FREELANCE DESIGNER
The XD Agency
Assist studio with pitch work and creative direction for experiential events
June 2021 – Present
XD Agency
Optimist Inc – Los Angeles, CA
Marketing Agency
Offer creative consulting / lead graphic designers / create graphics and experiential design elements for Google Marketing Live 2020 / present ideas and design to Google
February- March 2020
Optimistinc
Impact XM – Los Angeles, CA
Marketing + Advertising Agency
Created graphics for pitch projects. Developed mood boards and designed oversized graphics for The Wonderful Company
January 2020
impact-xm.com
Civic Entertainment Group – Los Angeles, CA
Marketing + Advertising Agency
Assisted with deck design and graphics for pitches.
January 2020
civic-us.com
ASSOCIATE CREATIVE DIRECTOR
George P. Johnson – Torrance, CA
Event & Experience Marketing
#1 ranked global event and experience marketing agency, working with leading companies looking for innovative marketing solutions that activate their brands and motivate their audiences through live experiences.
Led creative 2D design team and served as a branding expert in visual communications. Designed strategic, branded experiences and created marketing campaigns across multiple platforms for live events, exhibits, trade shows, new media and print communications in Asian, US and European markets. Obtained high-profile agency accounts with top-notch creative campaigns and effective team management.
July 2013 – December 2019
georgepjohnson.com
CREATIVE DIRECTOR
Deluxe Entertainment Group – Hollywood, CA
Motion Pictures & Film industry
The Ecosystem of Media & Entertainment specializing in end-to-end production services and workflow solutions delivered in strategic locations worldwide.
Facilitated strategic brainstorming, including creative execution and development of branding, print collateral, online and print ad campaigns, web design, interactive sales presentations and style guides. Updated digital graphics on numerous social media platforms monthly. Coordinated and art directed photo shoots for Deluxe and its sister companies Encore, EFILM, Beast, Company 3 and Method Studios. Created Flash ads for post production marketing purposes. Art directed marketing focus on US and Hispanic audiences and lead a national creative team at a Fortune 500 company. Presented sales campaigns, branded campaigns and logo development to management and high-level decision makers.
February 2012 – February 2013
bydeluxe.com
Freelance Art Director/Senior Designer
Los Angeles, CA
Specializing in creative consulting, custom branding and design for digital and print media for Latin, US and European markets.
Works with small- to large-size companies and clients from briefing to fulfillment and leads all design aspects including html, flash and custom wordpress. Strives to find a balance between the idea, its function and the aesthetics of each project. Translates collateral into German, Spanish & French. Travels worldwide managing photography and video crews, coordinating schedules and directing lifestyle photo shoots and promotional videos for cruise industry.
AD AGENCIES / DESIGN STUDIOS:
• EyeballNY Design Studio – Venice, CA
• George P. Johnson – Torrance, CA
• High Wide & Handsome – Culver City, CA
• Version-X – Hollywood, CA
• Sagon-Phior – Los Angeles, CA
OTHERS:
Larrabee Studios – Hollywood, CA / Mosko Developers – Bahamas / AG Findings – Ft. Lauderdale, CA / Lenovo – San Francisco, CA / Paul Gauguin Cruises – Tahiti / The Yachts of Seabourn – Europe / iBOLT USA – Los Angeles, CA / iGRIP & HR GmbH – Germany
ASSOCIATE CREATIVE DIRECTOR
PIL Creative Group – Coral Gables, FL
Full-service, Integrated Marketing Agency
The #1 ranked global event and experience marketing agency, working with leading companies who are looking for innovative marketing solutions that motivate their audiences and activate their brands through live experiences.
Translate marketing and sales objectives into creative strategies and concepts for both print and online properties. Responsible for the creative direction, layout and photo art direction. Creative leadership for a team of 12 & managed freelance/contract employee relationships. Travel around the globe with the photography crew and coordinate, schedule & art direct lifestyle photo shoots – Clients include: The Yachts of Seabourn // Regent Cruises & Hotels // Yahoo!
April 2007 – September 2009
pilcreativegroup.com
ART DIRECTOR
DJS Marketing – Miami, FL
Advertising & Marketing
Responsible for the creative direction, layout and photo art direction for luxury products. Other working roles include client interaction and presentations, proposal responses, team building, vendor relations and brand strategy. Clients include: Bluestar Jets // The W Hotels // The Sheraton Hotels
September 2006 – April 2007
djs-marketing.com
ART DIRECTOR
Soffer Adkins – Fort Lauderdale, FL
Advertising & Design
Strategic brainstorming, including creative execution and development of advertising campaigns, branding, web design and collateral pieces. Create storyboards for promotional videos. Assist in lifestyle photo shoots – Clients include: Mc Donald’s // Marriott Hotels // The Element // Bonaventure Resort & Spa among others
April 2004 – September 2006
sofferadkins.com
GRAPHIC DESIGNER
THB USA & Germany Inc. – Coral Gables, FL
Telecommunications & Marketing
Created & produced promotional material for THB USA, THB Germany & THB Poland. Translate printed material to German, Spanish & French – Collateral production for: Porsche // Cingular
September 2003 – April 2004