Cole Lemke

Cole Lemke has worked in the design and branding industry for over a decade. In 2009, they began their career as a Quality Assurance (QA) at Cryptic Studios. In the same year, they also started their freelance illustration and graphic design business. In 2015, they established Chump Magic, a continuation of their freelance illustration and graphic design business, under a new business name, as well as the introduction of an online store and various products with their artwork. In 2020, they converted Chump Magic into an LLC. In 2019, Cole began working as the Director of Design and Branding at MERGE4, an awesome sock company. Cole has had the pleasure of working with many great people, such as Salesforce, KISS, DEVO, San Diego Zoo, Jimbo Phillips, Caia Koopman, Mountain Dew Dew Tours, Santa Cruz Bikes, BeastWreck, Coachella, New Deal Skateboards, and many more.

Cole Lemke attended The Art Institutes from 2006 to 2009, where they earned a BFA in Game Art and Design. Prior to that, they attended Cabrillo College for Fine Arts/Studio Arts, and Aptos High School.