Creative Director

- JONATHAN STERN -

Creative Director with **+ years' experience in graphic design, branding,

marketing, and managing creative teams to produce exceptional work. Design Excellence Team Leadership Creative Strategy Livingston, NJ 07039 • 347-***-**** • ***********@*****.*** • LinkedIn • Portfolio Visionary designer and Creative Director with a proven track record of success. Through collaborative leadership, I leverage my expertise via art direction, graphic design, and business development. My ability to translate complex ideas into meaningful communications inspires teams and builds trust, driving creative excellence. I excel at merging strategic visions with actionable tactics, fostering a nourishing work environment that cultivates success.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Victory Healthcare Communications, Basking Ridge, NJ • Creative Director 01/2020 - 04/2024

Directed teams of designers, copywriters, and account / project managers to deliver exceptional creative marketing solutions for a diverse portfolio of clients

Leveraged expertise in graphic design, creative direction, and the Adobe Creative Suite to craft impactful visuals that resonated with key brand messaging

Conceptualized and executed unique communications, elevating digital, web and social media presence

Leveraged strong presentations and communication skills to win new client business

Utilized Adobe Creative Suite, InDesign, Photoshop, and Illustrator to execute designs WebMD, New York, NY • Senior Art Director 07/2019 - 12/2020

Collaborated with designers, writers, and coders to create dynamic print and digital campaigns

Using Adobe Creative Suite, designed original brand tactics to grow marketing efforts

Managed complex projects from start to finish on tight deadlines

Worked closely with production teams to execute high-quality print and digital materials

Directed branding executions to grow business and attract new clients across all health categories Everyday Health, New York, NY • Senior Art Director 07/2008 - 6/2019

Head graphic designer focused on sales development, product innovation, and communications

Managed creative team to develop design solutions to retain and grow business

Integral cross-department collaborator between strategy, sales, product, and digital marketing teams

Shaped branding guidelines and strategies while implementing conceptual and stylistic art direction

Designed new products, custom editorial website destinations, marketing materials, interactive advertisements, mobile integrations, sales presentations, event signage, and promotional flyers, brochures, invitations, meeting materials, custom videos, and more

Transformed brand messaging and sales offerings with the creation of a custom native advertising platform that grew business and improved branded content deployment

Two-time Everyday Health “Above and Beyond” and “Foundation Award” winner Dennis Publishing / Maxim and Stuff Magazines, New York, NY • Senior Art Director. 01/1999 - 06/2008

Designed impactful print and online marketing programs, advertorials, and branded event integrations

Lead and managed team of graphic designers and writers to produce impactful branded work

Created custom A-List celebrity event marketing programs for: Samsung, Bacardi, Pontiac, Bud Light, Borgata, Sony, to name a few

Branded events included: Signature Super Bowl parties, Movie Premieres and signature events such as Maxim Motel, Maxim Hot 100, Maxim Break, Maxim 100th, and more

Managed work and the hiring of freelance designers, illustrators, retouchers, and photographers

Created “Worlds Largest Maxim Cover” in Nevada Desert for Maxim’s 100th Anniversary

MIN Design Award Winner “Full Throttle of Poker” WSOP mini magazine EDUCATION

Northeastern University, Boston, MA • Bachelor of Science

- Studied Economics, Politics, Design and Advertising

- Work Study program. Created custom real estate magazine for rental property business School of Visual Arts, New York, NY • Foundational Art Classes with Industry Professionals

- Graphic design, advertising and typography courses with top industry professionals

- Top of class creative and design reviews

References furnished upon request.

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