Jonathan Kochan

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I’m an award-winning, hands-on Creative Director and Brand/Design leader with 20+ years of experience shaping global visual identities and scalable design systems across digital, performance, and traditional channels.

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I’m an award-winning, hands-on Creative Director and Brand/Design leader with 20+ years of experience shaping global visual identities and scalable design systems across digital, performance, and traditional channels. I translate complex brand and business strategy into compelling typography, UI, multi-channel campaign assets, and brand architecture—partnering closely with cross-functional stakeholders to keep execution sharp and consistent.

I’ve led identity and design work for high-growth brands and major agencies, improving response and conversion while helping manage CAC through smarter creative and clearer systems. I’m comfortable directing design from concept to final delivery, and I regularly leverage tools like Figma, Adobe Creative Suite, and generative AI to blend high-concept creativity with production-ready craft.

  • 22 years' experience
  • Joined October 2026

Industry experience

  • Media & Entertainment
  • Professional Services
  • Healthcare
  • Retail
  • Financial Services
  • Consumer Goods

Work experience· 6 roles

Associate Creative Director · Lift AgencySep 2023 – Aug 2026 · 3 yrs

Led brand identity work, visual strategy, and design execution for high-growth consumer accounts, including Breezeline, GoodRx, Endurance Auto, and Keen. Served as ACD Design Lead across Internet and HelloFresh brands; overhauled HelloFresh visual acquisition systems, driving a 27% lift in response rate and a 34% lift in conversion while reducing CAC by 22%. Spearheaded design vision, asset creation, and layout systems across digital, print, and integrated marketing channels in collaboration with cross-functional stakeholders.

Associate Creative Director · Doremus+ CoAgencySep 2021 – Jul 2023 · 1 yr 11 mos

Served as dedicated brand design lead on the global T-Mobile for Business account across SMB and enterprise lines. Directed TV spots that increased HP traffic by 133% and increased plans page traffic by 189%. Conceived and directed all visual touchpoints, including brand identity systems, global asset library shoots, broadcast commercials, OOH, print, event/experiential, and digital display assets. Crafted high-impact visual design systems and brand guidelines for major technology brands including AMD and Johnson & Johnson Ethicon.

Associate Creative Director · Lift AgencyJun 2016 – Sep 2021 · 5 yrs 4 mos

Scaled visual identity systems and produced performance growth assets across digital, print, and interactive platforms for core agency clients including Breezeline, LendingClub, Condé Nast, AAA, Charter Spectrum (SMB), Lyft, Sling TV, Guthy-Renker, Frontpoint, and others. Delivered 35% lower direct mail CPA for Frontpoint and a 200% lift in online conversion for Spectrum. Directed and mentored design teams to build scalable multi-channel assets while maintaining overall brand consistency across consumer touchpoints.

Associate Creative Director · Gyro AgencyJul 2011 – May 2016 · 4 yrs 11 mos
Senior Art Director · Organic AgencyJan 2008 – Jul 2011 · 3 yrs 7 mos
Associate Art Director · Freestyle InteractiveJun 2004 – Dec 2007 · 3 yrs 7 mos

Education

B.A., Communication Design · Kutztown University2030 – 2026

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