Social Media Strategist & Creative Director

Jonathan
Man.

Full-stack content creator responsible for 40M+ views across platforms. I own the entire pipeline — strategy, scripting, videography, design, and audio — for brands, artists, and startups.

Sealknight character
0Total Views Across Platforms
0Followers Grown
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Flagship Project
Personal Brand
Sealknight

Sealknight is my personal content brand and my most significant body of work. Built entirely from scratch in August 2025, it's where I developed and proved my methodologies for viral short-form content. Every element, from scripting, camera, edit, audio, to graphics is mine.

This account generated 36 million views on its own and over 80+ videos surpassing 100,000 views each.

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Reposted by TeamWater
The collaborative Instagram presence of MrBeast & Mark Rober — content reposted to their shared audience
36M+
Views on Sealknight alone
80+
Videos over 100K views
100%
Solo produced — strategy to final cut
Aug '25
Built from scratch — zero to viral
Portfolio

The work.

A breakdown of what I've built across growth, video, music, design, and illustration.

Before & After
Instagram
Before
Instagram Before
August 2025
After
Instagram After
May 2026
TikTok
Before
TikTok Before
10K followers in 28 days
After
TikTok After
May 2026

Instagram reels open in a new tab. TikTok embeds load directly.

'From the Winter Debris' — CD Design for Yehon
'From the Winter Debris' — CD Design for Yehon
Postcard — Lace
Postcard — Lace
Concept Chiikawa CD
Concept Chiikawa CD
Logo — Da Vinci Institute
Logo — Da Vinci Institute
Logo Concepts for Lace
Logo Concepts for Lace
Lace — Logo
Lace — Logo
Advertising Poster — Simple Legend Koji Hong Kong
Advertising Poster — Simple Legend Koji Hong Kong
Advertising Poster — Simple Legend Koji Hong Kong (Alternate)
Advertising Poster — Simple Legend Koji Hong Kong (Alternate)
Winged Seal Plushie Design — @ssealknight
Winged Seal Plushie Design — @ssealknight
Frost Children T-shirt — Black ver.
Frost Children T-shirt — Black ver.
Nabi Cat Cafe — Decor Poster
Nabi Cat Cafe — Decor Poster
Nabi Cat Cafe — Storefront T-shirt
Nabi Cat Cafe — Storefront T-shirt
Nabi Cat Cafe — Matcha Cat T-shirt
Nabi Cat Cafe — Matcha Cat T-shirt
Frost Children T-shirt — White ver.
Frost Children T-shirt — White ver.
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Sealknight
@ssealknight

All original illustrations, animations, and artwork are published on my Instagram. Follow along to see the full body of work.

View on Instagram ↗
Full-Stack Creator

One person.
Entire pipeline.

No agency required. I handle every stage of production independently — delivering quality that typically takes a whole team.

01
Strategy & Scripting
Content calendars, trend research, brand voice, and full script writing.
02
Videography & Photography
On-location and studio shooting for short-form video and branded stills.
03
Video Editing
Full post-production optimized for retention, pacing, and virality.
04
Audio Engineering
Sound design, mixing, and audio for polished, broadcast-quality content.
05
Graphic Design & Illustration
Brand identity, social graphics, thumbnails, and original illustration.
Skills & Tools
Platforms
InstagramTikTokYouTube ShortsFacebookPinterest
Content & Video
VideographyPhotographyVideo EditingScriptingStoryboarding
Audio
Audio EngineeringSound DesignMusic ProductionLogic Pro XFL StudioAbleton Live
Design & Illustration
Graphic DesignIllustrationAdobe PhotoshopAdobe Premiere ProAdobe IllustratorAdobe AuditionCanvaProcreateKrita
Programming Languages
C++C#JavaHTMLCSSJavaScriptPython
Strategy
Content Calendar DevelopmentBrand StorytellingAudience GrowthTrend Analysis
Client Work

Artists & brands
I've worked with.

Alongside Sealknight, I've partnered with recording artists and companies across music, tech, and retail.

E-commerce
JPFans ↗
Social media content strategy and growth for a Japanese pop culture e-commerce brand.
Personal Brand
Sealknight ↗
End-to-end content creation and brand building for my own merchandise and content brand.
E-commerce / Apparel
Lunakomi ↗
Social media campaigns driving 3M+ views for an independent T-shirt brand.
E-commerce
Independent Artists
Helped independent artists build social media presence and drive audience engagement — contributing to successful Kickstarter funding campaigns through strategic content creation.
Cafe
Hops & Beans Cafe ↗
Social media content and brand presence for a local cafe.
Recording Artist
EJEAN ↗
Platform strategy, content creation, and audience growth around music releases.
Recording Artist
Niko Rain ↗
Social presence management, branded graphics, and short-form video content.
Recording Artist
Lace ↗
Fan engagement and follower growth through short-form video strategy.
Recording Artist
Mitsu ↗
Content strategy and branded visual assets supporting music releases and artist growth.
Recording Artist
Yehon ↗
Short-form video content and social presence development across platforms.
Record Label / Brand
Lauren Records ↗
Social media content strategy and visual branding for label releases and artist roster.
Government / Public Office
Fremont Mayor Raj Salwan ↗
Social media content and digital presence for the Mayor of Fremont.
Government / Public Office
District Attorney Ursula Jones ↗
Digital presence and social media content strategy for a local district attorney campaign.
Financial Advisory
Center Pillar Wealth Management ↗
Social media strategy and content creation for a financial advisory firm.
Media / Podcast
Fremont Focus Now ↗
Social media presence and short-form content strategy for a local media and podcast brand.
Nonprofit / Events
Music with a Mission ↗
Social media strategy and content creation for a mission-driven music organization.
Education

Design thinking
meets technical rigor.

2025
Bachelor of Arts — Design Studies
Graphic Design · San Jose State University · San Jose, CA
2022
Associate of Science — Computer Science
Programming & Systems · Ohlone College · Fremont, CA
Contact

Let's make something great.

Whether you're a brand, an artist, or a team at a top company — I'd love to hear about what you're building.

jonathan6036@gmail.com
Jonathan Man — Social Media Strategist & Creative Director
Newark, California · jonathan6036@gmail.com