scott c. lawson
Creative Director / Art Director
Milwaukee, WI, USA
262.408.9204
www.coleslawson.com
Work Experience
Freelance
Creative Director / Art Director / Photographer
Advertising. Art Direction. Design. Photography. Problems solved. Brands built. Rebellions started. (Currently available for both permanent and freelance opportunities for companies that value creative as much as I do.)
August 2013
- Present
Wisconsin, United States
Milwaukee Portfolio School
Co-Founder / Instructor
The Milwaukee Portfolio School picks up where college leaves off and eases the frustration of creative directors stuck with graduates who lack the specific skills needed to work in advertising. Here, students learn to concept like agency pros, discover what job-winning portfolios look like and spend time with award-winning creatives. All of this and more in a six-week program that meets twice weekly at night.
January 2013
- Present
Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States
AisleLogic
Director of Creative & Marketing
My role helped define the direction of Aislelogic's marketing tactics, service offerings and internal/external communications. I was responsible for inspiring, managing & leading a creative team including graphic design, industrial design, engineering & production art. I collaborated with the sales and management teams to develop creative and marketing strategy as well as business development tactics. I also developed programs to inspire staff and contribute to the continued growth of both staff and the company.
November 2020
- March 2021
Saukville, Wisconsin, United States
Nelson Schmidt
Creative Director
CLIENTS: ABS Global, Alliance Laundry Systems, Change Healthcare, Huebsch Commercial Laundry Equipment, Laborie, McKesson Health Care Services, Panduit, Polaris Brutus Commercial Utility Vehicles, Primus Laundry Equipment, Speed Queen Commercial Laundry Equipment, Thales Group.
March 2014
- October 2019
Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States
Equity Creative
Creative Director / Art Director
CLIENTS: Case Construction, Case IH, New Holland, Johnson Controls, Kenosha Area Business Alliance, The Club at Strawberry Creek, Summerfest, Yamaha Snowmobiles.
June 2010
- July 2013
Kenosha, Wisconsin, United States
BVK
Associate Creative Director / Art Director
CLIENTS: Avera Health Care, Citgo, Mastercraft Boats, Rampage Yachts, United Federal Credit Union, United Health Services.
March 2007
- June 2009
Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States
Rodgers Townsend
Art Director
CLIENTS: Ameren, Anheuser Busch, AT&T, Energizer Batteries, Memphis Rock & Soul Museum, NetworkForGood.org, SBC, Spectrum Brands, St Louis Arts & Education Council, St Louis Black Repertory Theater, St Louis Children's Hospital, St Louis Humane Society, St Louis Rams.
December 2003
- March 2007
Saint Louis, Missouri, United States
Nonbox / William Eisner & Associates
Art Director
CLIENTS: Barton Brands, CAT Footwear, Steve Forbes presidential campaign, Motorcycle Safety Foundation, Norton Motorcycles, Potawatomi Casino, Portland Winterhawks, Silver Spur Restaurant, Summerfest, Z Scan.
2000
- 2003
Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States
Hoffman York
Art Director
CLIENTS: Barton Brands, Fortis Long Term Care Insurance, Jensen Car Audio, Kentucky Fried Chicken, Miller Electric, Ministry Health Care, Outboard Marine Corporation, Sentry Foods, Sprint, US Bank, Weather Shield Windows, Wisconsin Lottery.
1996
- 2000
Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States
Filter, Block & Butts
Art Director
CLIENTS: Blue Cross & Blue Shield United of Wisconsin, Elefanten USA, Firstar, Kimberly Clark, Medical College of Wisconsin, Miller Brewing, Rolfs Leather Goods, Simplicity Manufacturing, Summerfest, Time Warner Cable.
1991
- 1996
Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States
Education
University Of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Bachelor of Fine Arts, double-majors in Graphic Design and Photography
Graduated Magna cum Laude
1989
- 1991
Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States
Cardinal Stritch College
1987
- 1989
Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States