Johnny Lonka

Editorial (and graphic) designer, Quality Magazines Helsinki Oy

Helsinki, Finland
Senior Designer with 25 years of experience in advertising, graphic design and editorial design. During my long-standing career in editorial communication I have created numerous visual images for the customer magazines of leading corporations operating in Finland (Mercedes Benz, Mandatum Life, Fakta...).

Work Experience

Quality Magazines Helsinki Oy

Art Director, Senior Designer, Graphic Designer

Started my own Company late 2009.
April 2009 - Present Finland

Acacom Media Oy

Art Director, Senior Director

Senior Designer in Editorial Communication.
April 2003 - April 2009 Finland

Freelancer

Art Director

August 1993 - April 2003 Finland

JWT (J. Walter Thompson)

AD Assistant

April 1989 - August 1993 Helsinki, Finland

Mainosyhtymä (SEK)

AD Assistant

August 1985 - April 1989 Helsinki, Finland

Languages

Finnish (Native),
Swedish (Conversational),
English (Advanced),

Skills

Adobe Indesign, Adobe Photoshop, Advertising, Art Director, Editorial Communication , Graphic Designer, Logo Design, Magazine Layout, Signs,

Quality Magazines Helsinki Oy, 2009 -

“I have worked with Johnny Lonka in numerous projects for various customers during the past 15 years. His designs have received considerable praise and I cannot remember a single event when a customer would have been less than delighted with his work. His work has been first-rate even in the tightest deadlines and his range is unmatched: Lonka always seems to know how to find just the right designs and image to meet and exceed customer expectations. I am happy to recommend him and I look forward to working with him in many projects in years to come.”

Joanna Sinclair, Ph.D. Storyteller in Science and Economics.

Quality Magazines Helsinki Oy, 2009 -

“Johnny Lonka is an extremely versatile and talented graphic designer. His strengths are a rock-solid style sagacity and ability to handle large entities both in terms of the visual image and colors. I can certainly recommend him for across-the-board work in graphic design."

Anmari Korpinen, Editor-in-Chief, WAU Magazine

Acacom Media Oy, 2003 - 2009

"Johnny Lonka has worked for our company since 2003. Lonka’s work has always been extremely good and he has greatly contributed to our company’s positive development. Lonka’s role in developing our company’s graphic image has been crucial. Lonka is a permanent staff member and he will continue to have an important role in our business in the future."

Jere Aromäki, CEO, Acacom Media, 2008