About Me

Designer, thinker, and occasional overthinker.

Locations

Los Angeles • Remote

LA • Remote

experience

13 years • B2B + B2C

13 years • B2B + B2C

currently

Designer @ Nectar

Designer @ Nectar

Portrait of Paul Johns, graphic designer, against a dark background

Paul Johns, Designer

Portrait of Paul Johns, graphic designer, against a dark background

Paul Johns, Designer

Portrait of Paul Johns, graphic designer, against a dark background

Paul Johns, Designer

How it started:

I've been drawn to visual work since childhood — drawing, photography, film, print. In my teens I taught myself HTML and CSS from free resources on the internet. What I didn't realize at the time was that everything was teaching me the same thing. Composition, contrast, the way a viewer's eye moves, what makes them stop, what makes them feel something. The medium changes. The principles don't.

How it's going:

For 13 years I've been a professional graphic designer at various agencies. I'd still be doing this if it wasn't my job, but passion alone doesn't make good work. I read UX research, sweat the details, and won't sign off on a decision I can't defend. I lead with empathy, communicate well across roles, and have a remarkably low ego for a designer. I can also defend every decision I make with research, and I know when to let go.

Paul Johns, graphic designer

Let’s work together.

I hope you’ve had a chance to explore my portfolio and had a pleasant experience. If you think I’d be a good fit for your team or the sole designer for your company, let’s set up an interview. Don’t hesitate to reach out with questions, concerns, or even idle chit-chat. Take care, and thanks for visiting.

© 2026 Paul Johns

© 2026 Paul Johns

I'm not on social media.

I'm not on social media.