Hey, I’m DJ. I grew up sketching my own concept cars and taking black-and-white film photos on family vacations before I caught the graphic design bug in college. I started honing my skills at a startup marketing agency in East Texas, and we stuck together for more than a decade. As the agency’s creative director, I learned more about design and marketing as we grew into one of the most successful agencies in the area. Starting on the ground floor gave me the opportunity and freedom to learn more than just traditional graphic design, and I now have experience in TV spot production, copywriting, event planning, digital advertising, and general marketing principles.I eventually left that agency when I moved across the country to Richmond, VA, where I found a new home at Owen Design. I began there as a Junior Art Director, but we dropped the "Junior" after just over a year. There, I took the skills I learned in Texas and applied them on a much larger scale, working on campaigns for national and international organizations like Vanguard, World Bank Group, the Wilderness Society, AARP, and Georgetown University. I value working relationships that are fun, friendly, and collaborative. I'm happy to pitch in for a single asset or join your team for a wide-reaching campaign! My best work is done for clients who put people first and embrace a bold design approach. If this sounds like a good fit for your needs, I'd love to chat!