AT A GLANCE
DAVID EDWARD JOHNSON
Senior Creative Director
30+ Years of Experience
CONTACT
314-477-9149 • hellodaveyjohnson@gmail.com • Austin, Texas + SKANEATELES, NY
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
My overall focus has been in both design and creative strategy for versatility in execution, clarity of communication and disruptive impact.
With a design resume that begins in the early ‘90s, I have built a highly reputable career with an amazing variety of creative experiences.
I am currently serving as a Senior Director of Visual Design at Inmar. I’m pleased to be very collaboratively shaping the future of Inmar’s place in the digital promotions space and establishing the consumer and B2B experience creative / design practice for the 40 year old Winston-Salem company. I lead a team of talented digital designers in that effort across company offices in 3 states. We’re bringing to life the full range of creative experiences including native mobile apps, web-based initiatives, integrated consumer commerce experiences and more. We’re having fun and doing good work.
Previously, I was the Global Digital Creative Director at Whole Foods Market where I headed up the Digital Experience Design Team. I led a team of UX analysts, interaction designers and art directors in the service of the international Fortune 200 brand that is Whole Foods. I was a significant part of redefining the digital experience for WFM and was grateful for the opportunity to work in support of a a true explorer brand.
Formerly, I served as the Vice President / CreativeDirector at UPBrand Collaborative, acting as both the design and an ideation lead for the agency. I headed up the creative team at UPBrand and established the agency aesthetic for a full compliment of clients ranging from the local to the international. Selected clients from my time at UPBrand include: Dollar General, PCL Construction, The Goddard School, Paric Construction, The STL Symphony and Propper International.
Before that, I served as the Vice President / Creative Director at 4ORCE (formerly NGAGE) In tandem with my team of design and copywriting professionals, I serviced several B2C clients including Hanes, Hardee’s, Scottrade, Save-A-Lot and Bissinger’s.
Prior to my time at 4ORCE, I served as the Creative Director / Marketing Director at The Principia, a 114-year-old private K through College educational institution. There, I was a key stakeholder in establishing a fully integrated agency model within the institution to serve a large internal client base. As the lead “brand warrior,” I was responsible for establishing the brand vision for the institution as well as the roadmap for bringing a modern sense of branding to the mix. I managed a 25+ member internal team of creatives and interactive pros as well as our client base through the creation of the full range of marketing materials. I also “kept my hands dirty” as a lead designer for the group.
Before joining the team at Principia, I was the Design Director at Momentum Worldwide Interactive. In that position I acted as the creative lead on projects for several B2B and B2C international brands including: Microsoft, Anheuser Busch and Intel.
Previously, I served as the President / Co-Creative Director for 3rdkynd, Inc. for 7 years, an agency I co-owned in NY. I was also the Interactive Art Director for the MRA Group’s interactive division and worked as a Graphic Designer for Group C Design, Kinko’s of Missouri and Hands On Interactive. I have also lectured on the subjects of design, web design and effective web communication at Syracuse University and at business conferences.
I pride myself on effective communication and have a demonstrated reputation for unifying teams, even in diverse groups. I have fun doing what I do, enjoy people, work hard and get excited about good work. I love to be surrounded by others that do, too.
CLIENTS SERVED
Michelob • Michelob Light • Microsoft • Intel • Budweiser Select • Goodyear • Michelob Amberbock • Busch Gardens • Wendy’s Restaurants • LEGO • Hanes • Hardees • Express Scripts, Scottrade • Budweiser • Bud Light • O’Charley’s Restaurants • Trailnet • Furniture Brands • Bissinger’s • Children’s Home Society of Missouri • MOZO Shoes • Astound Sound • Your Travel Biz • STL Symphony • Washington University in St. Louis • Propper International • The Goddard School • Parkway Schools • Laclede Gas • Kent Precision Foods • St. Louis Community College • Onshore Outsourcing • The Pear Tree • Monsanto • Connexio Media • Actor Val Kilmer • Syracuse University • Boundless Technologies • Applied Theory • Bausch & Lomb • POMCO Insurance Group • Verity • General Instrument • Dairy Farmers of America • Havas Interactive • Dairylea Cooperative • Sundance Film Fest • Eggwork Productions • Actor Eliza Schneider • The Athlete’s Foot • ADT Security • Syracuse University • Welch Allyn • Community General Hospital • Brightpoint • Frontier Communications • General Instrument • Food Bank of CNY • Black Clawson Converting Machinery • Götz Dolls
AWARDS
• 02 Emmy Nominations
• 28 Telly Awards
• 16 Communicator Awards
• 14 Addy Awards
• 02 ProAwards
• 03 CCAA Awards
• 01 Gold NCMPR Award
• 04 Case Awards
• 03 UCDA Awards
CERTIFICATIONS
• Certified Scrum Product Owner —— Scrum Alliance
• Certified Scrum Master —— Scrum Alliance
OTHER
I CO-OWN 08 digital patents.
MY RESUME
