Michael Corey

Design and Art Direction

Projects, Info, Instagram

Michael Corey 
Typographic Scientist

Available for freelance & full-time opportunities.

Services
Graphic Design
Art Direction
Custom Typography

typographicscientist@gmail.com
Instagram
Are.na About

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Michael Corey is a Los Angeles–based designer + art director. His work spans brand identity, typography, art direction, strategy, and self-initiated projects.

He graduated from Ringling College of Art and Design and began his career interning at MullenLowe and freelancing at Leo Burnett. He then worked with the in-house creative team at Puffco for four years, contributing to social accounts, marketing campaigns, key art, merch, and experiential design for events.

Most recently, he worked as a Senior Designer at Day One Agency, working across L.L.Bean, Chipotle, e.l.f., and Pacifico.

Outside the studio, he can be found surfing, rock climbing, or watching movies with his cat, Ryu.
 
Experience

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Sr. Designer, Day One Agency
May 2025 -  Sept 2026

Graphic Designer, Super Evil Genius Corp.
Jan 2025 – May 2025

Graphic Designer, Puffco Los Angeles
Sept 2020 – Sept 2024

Freelance Designer, Leo Burnett Chicago
Aug 2019 – Mar 2020

Design Intern, Leo Burnett Chicago
June 2019 – Aug 2019

Design Intern, Mullenlowe Los Angeles
June 2018 – Aug 2018
Education

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Ringling College of Art and Design
BFA Graphic Design, 2019

Awards

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2019 – GDUSA, Students To Watch
2019 – STA100, Where The Wind Blows 4
2021 – Clio Cannabis Bronze (Film/Video – “4.20 News”)
2023 – Clio Cannabis Silver (Branded Ent. & Content – “Wizard”)

EYES.LIPS. FACE  CARD.
2026 As one of my first projects at Day One, I worked on the launch of e.l.f. Cosmetics’ Vitamin C Serum—a brightening, radiance-boosting formula at an accessible $17 price point. I collaborated with a team of copywriters and art directors to create digital assets, a suite of credit card mailers, and contributed on set during the photoshoot. 

The Commercial


TEAM
Group SVP, Story: Tim Clarke
SVP, Story: Mau Galvan
VP, Story: Aly Comingore
Senior Director of Story: Olivia Campana
VP, Creative Director: Brent Pritchett
SVP, Creative Director: Amanda Ford
Associate Creative Director: Paige Nuckols
Art Director: Anna Eastman
Sr. Integrated Producer: Dylan Givens
Sr. Designer: Jenny Ko
Sr. Designer: Michael Corey

L.L.Bean Off The Grid
2026 Developed the typographic direction for L.L.Bean’s Off The Grid campaign, encouraging audiences to disconnect from social media and reconnect with the outdoors throughout the month of May.

“In recognition of Mental Health Awareness Month, outdoor retailer L.L.Bean is going “off the grid” for a second consecutive year, pausing all social media channels to prioritize time outside and encouraging followers to join them. Beginning May 1, the company will wipe its social media profiles clean, leaving behind expert-informed resources, tips and tools to support people in getting outside for their own mental wellbeing – however, wherever and whenever they can.“.

Executive Creative Director: Daniel Lustig
SVP, Creative Director: Lily di Costanzo
Senior Director, Story: Clara Malley
Sr. Designer: Michael Corey

Stephen Wilson Jr.
2025 He describes this song as a chapter in the story of his life where he grew up boxing, exploring with no fear, grungy music, and his fathers impact on his life. I explored the themes of the single and created designs that reflect the tone and unique perspective of indie country artist Stephen Wilson Jr.

Puffco Merch
2020–2024 Waterhash Crewneck

Creative Director: Kirk Summers
Production: Mo Carpio, Kaitlynn Scannel
Art Direction: Daniel Paris, Michael Corey
Photography: Jaya Kang
Illustration: Anthony Calvert
Concept: Michael Corey

Contemporary Hash Tech Shirt

Art Direction: Keely Metlen, Ryan Valentin
Photographer: Guicho Palma
Photo asst: @monicazulemaa @madebyabe
Talent: @zackshoots @tripl3lex @lei.ugh @so_phiaflores
HMUA: @disc0_lem0nade
Design: Michael Corey
Producers: Mo Carpio, Kaitlynn Scannel, Keely Metlen
Asst: @thevelvetdevil333

Puffco Pivot
2025 The Pivot puts the full Puffco experience in your pocket. The same size as a pen, this discreet, mobile vaporizer features a quick-release 3D Chamber that delivers premium flavor and real-time temperature control.

Creative Director: Kirk Summers
Production: Mo Carpio, Kaitlynn Scannel, Keely Metlen
Art Direction: Michael Corey
Photography: Gabe Bienczycki

L.L.Bean Holiday Print Ads
2025 Print ads to support the L.L.Bean Holiday 2025 campaign, Invited to the Holidays Since 1912. The pages were designed to create the illusion of looking inside a flannel shirt. The tag reveals the practical details of the NYC pop-up.

VP, Brand: Alex Slavin
SVP, Creative Director: Amanda Ford
Sr. Designer: Michael Corey

Puffco Product Launches
2020-2024 I worked with the puffco creative team to concept, design, and art direct for Puffco product launches.

Peak Pro Outdoor

Creative Director: Kirk Summers
Production: Mo Carpio, Kaitlynn Scannel
Art Direction: Daniel Paris, Michael Corey
Photography: Jaya Kang
Styling: Shareef Grady

Misc. Projects
2019-2026

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