Experiential Environmental Graphic Designer
Resume:
Michael Davis
Chicago, Illinois
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Software: Adobe Creative Cloud (Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop, Some AFX), Figma, PowerPoint, Keynote, Google Slides, Canva Vertical — Hong Kong / Shanghai / Ho Chi Minh City / Chicago Art Director / Senior Designer May 2017 – Present Lead identity, campaign, environmental, and digital design initiatives across the US and Asia-Pacific, with over a decade working in Hong Kong, Ho Chi Minh City, Shanghai and Chicago.
• Led brand concepts and identities with Benoy Architects’ developments across Asia-Pacific markets
• Partnered with Futurebrand on British Council, Swire Properties, and Bhutan Tourism branding initiatives
• Collaborated with Eight Partnership on Cathay Pacific brand development projects
• Designed PwC CEO diversity initiative social campaign concepts and layouts
• Built OKB Foundation UX/UI and visual identity for Ghana healthcare outreach initiatives
• Developed identity and marketing strategy for Lucien Lagrange Studio architectural practice
• Audited and redesigned Savills Asia-Pacific marketing systems and social templates
• Created Tidal ETF brand identity platforms, brand guides and websites
• Developed Savills video campaign concepts and Lenzing campaign photoshoots
• Designed Gibson Guitars headphone packaging and collateral concepts
• Developed Janssen Pharmaceuticals internal branding and engagement campaign with Edelman
• Led successful Coca-Cola Tet New Year campaign pitch with a small creative team
• Developed packaging concepts for Vietnam Coca-Cola’s Samurai Energy Drink
• Directed design and collateral development for Vietnamobile brand campaigns EY — Remote / Chicago
Senior Designer (Contract) Jan 2026 – Present
Support enterprise consulting initiatives through event, campaign, and branded communication design.
• Develop enterprise event, pitch, and campaign concepts and support materials
• Design branded assets across digital, print, and environmental applications
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on large-scale consulting engagements AlignOps — Remote / Chicago
Brand Designer Dec 2024 – Oct 2025
Collaborated with the CMO and marketing team to support brand consolidation across AlignOps and its related sub-brands.
• Unified sub-brands through refined parent identity hierarchy
• Produced targeted campaigns within the construction technology sector
• Rolled out branding across digital, print, presentations, and events
• Collaborated on social and campaign initiatives supporting performance marketing e orts
• Developed visual systems supporting sales and marketing initiatives Gensler — San Francisco
Brand Designer Sept 2016 – May 2017
Led strategic identity and environmental design initiatives for global clients.
• Designed branded digital environmental displays for Intel corporate headquarters
• Developed environmental graphics for LinkedIn HQ and PG&E regional o ces
• Designed Assembly name and identity for a 27-acre Silicon Valley mixed-use corporate campus Ogilvy — Hong Kong
Senior Art Director Sept 2009 – Feb 2014
Led hospitality and branding initiatives across Asia-Pacific markets.
• Expanded Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts visual system across collateral and print applications
• Reviewed Shangri-La campaigns photography, artwork, and print production
• Increased hospitality revenue through concept, design, and production of global hardbound book series
• Managed creative development for Disney and IBM BTL initiatives BFA Graphic Design
California College of the Arts
BA Advertising / PR
Drake University
Education
Skills
Selected Clients
Amazon
Benoy Architects
British Council
Butler, Shine and Stern
Cathay Pacific
Coca-Cola
Edelman
Gibson Guitars
Goodby, Silverstein
Intel
Janssen
Landor
Ogilvy
Prophet
PwC
Savills
Shangri-La Hotels
Specialized Bicycles
Vietnamobile
Vinacapital
VMLY&R
Brand Systems
Creative Direction
Visual Identity
Team Collaboration
Art Direction
Environmental Design
Events / Trade Show
Brand Strategy
Marketing Communications
Project Leadership
Campaign Development
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Brand Designer and Art Director
Strategic creative direction with a focus on clarity, concept, and cohesive brand systems. Experienced in leading identity, environmental, and marketing design across Asia and the US for architecture, finance, and technology clients. Adept at managing projects from concept through execution, ensuring strong visual standards and measurable business impact.
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