John Howrey

Senior Design Manager

Boston, MA, USA

Work Experience

IBM

Senior Design Manager: IBM Analytics

October 2015 - United States

IBM

Advisory Design Manager: Watson Health

February 2015 - October 2015 United States

IBM

Advisory Designer: Information Management

May 2014 - February 2015

Skeptic

Skeptic

We research, design and build solutions for nonprofit and cultural organizations, multinational corporations, and consumer products companies and more. Our portfolio includes website design and development, educational branding and communication strategies, retail brand and environments, social media consultation, story budgets, and more.
August 2012 - Present Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Massachusetts College Of Art And Design

Adjunct Faculty

Professor in the Graphic Design Department where I teach Typography ii, the sophomore-level required type class. In this class, students are introduced to multi-page documents, motion graphics and basic information design. Class meets for 10+ hours a week. Focus on sketching (both by hand and on the computer), narrative (storytelling and character) and pacing. I have also been a ta for Gunta Kaza’s Design Research and Joe Quackenbush’s Graphic Design i. Special lecture topics include: Designers Should Be Better Presenters for Design Research and Choreography: People and Type in Motion for Typography II.
January 2012 - Present Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Philographica

Senior Designer

Working closely with principals and directly with clients, assumed lead and supporting roles on all projects in the studio. Lead and contribute to brainstorming and critique sessions. Responsible for everything from high-level strategy to day-to-day production needs for a variety of projects both print and interactive. Assist the Creative Director with art direction as needed. Lead conceptualization, ia and design on major interactive projects, as well as print and identity programs. Clients include: Suffolk Law School, Vermont Law School, Azigo, MIT.
September 2010 - February 2011 Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Selbert Perkins Design

Senior Designer

Responsible for everything from high-level strategy to day-to-day production needs for a variety of projects. Current lead on interactive project (project management, research, design) for local higher-ed institution. Lead on all interactive projects in the office, including art direction and project management. Heavily involved in successful proposal writing and budget development in new business ventures. Clients include: Tufts University, Boston Architectural College, Bingham, Salem State College.
October 2008 - May 2010 Arlington, Massachusetts, United States

Education

Massachusetts College Of Art And Design (MassArt)

B.F.A., Graphic Design

August 2004 - May 2008 Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Massachusetts College Of Art And Design (MassArt)

M.F.A. in Communication Design from Dynamic Media Institute

August 2011 - Boston, Massachusetts, United States