Mike Greenwald

Art Director

Longmont, CO, USA
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.

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.
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.