A unicorn in the industry, eager to help elevate your branding needs.…

John Kwak

A unicorn in the industry, eager to help elevate your branding needs.…

Available to hire

A unicorn in the industry, eager to help elevate your branding needs.

Work Experience

Founder & Creative Director at ENIGMA
January 1, 2023 - Present
Founded and scaled a combat-sports/gym apparel brand, owning brand strategy and identity, as well as creative direction. Built a story-driven brand system, blending athletic performance with lifestyle design for gym goers. Directed end-to-end apparel, packaging, and digital campaigns to drive engagement and adoption.
Creative Director at SWIITCH
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2026
Defined and led the creative vision for a street-culture lifestyle brand across identity, apparel, packaging, and digital platforms. Delivered visual identity systems using 3D and AI-assisted workflows across social, print, and retail. Utilized storytelling and scaling on multiple platforms. Built SOPs to streamline workflows and preserve brand consistency across the board.
Art Director at AbbVie
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2023
Led and developed creative assets across global brands including BOTOX, SkinMedica, and JUVÉDERM across digital and social platforms. Adapted brand strategy into cohesive visual systems in partnership with cross-functional teams. Managed writers, designers, and animators on integrated campaigns, increasing overall engagement by 20%. Guided and established Instagram SOPs to improve efficiency and creative process.
Graphic Designer at Insight Creative Group
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2018
Executed packaging and branding work for Disney, Fox, and NBCUniversal.
Jr. Art Director at Eclipse Advertising
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2018
Developed key art and OOH campaigns for Marvel, Sony, Netflix, FX, and FXX titles.
Lead Designer at Advanced Nutrients
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2022
Led, mentored and directed a design team delivering multi-brand campaigns on-time and on-brand. Played a key role in campaign ideation and art direction across packaging, digital, branding, and brand system. Oversaw creative from concept through production improved workflows through SOPs. Established internal creative SOPs. Improving overall work efficiency and creative processes.
Graphic Designer at Icon Sports Group
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2017
Designed apparel and product concepts for the 2018 FIFA World Cup.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Graphic & Web Design at The Art Institute of Los Angeles – North Hollywood
August 1, 2014 - January 1, 2018

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Retail, Professional Services