john aitken senior art director art director 11 years experience graphic design 5 years experience managerial creative positions 2018 best data visualization webby award healthfirstcom supervised development 250 graphic design projects seeking join new york times spearhead creation visually inspiring solutions satisfy demands readers amplify message journalism personal info phone 5018722516 email johnaitkenme www johnaitkenartio skills graphic design software illustrator photoshop indesign freehand corel draw htmlcss team management creative problem solving proactive listening communication experience 2017 present senior art director fcb global new york city ny supervise multifunctional project teams 10 colleagues develop creative effective advertising concepts ideation final projects incorporate explore client suggestions directives resolve questions concerns oversee objections organize creative materials ensure smooth transition departments commission artwork negotiate costs usage oversee completion artwork supervise photoshoots review sketches illustrators key achievement shortlisted 2018 webby award creating interactive healthcare portal healthfirstcom assistant art director 2014 2017 acme designs newark nj 2011 2014 education 2011 facilitated team meetings project increase revenue ecommerce clients boosted clients sales 35 4 months developed multiple concepts assigned products partnership senior copywriters account team directed photographers illustrators designers production staff ensure proper production campaign elements key achievement led development design customer site 2016 leibowitz branding design award graphic designer suny downstate medical center brooklyn ny authored superior graphic design print production ads marketing collateral viewbooks logo design worked closely communications marketing team brainstorm creative concepts generate frameworks necessary produce optimal promotional media bachelor fine arts cornell university cum laude new york city ny conferences awards 99u conference 2018 led storytelling visual data panel american institute graphic arts aiga annual conference 2017 2018 best data visualization webby award 2016 leibowitz branding design award