studiokntc

Tim Mendez – studiokntc founder

About studiokntc

Tim Mendez – studiokntc founder

The mission at studiokntc is expressed through a visual language that is bold, energetic, and sleek. Our work evokes a fresh and sophisticated passion for storytelling that brings a sense of purpose to your ideas with untapped potential.

We strive to embody adaptability, innovation and intentionality through a brand that serves to problem solve and empower others by bringing your creativity to life.

MAP360 Collective

2026

St. John's Athletics

2025

MHM Productions

2021-26

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Recent Works

SUMMARY

Creative and detail-oriented graphic designer with a strong passion for motion graphics, branding, and social media design.
Experienced in collaborating on real-world projects through internships and freelance work.

Creative and detail-oriented graphic designer with a strong passion for motion graphics, branding,
and social media design. Experienced in collaborating on real-world projects through internships and freelance work.

EXPERIENCE

Graphic Design Intern

MAP360 Collective (2026 – Present)

MAP360 Collective
(2026 – Present)

• Created advertisements for digital and physical TV and film releases from several production companies (Egan, Alliance)

• Developed multiple layouts and templates for branded social media content

• Rendered mockups for real life installations of wild postings, digital trucks and large scale event posters

St. John’s University Athletics (2025)

• Assisted in meetings with several team members on new concepts for accolade and milestone graphics

• Created social media graphics for in-game events and other related posts for men’s and women’s lacrosse and baseball teams.

Seeding Sovereignty (2025)

• Collaborated and edited carousel posts for social media regarding indigenous liberation and other current events

• Created multi-page spreadsheets to analyze social media interactions and trends

• Developed multiple presentations to display trends and influence future design decisions

Freelance Graphic Designer

St. John’s University SOAR (Office of Sexual violence Outreach, Awareness & Response) (2024 – 2025)

• Animated characters for work videos and presentations

• Created 2 sticker series based on illustrations for training programs

• Updated branding guidelines and created 4 new logo variations

Stepinac Men’s Basketball (2024)

• Created in-arena graphics for ribbon banners and scoreboard

• Collaborated on graphics for multiple invitational tournaments

New York Riptide Lacrosse (2023)

• Created game notes package including player and team profiles, statistics, and leaderboards

• Edited 20+ player and coach headshots for use in game notes package

MHM Productions (2021 – Present)

MHM Productions
(2021 – Present)

• Assisted in setup and production for in-person live events

• Created and operated graphics for live televised sporting events

• Edited photos and created several social media graphics

St. John’s University Resident Assistant

St. John’s University
Resident Assistant

Resident Assistant (2022 – 2025)

Resident Assistant
(2022 – 2025)

• Hosted events to foster a larger community and educate residents

• Managed and supervising on-campus residents in various living situations

• Responded to emergencies and violations while communicating with supervisors

EDUCATION

St. John’s University

BFA in Graphic Design (2021 – 2025)

BFA in Graphic Design
(2021 – 2025)

• St. John’s University Dean’s List

• University Academic Merit Recipient

• Yeh Art Gallery BFA Exhibition 2023

SKILLS

Technical Skills

• Branding, Generative AI, Illustration, Logo Design, Motion Graphics, Packaging, Social Media, Typography, Web Design

Software

• Adobe Programs, After Effects, Dreamweaver, Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop, Figma, Glyphs, Google Docs, Keynote, Microsoft Office