MERCH & PACKAGING DESIGN · COLUMBUS, OHIO

Merch People Keep. Packaging That Earns Its PLACE ON THE Shelf.

Apparel, packaging, print, and the small stuff that carries a brand further than an ad does. I spent ten years designing apparel for major retailers before starting the studio, so everything I make is built to actually get produced, sold, and kept. Not just another item for the landfill with your logo on it.

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TEN YEARS OF MAKING THE SHIRTS THAT END UP ON STORE SHELVES NATIONWIDE

Before Ajax Anvil Co., I was a senior designer in licensed apparel, making graphics for brands like Disney, Marvel, Star Wars, and Nintendo that sold at Target, Hot Topic, BoxLunch, Urban Outfitters, and more. That's where I learned how things actually get made: print methods, factory limits, and what makes someone pick a shirt off the rack.

Now I bring that to independent brands. Your merch and packaging get the same retail-level thinking, with someone who actually knows your business.

MY DESIGNS HAVE SOLD AT

Target
Hot Topic
BoxLunch
PacSun
Urban Outfitters
Kohl's
Walmart

WHAT I MAKE

MERCHANDISE

  • T-shirts, hats, and hoodies

  • Stickers, pins, and postcards

  • Event and pop-up merch kits

  • Collectibles like playmats, tokens, and standees

  • Staff uniforms that people actually want to wear

PACKAGING

  • Cans, bottles, and labels

  • Boxes, cartons, and multi-packs

  • Takeout packaging: boxes, bags, and the details

  • Packaging systems that stretch across a whole product line

  • 3D renders so you can launch before the first run is printed

MERCH PACKAGES, NOT JUST ONE-OFF SHIRTS

One shirt is a souvenir. A full set that looks like it belongs together is a brand. I design merch as a package: shirts, hats, stickers, pins, and whatever else fits, made as one collection so every launch, event, or drop has something worth lining up for.

I worked with The Warp Gate to create a full commander pod series of merchandise that has continued to be a huge success at conventions for people looking for something unique and different.

RECENT MERCH & PACKAGING WORK

THE WARP GATE

We have created a fantasy universe for the brand, expanding across branding, murals, tees, hats, standees, and more.

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CHIMMELIER: KOREAN FRIED CHICKEN

A takeout box engineered with the manufacturer to keep fried chicken crispy, plus bags, glove packets, and event merch kits.

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YOJU SOJU

Cans, 4-packs, crates, and launch renders for a first-of-its-kind Hard Matcha Latte and Hard Vietnamese Coffee.

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HOW A MERCH OR PACKAGING PROJECT WORKS

1

Forge Session

Free 45-minute call. You leave with a direction, a rough scope, and a real number.

2

Proposal & Deposit

Scope, timeline, price. A signed agreement and 50% deposit hold your spot.

3

Discovery

Your product, your customers, where it sells, and your production budget and limits.

4

Design

Designs shown on real mockups and renders, so you see it on the shelf first. Two rounds of revisions.

5

Production-ready

Print-ready files and specs, and I can work directly with your printer or manufacturer.

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"I had the pleasure of working on packaging, apparel, and ancillary products for the brand, Source Cannabis. Working with Jack goes beyond the scope of simply hiring a designer. You are getting a partner whose creative vision will bring new life to whatever project you have in mind."

  • CHERN MALEKANI, FORMER MARKETING DIRECTOR, SOURCE CANNABIS

INVESTMENT

Merch and packaging projects start at $7,500. My focus is to create tailored packages that are built around providing ongoing value to you and your business’ goals.

Bigger rollouts, like a new brand across several locations or a full product line, get scoped and priced in your Forge Session.

QUESTIONS YOU MAY HAVE

I just need one t-shirt. Can you help?

I no longer offer individual t-shirt, or one-off items on their own. If it's part of a launch, a large event, or a bigger rollout, let's talk.

Can you design cans and labels for drinks?

Yup! I can design any type of label or packaging that you may need for your products, regardless of what it may be. However, I do not do product or packa engineering

Do you handle printing and production?

I deliver print-ready files and specs, and I can work directly with your printer or manufacturer to ensure everything gets made just right.

Can you do the murals, merch, & packaging too?

Of course! I’ve built my expertise around being able to create full 360° visual service packages to help maintain consistency, and so nothing gets lost between vendors.