’s love for gardening serves as a constant reminder of the interconnectedness between nature and design, allowing him to bring a unique and holistic approach to his projects.

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Education

Florida State University
Bachelors of Fine Arts in Graphic Design

Completed in July 2016

Experience

422 Agency
Creative Director Current

I have designed and developed websites, applications, user interfaces, and various print elements for a wide variety of clients. I have served in the capacity of head photographer, which developed skills in photo editing and image manipulation, established an archiving system along with tracking of all creative production and the overseeing of rights and reproduction contracts.

FAMU School of Journalism & Graphic Communication
Webmaster/Photographer 2017 – 2022

Responsible for layout and developing of a various university websites and applications. Included but not limited to maintenance and updating of existing websites. Create graphics for web and marketing materials. I also work with management to understand specific brand usage principles of the school.

Tallahassee Democrat
Freelance Photojournalist 2014-2016

I work as a visual storyteller, take photographs or film video segments, capture images in an authentic and ethical manner, write copy, captions or headlines to accompany photos, use image-editing software such as Photoshop to edit images, travel to photo shoot locations, and edit photographs or video for publication specific to the Internet.

Homes.com
Front-End Developer 2013-2016

I have designed and developed various websites for real estate agents and brokers across the world. My duties included, but were not limited to, mocking up websites and social media products, trouble shooting code, developing template systems, branding, researching and implementing modern techniques in design and development.

MACORK SOLUTIONS
Designer/Front End Developer 2011-2014

I have developed print designs and websites for well established businesses and clients and performed studio, portrait, event and video photography.

Tallahassee Community College
Multimedia Tutor 2009-2014

While at Tallahassee Community College, I worked as a lab assistant teaching and assisting students in all areas of design and web development. I also assisted in various school enhancement projects to boost school attendance within the program.