Scott Johnson

Creative Director at Scott Johnson Designs Company

Led a freelance design and art direction practice for national magazine publishers; coordinated multiple projects and produced high-quality photography for print, online, and social media; executed publication design from ideation to final production for California Visitors Guides and Living the Country Life; collaborated with Magnolia Journal to establish brand visual identity since inception, producing and art directing food, home, and garden photography.

Senior Design Director at Meredith Corporation - Better Homes & Gardens

Executed publication design for all Better Homes & Gardens garden and outdoor living content; created and launched Better Homes & Gardens digital editions with interactive features; managed photography processes (scouting, planning, scheduling, art direction); developed garden and outdoor living content from conceptualization to design; directed a network of field editors, photographers, and stylists; leveraged over 10 years of horticultural and garden design experience to enhance styling projects.

Associate Art Director at Meredith Corporation - Special Interest Publications

Designed publications for Building & Remodeling, Food, DIY, and Garden subjects; managed Garden Design Department within Meredith’s Special Interest Publications; supervised 3 designers and freelance artists to produce 33 garden titles annually; led launches and redesigns of many SIP titles as Design Director.

Art Director at Flynn-Wright

Developed catalogs, advertisements, store signage, and product packaging for Maytag and Jenn Air; collaborated with account executives and clients on marketing plan conceptualization and execution; executed graphic design projects from photography to final production and press checks.

Graphic Designer at Younkers, Inc

Spearheaded planning, design, and final production of direct mail catalogs, print advertising, store visual displays, and special event collateral.

Senior Design Director at Meredith Corporation – Better Homes & Gardens

Executed the publication design for all BH&G garden and outdoor living content. Created and launched Better Homes & Gardens digital editions which included many interactive features. Managed photography processes, including scouting, planning, scheduling, and art direction during shoots. Developed comprehensive garden and outdoor living content for BH&G, overseeing conceptualization to design. Directed a network of field editors, photographers, and stylists to deliver engaging garden content. Leveraged over 10 years of horticultural and garden design experience to enhance styling projects.