Alex Koehler

Multidisciplinary musician, educator, and graphic designer with graduate training in Jazz Studies, and professional experience spanning jazz performance, ensemble direction, audio production, and visual communication for arts and live music. Experienced in translating complex musical ideas into engaging stories and experiences for students and listeners through live performance, education, design, and media production.

GRAPHIC DESIGNER & PRODUCTION ARTIST - FORMATIONS INC. (In-house)

(2024-03 - 2025-01)

• Designed and produced print and digital assets for museum exhibits and cultural institutions, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and adherence to brand and ADA-compliant standards using Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop).
• Designed and produced marketing materials, signage, and educational content for museum exhibits and cultural institutions.
• Managed production files and organized asset libraries for efficient cross-team workflow.

GRAPHIC DESIGNER & PACKAGING ARTIST - POSI-TONE RECORDS (Freelance)

(2016-01)

• Developed album covers, multi-panel packaging, and promotional materials for international jazz releases.
• Prepared press-ready production files aligning with label and manufacturer specs.
• Created print and digital assets supporting streaming, social media, and distribution platforms.

MUSICAL DIRECTOR, PRODUCER, PERFORMER, & EDUCATOR - FREELANCE - Portland metropolitan area

(2011-06)

• Music director, performer, and arranger for original and collaborative jazz projects around the Portland metropolitan area.
• Award-winning composer (Best Original Score, 2025 East Village NY Film Festival); licensed work through Marmoset for commercial sync placements.
• Leading live performance programming, including contextualizing introductions and audience-facing speaking roles to present repertoire and introduce musicians.
• Provide private instruction in piano and bass in the SE area of Portland, notably at Milwaukie Music Connection.

SOFTWARE ENGINEER & QA SPECIALIST - LANGUAGELINE SOLUTIONS

(2020-09 - 2022-10)

• Reviewed and quality-checked digital content, ensuring accuracy in localization and accessibility.
• Supported production workflows for e-learning materials and training resources in structured digital environments.
• Maintained attention to detail across high-volume content pipelines under strict deadlines in a B2B environment.

JAZZ BAND INSTRUCTOR - WEST LINN HIGH SCHOOL

(2016-11 - 2020-03)

• Directed award-winning jazz ensemble, including rehearsal planning, performance prep, and festival programming.
• Taught jazz theory, improv, history, and ensemble cohesion and performance practice.
• Created and delivered educational materials, arranging music and leading student ensembles.

B.A. - Music Composition - Lewis & Clark College

M.M. - Jazz Studies - Portland State University