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Creative design professional with 20 years of experience across independent studios and billion-dollar corporate art departments. Strong ability to empathize, observe, and think outside the box drives innovative, vision-led work. Thrives in both collaborative and independent settings, pairing clear communication with project leadership and management. Experienced partnering with clients, peers, vendors, and senior management to deliver cross-channel brand and advertising work.…Creative design professional with 20 years of experience across independent studios and billion-dollar corporate art departments. Strong ability to empathize, observe, and think outside the box drives innovative, vision-led work. Thrives in both collaborative and independent settings, pairing clear communication with project leadership and management. Experienced partnering with clients, peers, vendors, and senior management to deliver cross-channel brand and advertising work.

J. Buchanan

Art Director, Graphic Designer, Creative Director, +3

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Creative design professional with 20 years of experience across independent studios and billion-dollar corporate art departments. Strong ability to empathize, observe, and think outside the box drives innovative, vision-led work. Thrives in both collaborative and independent settings, pairing clear communication with project leadership and management. Experienced partnering with clients, peers, vendors, and senior management to deliver cross-channel brand and advertising work.…Creative design professional with 20 years of experience across independent studios and billion-dollar corporate art departments. Strong ability to empathize, observe, and think outside the box drives innovative, vision-led work. Thrives in both collaborative and independent settings, pairing clear communication with project leadership and management. Experienced partnering with clients, peers, vendors, and senior management to deliver cross-channel brand and advertising work.

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Creative design professional with 20 years of experience across independent studios and billion-dollar corporate art departments. Strong ability to empathize, observe, and think outside the box drives innovative, vision-led work.

Thrives in both collaborative and independent settings, pairing clear communication with project leadership and management. Experienced partnering with clients, peers, vendors, and senior management to deliver cross-channel brand and advertising work.

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Work Experience

Senior Art Director at Station8 Branding

November 1, 2024 - Present

Developed cross-channel marketing strategy and collateral including logos, print ads, brochures, newsletters, annual reports, trade show booths, environmental graphics, website assets, and static/animated social graphics. Established and maintained brand/rebrand development, mentored Art Directors, and collaborated with account executives, writers, and development teams to produce award-winning advertising and interactive pieces. Coordinated projects using Basecamp and ClickUp with clients including Alice L. Walton School of Medicine, Altius Solutions, Oil Capital Electric, Parnel Biogas, and Dentsply Sorona.

Art Director at NotionBox Creative

September 1, 2022 - July 31, 2024

Created print and digital collateral including logos, print ads, brochures, newsletters, large-scale environmental graphics, and web/social graphics for clients such as The University of Tulsa, RumbleDrum, Tom’s Landscaping, and Saint Francis Health System. Coordinated and managed projects using Asana and Monday.com.

Graphic Designer at The Voice of the Martyrs

June 1, 2019 - August 31, 2022

Designed print and digital materials supporting the organization’s global mission, including stationery, brochures, magazines, book covers, event graphics, environmental graphics, downloadable resource kits, social graphics, and UI/UX buttons. Provided art direction to staff and contract designers and managed color calibration for internal proofing printers and monitors to achieve accurate vendor output. Coordinated projects using Basecamp and ClickUp.

Marketing + Design Strategist at Price Tower Arts Center

February 1, 2018 - May 31, 2019

Built and implemented multi-channel marketing strategy while managing budget to expand brand awareness, program engagement, and donor support for Price Tower Arts Center, The Inn at Price Tower and Copper Restaurant + Bar. Coordinated event marketing and planning with PR and social engagement initiatives.

Brand Strategist at Price Tower Arts Center

February 1, 2018 - May 31, 2019

Built and implemented multi-channel marketing strategy while managing budget to expand brand awareness, program engagement, and donor support for Price Tower Arts Center, The Inn at Price Tower, and Copper Restaurant + Bar. Coordinated event marketing and planning and ensured integration with PR and social engagement initiatives.

Creative Coordinator at Hobby Lobby

August 1, 2017 - January 31, 2018

Planned, managed, and provided creative direction for product development and packaging projects for 25+ Hobby Lobby exclusive product lines. Led a team of eight graphic designers and production artists and served as liaison between creative and buyers to ensure mechanical accuracy and timely delivery.

Senior Designer at Walsh Branding

August 1, 2016 - July 31, 2017

Created logos, print ads, brochures, newsletters, annual reports, environmental graphics, package design, web graphics, and app layouts including front-end web design. Trained and collaborated with cross-functional teams to produce award-winning advertising and interactive pieces for clients including ONEOK, Saint Francis Health System, Williams, F&M Bank, Osage Casinos, and Quik Print of Tulsa.

Freelance Designer

October 1, 2015 - Present

Developed cross-channel creative solutions for businesses and nonprofits.

Senior Designer at Walsh Branding

March 1, 2013 - October 1, 2015

Senior Designer at Walsh Branding

March 1, 2007 - January 1, 2008