Jack Cave Email & Phone Number

Chicago, Il, Us

Chicago, Illinois, United States

United States

Chicago, Il

The Creative Lounge concept is a global initiative of the Toyota Corporation that supports autonomous creative community resources in key world cities through the ‘Creative Lounge Network’, supporting the core corporate values of; Harmony, Transformation, Simplicity, Originality, Magical and Playful.As Creative Director I was responsible for bringing artists, creative thinkers and professionals together to a place of personal and collective discovery, inspiration, vision and above all support.Focused on totally integrated collaboration, Creative Lounge Chicago provided a sounding board and projects for artists, creative thinkers and professionals, positioning them as ‘motivators’ and ‘mentors’ in the wider community.

Orlando, Florida Area

Collaborated with Tupperware Corporation VP of Product Development in the creative vision and concept development of new innovative retail environments which elevated Tupperware Corporation’s voice in the marketplace. My concept of the ‘Tupperware Retail Gallery’ greatly enhanced the consumer retail experience while remaining faithful to the core Tupperware ethos.Responsible for designing and managing the re-appraisal of the various Tupperware brand catalogs (US and Latin America). Initiated a program of creative marketing projects, established overall creative direction, executed designs and managed the graphic teams. In addition I originated all internal presentation materials, communicated and presented design concepts to the Global Directors, executive management and marketing teams ensuring effective communication of the corporate visions and goals.Responsible for creating a comprehensive suite of presentation tools to effectively demonstrate the new creative direction and marketing proposals to all levels of internal management, internal design teams, strategic partners and vendors.

Spokane, Washington Area

Reported to the VP of Product Development and responsible for the creative strategies and direction of advertising and marketing materials and campaigns for all divisions of Zak Design. Responsible for managing and developing a team of graphic designers, copywriters, photographers and web designers. Evaluated and developed the global “Look and Feel” of Zak Design.In charge of undertaking continuous creative and marketing research in the US, European and South East Asian markets to review market trends, manufacturing innovation, new designers and market opportunities.Created strategies, design proposals and pitch ideas for exhibitions, showrooms, advertising, catalogs, website, merchandising, lead company-wide brainstorming sessions, conceptualised ideas, assign projects to staff and meet with all stakeholders in a project or campaign.Researched, commissioned and managed all US and global suppliers ensuring that projects met all creative, budget and deadline constraints.Introduced a re-branded Zak Designs to new global markets and commercial partners through a strategic program of Trade Exhibitions, Trade Magazines, Re-packaging, Merchandising and Technological innovation throughout the US, Europe and the Far East. This strategy increased Zak sales 38.3% from 2001 to 2004. In the year 2003 to 2004 Zak achieved a year-on-year increase in gross sales of 24%.

Kansas City, Missouri Area

CREATIVE CONSULTANT ON CALL 1987 - 1991Creative consultant and strategist to a Hallmark creative team consisting of over 800 artists, designers, photographers and stylists. All departments had direct access to creative on call team, to collaborate on special projects, graphics, pattern design, illustrations, photography, mock ups and merchandising.MERCHANDISING STRATEGIST 1992 - 1994Collaborated with Directors of Marketing, Directors of Sales and multiple stakeholder marketing teams to develop compelling merchandising solutions for Out-posting, POS & POP, Wall mounted display, Product strips, End-of-aisle display, 4’, 6’ and 12’ Inline fixtures. Originating successful strategies for product on shelves, tables, peg hooks, wall brackets or multiple presentation so customers can buy more easily and retailers can stimulate sales, profits and customer shop-ability. Solutions for End-of-Aisle, Outpost and Linear Plan-O-Grams for retail customers and instructional training material for internal Hallmark and client teams, resulted in an appreciable increase in market share per outlet and a resultant uplift in revenues.GRAPHIC DESIGNER for EXHIBITION and RETAIL 1995 - 2001 Developed creative ideas and concepts for banners, wall covering, window displays, large format graphics, caption strips, over-head signage, brochures, promotional literature and packaging. Responsible for materials selection and development and liaising with contractors and suppliers to meet the client's objectives and deadlines.Enhanced the customer’s brand experience through innovative, brand-focused retail design and retail graphic solutions and by creating a multi-sensory experience that truly engaged with the customer while remaining faithful to the company values, ethos and brand strategy.Gained wealth of knowledge of internal resource maximization, supply chain management and negotiation to ensure the maximum quality in the presentation of products.