SUMMARY
Combines **+ years experience in multi–discipline design and direction, with focus on events, graphics, and interiors. Small agency background with big–name clients and fast–moving deadlines, who’s comfortable wearing many hats. Talent for leading and inspiring others to produce the optimal brand experience across multiple touchpoints. Experienced in managing projects and teams of all sizes.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Events / Environments
• Coordinated environmental, experiential, and graphic elements for launch events, shop–in–shops, pop–ups, and parties
• Adapted companies’ brand guidelines & messaging in compelling methods to environments, collateral, and activations
• Lead projects from concept to completion: Ideation, concept renderings & illustrations, floor plans, shop drawings, production, talent sourcing, uniform design, and more
• Managed clients & directed fabricators, vendors, designers, and artists
Visual Design / Brand & Strategy
• Brought projects from design to production in assorted mediums & budgets
• Developed corporate & product branding, identities, and packaging
• Directed & created influencer deliveries, presentations, environmental branding, stationary systems, and high–end collateral
• Conceived & produced outputs within regulatory compliance
• Designed & developed ui, web sites, apps, and video games
WORK HISTORY
13 DESIGNS, New York
2006–Present
Creative Direction, Graphics, Events, and Interiors
Selected Clients: AmEx Publishing, L'Oreal, Target, Dwell, Beiersdorf, Johnson & Johnson, Mulberry, Elle, P&G, Estée Lauder, Unilever, Late Night with Jimmy Fallon, Urban Daddy
MOBB STUDIO, New York
2002–2003
Art Direction, Interiors, and Graphics
FREELANCE Since 1997
Creative Direction, Interiors, and Graphics
Selected Clients: Ralph Lauren, Sony, Puma, Polaroid, Genzyme, Shiseido Cosmetics, Intel, George P. Johnson
EDUCATION
University of Michigan, Ann Arbor
Bachelor of Fine Arts, graphic/industrial design
NOTABLE PROJECTS
Travel + Leisure Global Bazaar
www.jason-creative.com/tlgb/
Created & produced the overall look & feel for the experiential, multi–cultural travel themed show, and its 50+ branded sponsor activations
League Collegiate Outfitters
www.jason-creative.com/league/
Developed & implemented environmental brand identity for 2,500+ college & university book stores,and designed company offices & showroom
Target
www.jason-creative.com/target/
Crafted over 40 unique event experiences tailored to media & digital influencers
Indie Beauty Expo
www.jason-creative.com/ibe/
Created look & feel for upstart beauty trade show and produced event two consecutive years
OMR Goods
www.jason-creative.com/omr/
Designed & consulted on all products, graphics, and packaging, and formulated brand strategy
Johnson & Johnson
www.jason-creative.com/JnJ/
Created identity & collateral for the ceo and Office of the Chairman
SKILLS
• Inspiring leader who’s driven to deliver engaging, first–rate creative outputs
• Spirited & detail–oriented problem solver with strong visual, verbal, and written communication skills
• Conceptual thinker & pragmatic designer with tactical understanding of how to produce
• Highly collaborative, with ability to partner with multiple departments & teams
• Adept with creating & managing budgets
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite
• Working experience in SketchUp, Asana, Basecamp, MS Office, iWork, and html/css
INTERESTS
60’s Graphic Design / Vintage Motorcycles / Photography / Live Music / My Dogs