Mike Greenwald
Art Director
Longmont, CO, USA
303-819-0749
www.mikegreenwald.com
Mike Greenwald is currently an Art Director for an agency helping public organizations connect with their communities. Besides supporting the print needs of various clients, his responsibilities include managing and designing various publications, drone videography and brand development.
Mike started his career designing ads for newspapers and quickly moved into the corporate world creating direct mail. Mike broadened his creative base while working as a Graphic Designer at Nautilus, Inc. Though primarily responsible for the production of the quarterly Bowflex Catalog, he also art directed photo shoots, attended press checks and organized the Digital Assets archive for Nautilus.
Mike has expert skills in Adobe Creative Cloud programs InDesign, Photoshop and Illustrator. He also excels at Premiere Pro and After Effects.
Mike started his career designing ads for newspapers and quickly moved into the corporate world creating direct mail. Mike broadened his creative base while working as a Graphic Designer at Nautilus, Inc. Though primarily responsible for the production of the quarterly Bowflex Catalog, he also art directed photo shoots, attended press checks and organized the Digital Assets archive for Nautilus.
Mike has expert skills in Adobe Creative Cloud programs InDesign, Photoshop and Illustrator. He also excels at Premiere Pro and After Effects.
Work Experience
Slate Communications
Art Director
Designed a variety of printed collateral for a small agency specializing in local government projects. Worked with designers and project managers to optimize the workflow of publications for clients. Managed design of recreation guides for Englewood, Superior, South Suburban and local guides for Park County and La Plata County. Continued graphic design and drone videography support.
March 2014
- Present
Colorado, United States
CraftWorks, Inc.
Production Designer
Temporary production design for the Old Chicago restaurant chain. Included creating in-restaurant marketing materials, updating menus, advertising for print and web, and PR event materials.
October 2013
- November 2013
Broomfield, Colorado, United States
SlimGenics
Graphic Designer
Temporary graphic designer for a weight-loss company. Assisted creative team with page layout, web graphics, typography, photo color-correction and photo editing for the launch of a new program.
August 2013
- October 2013
Denver, Colorado, United States
Nautilus, Inc
Graphic Designer / Digital Asset Controller
Print designer for in-house creative department:
Direct—Created DVD information kits, promotional mailers and display advertisements.
Catalog — Art directed photo shoots, designed catalog layouts, attended press checks.
Retail — Designed point-of-purchase displays and display advertisements.
Corporate Communications — Developed visual identities for multiple brands, designed product logos, vehicle graphics, trade show displays and PowerPoint templates.
Digital Assets — Developed and administered online digital asset system.
Direct—Created DVD information kits, promotional mailers and display advertisements.
Catalog — Art directed photo shoots, designed catalog layouts, attended press checks.
Retail — Designed point-of-purchase displays and display advertisements.
Corporate Communications — Developed visual identities for multiple brands, designed product logos, vehicle graphics, trade show displays and PowerPoint templates.
Digital Assets — Developed and administered online digital asset system.
September 2004
- June 2013
Vancouver, Washington, United States
HSBC
Senior Graphic Designer
Designed direct mail for a credit card service company targeting the sub-prime and near-prime markets. Included designing plastics, legal disclosures and collateral for cardholders. Attended press checks.
July 2000
- December 2003
Portland, Oregon, United States
Education
University Of Oregon
Bachelor of Arts in Telecommunication and Film
September 1988
- June 1992
Eugene, Oregon, United States
Colorado Institute Of Art
Associate of Applied Science Degree in Visual Communications
January 1994
- December 1996
Denver, Colorado, United States
Skills
Drone,
Illustrator CC,
InDesign CC,
Microsoft Office,
Photoshop CC,
Premiere Pro,
FAA Part 107 Certified Pilot
Licensed drone operator.