Mark Johnson Email & Phone Number

Addison,Il

As the Art Director I manage the in-house creative department at The Cary Company. This includes a designer, photographer and videographer. I put my eyes on everything that leaves the department to ensure that it conforms with the look and values of the company. I conduct and oversee photo shoots to maintain the quality of our images. I also write and direct videos that show the company in a positive light. Most importantly I mentor and support my team.

Greater Chicago Area

Utilized and combined print, electronic and social media to develop and maintain brand recognition for the nation's leading harbor cruise company. Conceived and executed design, advertising and marketing solutions for 30 vessels in 13 US cities in addition to corporate headquarters in Chicago.

Bartlett, Illinois

Recently hired by MicroSoft to develop a series of user templates for their PowerPoint presentation software to be included in the new 2011 PowerPoint release for the Mac.

Sycamore, Illinois

Conceptualized, designed and produced an entire full color, thirty-six page magazine and managed a staff of 11 creatives as well as developed all promotional and sales material necessary to spearhead the creation and growth of this monthly magazine.

Mobile, Alabama Area / Bartlett, Illinois

Hired, directed, supervised and trained designers, photographers, illustrators and/or marketers in the conception and execution of relevant profit generating design ideas.

Greater New York City Area

In tandem with holding down night positions at the following jobs I maintained a freelance presence supporting such image conscious clients as The New York Philharmonic, the New York City Ballet and the March of Dimes.

Greater New York City Area

Executed high-end retouching and color correction demands as instructed by Art Directors of several top advertising agencies including McCann Erickson, Ogilvy and Mather Leo Burnett incorporating finished images into page layouts and conducting all other duties associated with pre-press.

Greater New York City Area

Set-up, supervised and maintained the first on-site, self-sufficient, high-end pre-press department for the New York branch dissolving the need for outside vendors.