Ian
Thompson
CREATIVE DIRECTOR
ART DIRECTOR &
GRAPHIC DESIGNER
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Hello! I am an experienced creative director well versed in art direction, graphic
design, creative concepts, and inspiring the teams I lead. Over 20+ years of
experience, I have developed a passion for developing and understanding a brand identity and marketing strategy. A few of my additional strengths include CPG design, studio photography, and print//digital production
Experience
2018-CURRENT
CITY CLUB APARTMENTS
CREATIVE DIRECTOR
Manage creative communications department including art direction and branding for all new developments, existing communities and corporate brand.
2012-2015
SQUARE DEAL POSTER CO.
OWNER / DESIGNER
Worked with a variety of clients producing promotional items, signage, event signage, marketing materials and branding.
2007-2010
TRAMONTINA USA
ART DIRECTOR / PACKAGING DESIGNER
Created packaging and collateral marketing material for Tramontina Cookware as well as private label products adhering to brand
style guides.
2006-2007
ADVO / VALASSIS
GRAPHIC DESIGNER
Team lead for McDonald's and Popeye's Chicken. Implemented a library of creative shells and formatted offers to help ease the process of production layout.
2015-2018
WHEELHOUSE GRAPHIX
ART DIRECTOR
Served as Art Director and Branding Design Manager overseeing a team of artists and responsible for all design projects. Projects included large format printing, environmental design, branding and signage.
2004-2005
A&E THE GRAPHICS COMPLEX
GRAPHIC DESIGNER
Layout design for business cards, flyers, logos, brochures, and signage.