It’s me, your boy,
Ben Mays.

It’s me, your boy,
Ben Mays.

I’m a senior designer based in Richmond, Virginia, drawn to thoughtful systems, sharp campaigns, and work that makes complicated information easier to understand.

Design was the one AP class that actually stuck in high school. I still started college in business school, promptly tanked it, then found VCU’s Creative Advertising program, where everything finally clicked. Funny how the thing I didn’t plan for turned out to be the plan.

I’ve never been one to say no to a design challenge, which is how I’ve ended up with my hands in a little of everything, from UI/UX and web to video, packaging, brand systems, 3D, and large format print for the trade show floor. The range is the part I like most.

Outside of work, I’m usually knee-deep in a project. Right now that’s a growing wall of monsteras, keeping a ’01 740i on the road, and a slow overland build on my ’09 GX470 that’s never quite finished (that’s the fun part). I run and lift to stay sane, and I’m finally working up to a 10k instead of just talking about it. When I do sit still, it’s Rocket League, Call of Duty, or a custom keyboard I don’t strictly need, all delightfully supervised by my daughter, Suki (she’s a cat).

Ben Mays smiling with his pet cat, vintage car, and houseplant.

THE SHORT AND SWEET VERSION

Experience

POWERFLEET | 2022-PRESENT

Senior Graphic Designer

Designing across brand, campaign, web, event, and sales materials for a global B2B technology company. My work supports regional marketing teams, product initiatives, trade shows, digital campaigns, and ongoing brand system development.

BLACKBRIAR REGULATORY SERVICES

Brand Developer & Graphic Designer

Created brand, print, digital, and marketing materials for a regulatory consulting firm working in a highly technical space. This role helped shape my approach to clear communication, structured design, and making complex information easier to understand.

INDEPENDENT

Freelance Designer

Partnering with clients on brand identity, web direction, editorial layouts, packaging, and marketing materials. Freelance work has given me space to explore different industries, build flexible visual systems, and turn early ideas into polished design directions.