John English

Art Director

Buffalo, NY, USA
I was raised to be a problem solver. Over the years, that upbringing has developed into a passion for creating visual solutions for whatever the need may be. I'm a creative thinker, a diligent worker and if God is in fact in the details, a devout, devout designer.

Work Experience

Luminus

Art Director

- Lead all visual design and direction for clients in an array of industries including restaurant/brewery, childcare, healthcare, and building materials

- Collaborate closely with clients, both domestic and international, to discover their needs and create strategic visual solutions from concept through execution

- Develop clients’ visual brands from the ground up including logos, visual identity systems, illustration, photography, packaging, and all other atmospheric assets

- Collaborate with copywriter to build strategic integrated digital marketing campaigns

- Photograph products, people, and events for use on websites and marketing materials
March 2015 - Present Buffalo, New York, United States

Freelance

Freelance Designer

- Designed for a wide array of clients’ needs including logos, stationery sets, web and mobile design, posters and flyers, press kits, packaging, event collateral, hand-drawn type, product illustrations, social media banners, etc.

- Worked across a number of industries such as entertainment, fashion, food & beverage, e-commerce, education, non-profit, photography, legal, and engineering

- Developed the brands of multiple companies from start to finish, comprising company naming, logo design, stationery and collateral development, copywriting and web design

- Communicated effectively with clients from various countries including Vietnam, China, Brazil, Canada and the United States
February 2014 - Present Vietnam

Rembrandt Charms

Art Director, Photographer

- Responsible for all print and digital marketing materials including advertisements, catalogs, brochures, posters, newsletters, direct-mail pieces and emails

- Photographed products and models for use in catalogs, advertisements, social media, etc.

- Designed and developed new products

- Led design team to ensure all output was up to company standards
December 2009 - January 2014 New York, United States

Education

State University Of New York College At Buffalo

Bachelor of Fine Arts in Communication Design

All College Honors Citation, GPA: 3.82 / 4.00
August 2005 - May 2009 Buffalo, New York, United States

Languages

English (Native),

Skills

Adobe Creative Suite, Branding, Illustrator, Indesign, Lettering, Logo Design, Photography, Photoshop, Print Design, Typography, Web Design,