Ben Olson
Brooklyn, NY, USAExperienced Senior Art Director, translated business objectives into successful interactive campaigns for Fortune 500 companies.
Proficiencies Include:
• Creative concepting and visualization
• Maintaining consistent brand experiences across channels
• Building long-term client relationships
• Developing and implementing internal processes
• Managing budget and timing of team projects to ensure quality delivery and profitability
• Mentoring, Inspiring and educating fellow team members
Proficiencies Include:
• Creative concepting and visualization
• Maintaining consistent brand experiences across channels
• Building long-term client relationships
• Developing and implementing internal processes
• Managing budget and timing of team projects to ensure quality delivery and profitability
• Mentoring, Inspiring and educating fellow team members
Work Experience
Havas Lynx
Creative Director
October 2013
- Present
New York, New York, United States
Euro RSCG 4D
Associate Creative Director
Conceptualize, design and manage the development of compelling interactive campaigns for Fortune 500 companies.
March 2010
-
New York, New York, United States
Colossal Squid
Art Director, Freelance
Concept, design and development of rich media banner advertisements, robust emails and site maintenance and design.
September 2010
- December 2010
Chicago, Illinois, United States
Giant Step
Junior Designer, Digital Artist
January 1999
- January 2001
Chicago, Illinois, United States
Education
Columbia College
Masters of Fine Arts
September 2005
- November 2009
Chicago, Illinois, United States
University Of Wisconsin, Madison
Graphic Design Concentration
June 1997
- August 1988
Madison, Wisconsin, United States
Colorado College
Bachelor of Arts, English Literature and Studio Art
September 1992
- May 1996
Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States
Awards
Skills
Art Direction,
Adobe Creative Suite,
Creative Concepting,
Creative Direction,
Information Architecture,
Responsive Design,
Strategy,
Additional Information
Client List:
Sanofi Aventis, Novartis, Kenmore, Harley Davidson, S.C. Johnson, K Mart, Alberto Culver, Hallmark, Rand McNally, General Motors; Cadillac, Oldsmobile, GM Goodwrench, Toyota Scion, Ralston Purina, Friskies, Vidal Sassoon, Pella Windows & Doors, Energizer, Maytag, Vice Magazine, MTVU, Typex Interactive, Chicago Humanities Festival, Track A Tiger, The Dials
Sanofi Aventis, Novartis, Kenmore, Harley Davidson, S.C. Johnson, K Mart, Alberto Culver, Hallmark, Rand McNally, General Motors; Cadillac, Oldsmobile, GM Goodwrench, Toyota Scion, Ralston Purina, Friskies, Vidal Sassoon, Pella Windows & Doors, Energizer, Maytag, Vice Magazine, MTVU, Typex Interactive, Chicago Humanities Festival, Track A Tiger, The Dials