Hello, I’m Justin! 

I’m a creative director, designer, puppet maker, and musician who loves creating all kinds of things, with all kinds of people.

I studied graphic design at MICA and spent years working in all kinds of creative spaces — from global agencies like Leo Burnett to small studios, and eventually starting my own little design studio back in 2011. I’ve also been lucky enough to tour the world playing in bands, which has been a huge part of my life and creative journey.

Over time, I’ve learned to pick up new skills as needed — things like illustration, animation, video editing, and film scoring — mostly by figuring things out as I go. During the lockdown, I started building puppets, and it quickly became something I truly love.

These days, I freelance as a designer, make and perform with puppets for videos, and still write and play music in a few bands. I try to stay curious, keep learning, and put care into everything I make.

Justin Lee Gilman