Jonathan Fleming
Designer/Art Director
Los Angeles, CA, USAAs the art director for PMMI Media Group, a market-leading B2B media company that produces information for packaging, processing and automation professionals, Jonathan Fleming oversees all aspects of web, graphic, and print media design and the integration of new technologies, including AI. With over six years of experience in advertising and print media, as well as user experience design, installation art, and fine art, he brings a diverse and innovative perspective to his role.
Jonathan has collaborated with The School of the Art Institute, world renowned German typographer Eric Spiekermann, and re-designed magazines for PMMI, a trade association representing more than 900 North American manufacturers and suppliers. He is an excellent communicator and excels at leading and working with team members by leveraging strong ideas, creative energy, and good design judgement to meet the needs of an ever-changing industry. In his spare time, he enjoys tennis, pottery, and playing board games.
Jonathan has collaborated with The School of the Art Institute, world renowned German typographer Eric Spiekermann, and re-designed magazines for PMMI, a trade association representing more than 900 North American manufacturers and suppliers. He is an excellent communicator and excels at leading and working with team members by leveraging strong ideas, creative energy, and good design judgement to meet the needs of an ever-changing industry. In his spare time, he enjoys tennis, pottery, and playing board games.
Work Experience
PMMI Media Group
Art Director
Because of Jonathan's great work on the OEM and Pro Food World brands, he was given full creative directorial control of the Mundo PMMI brand (the Latin American division), creating the brand, logo, and deliverables. He worked closely with the Creative Director and marketing team to reach new and existing audiences, developed the brand and executed ad campaigns. OEM, ProFood World, and MundoPMMI were all received as the best designed magazines in the industry comparing OEM to the leading consumer magazine Wired.
January 2021
- Present
Illinois, United States
PMMI Media Group
Associate Art Director
Jonathan was the lead art director for PMMI's OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturing) magazine and the official magazine for PMMI. He was responsible for doing a total brand overhaul which put OEM magazine on the map and doubled ad revenue by end of year when OEM was re-released. Jonathan was also in charge of updating the website, email templates, and marketing assets to match the new brand guidelines.
January 2018
- January 2021
Chicago, Illinois, United States
PMMI Media Group
Jr. Designer
In charge of redesigning flagship magazine for PMMI's food industry manufacturers, Pro Food World. Created marketing assets for PMG/PMMI and it's partners, advertisers, and affiliated companies. Along side being a print media designer, Jonathan worked on mailers, email templates, and UI for our brand websites.
January 2017
- January 2018
Chicago, Illinois, United States
The Art Institute Of Chicago
Graphic Designer of Campus Life Divisions
Lead designer for The School of The Art Institute of Chicago's Campus Life (School Community Leadership Group)
May 2013
- May 2015
Illinois, United States
Alibi Films
Commissioned Painter/Designer
In charge of designing and executing paintings for the nominated short film 'Forever'.
Designed and executed the artwork that the artist in the film paints and then later destroys.
Designed and executed the artwork that the artist in the film paints and then later destroys.
April 2014
- May 2014
United States
Blick Art Materials
Custom Frame Designer & Art Printer
Lead creative of custom framing and printing of artwork. Working with customers to execute beautiful layouts and treatments for artwork and prints.
August 2012
- August 2013
Evanston, Illinois, United States
Xaxii Inc.
Lead Designer
Responsible for execution and conceptualizing of marketing, branding, and presentation materials including websites and events.
Branding of the company including logos, website, and promotional materials.
Branding of the company including logos, website, and promotional materials.
January 2010
- May 2011
United States
RXR Capital
Freelance Graphic Designer
Responsible for the execution and conceptualizing of marketing, branding, and presentation materials off and online.
March 2010
- April 2010
Chicago, Illinois, United States
Magellan Development Group
Graphic Designer
First job out of college as a graphic designer. Responsible for marketing and sales media to help advertise and illuminate new commercial and residential buildings. Adapted hundreds of assets for digital and print marketing.
August 2016
- October 2016
Illinois, United States
Education
School Of The Art Institute Of Chicago (SAIC)
Bachelor of Fine Arts - Visual Communications
Accepted and graduated specifically from the Visual Communications Department at SAIC which you were hand picked for through a selection process by committee.
May 2012
- June 2015
Chicago, Illinois, United States
Languages
Polish (Advanced),
Bulgarian (Beginner),
Skills
Adobe Illustrator,
Adobe Indesign,
Adobe Photoshop,
Conservation Framing,
Graphic Design,
Html & Css,
Layout Design,
Logo Design,
Painting,
Pottery,
Print Design,
Project Management,
Sculpting & Ceramics,
Typography,
Web Design,