I am an experienced Art Director and Graphic Designer with a passion for creative direction, visionary conceptual thinking, and meticulous design skills. I thrive on leading dynamic teams and mentoring talent in an inclusive and engaging environment. My versatile abilities allow me to craft compelling campaigns across print, digital, and interactive media, including social media graphics and web content curation. With over two decades of professional experience, I've contributed significantly to both small agencies and larger firms, managing projects end-to-end from concept through production. I am deeply committed to community involvement and leadership roles, including board memberships and art studio collaborations, that enrich my creative perspectives.…

Mike Spangler

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I am an experienced Art Director and Graphic Designer with a passion for creative direction, visionary conceptual thinking, and meticulous design skills. I thrive on leading dynamic teams and mentoring talent in an inclusive and engaging environment. My versatile abilities allow me to craft compelling campaigns across print, digital, and interactive media, including social media graphics and web content curation. With over two decades of professional experience, I've contributed significantly to both small agencies and larger firms, managing projects end-to-end from concept through production. I am deeply committed to community involvement and leadership roles, including board memberships and art studio collaborations, that enrich my creative perspectives.…

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I am an experienced Art Director and Graphic Designer with a passion for creative direction, visionary conceptual thinking, and meticulous design skills. I thrive on leading dynamic teams and mentoring talent in an inclusive and engaging environment. My versatile abilities allow me to craft compelling campaigns across print, digital, and interactive media, including social media graphics and web content curation.

With over two decades of professional experience, I’ve contributed significantly to both small agencies and larger firms, managing projects end-to-end from concept through production. I am deeply committed to community involvement and leadership roles, including board memberships and art studio collaborations, that enrich my creative perspectives.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Freelance Art Director and Designer – Print, Interactive, and Social Media
February 1, 2020 - Present
Assisted a variety of small agencies and individual companies with design for identity and branding, print advertising, direct mail, food and CPG packaging, social media, and websites.
Senior Art Director and Designer – Print and Social Media at 4x3 LLC
February 1, 2020 - July 9, 2025
Brought fresh perspective to the Content Creation and Design of clients’ social media campaigns; provided Creative Direction, Art Direction and Design for print and interactive media.
Senior Art Director and Designer – Print and Web at 321 Creative, Inc.
May 31, 2018 - July 9, 2025
Creative Direction, Art Direction and Design for advertising, identity, and collateral materials in print and for web. Package design for barber and beauty products, food and CPG. Account management for select clients.
Senior Art Director and Designer – Print and Web at NGS Associates Inc.
October 1, 2013 - July 9, 2025
Concept, design, and execution of Business to Business sales and collateral material; trade show design and event design and promotion. Project management: work with clients and with suppliers/vendors to achieve project success on budget and on time.
Freelance Art Director and Designer – Print, Interactive, and Social Media at Freelance
February 1, 2020 - Present
Assisted various small agencies and individual companies with design work spanning identity and branding, print advertising, direct mail, food and CPG packaging, social media, and website design.
Senior Art Director and Designer – Print and Social Media at 4x3 LLC (acquired 321 Creative, Inc.)
February 1, 2020 - September 4, 2025
Provided fresh perspectives and leadership in Content Creation and Design for clients' social media campaigns while offering Creative and Art Direction as well as design services for print and interactive media projects.
Senior Art Director and Designer – Print and Web at 321 Creative, Inc.
May 31, 2018 - September 4, 2025
Managed creative direction, art direction, and designed advertising, identity, and collateral materials for print and web media. Specialized in package design for barber and beauty products as well as food and CPG. Held account management responsibilities for selected clients.
Senior Art Director and Designer – Print and Web at NGS Associates Inc.
October 1, 2013 - September 4, 2025
Conceptualized, designed, and executed B2B sales and collateral materials, including trade show and event promotion materials. Managed projects by collaborating with clients and suppliers/vendors ensuring timely and budget-compliant completion.

Education

BFA at Kutztown University
January 1, 0001 - December 31, 0001
BFA in Communication Arts at Kutztown University
January 11, 2030 - September 4, 2025

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Consumer Goods, Financial Services, Manufacturing, Non-Profit Organization, Telecommunications, Other, Education, Professional Services, Wholesale & Distribution, Media & Entertainment
    uniE621 FROZEN DESSERT PACKAGING
    From the name of the product to the packaging design, I helped Revolution Desserts develop the image of this new dessert product. DETAILS: https://www.twine.net/signin…
    uniE621 PRODUCT RE-BRANDING: B’NPB
    Better’n Peanut Butter has re-branded as B’NPB, and I worked with Macadoodle, Inc, and Hairpin to design the new logo, brand elements, jar labels, website graphics and hero slides, Amazon storefront, Brand Guidelines, social media messages and graphics, and more. DETAILS: https://www.twine.net/signin…
    uniE621 PEANUT POWDER PACKAGING
    Product packaging for natural peanut butter powder. DETAILS: https://www.twine.net/signin Art direction, design, production, photoshopping.…
    uniE621 LOGOS
    https://www.twine.net/signin…
    uniE621 SOCIAL MEDIA GRAPHICS / DEPLOYMENT
    Content curation and graphic design for social media, including dispersal to channels including Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, LinkedIn and more. DETAILS: https://www.twine.net/signin Art direction, design, illustration, production, photoshopping, deployment to social media channels…
    uniE621 AD SERIES
    Concept, design, art direction, and copywriting for a wide variety of print ads. DETAILS: https://www.twine.net/signin…
    uniE621 TRADE SHOW DISPLAY (BACK WALL)
    Despite the ever-increasing prevalence of stock photo usage, it’s a good idea to have a small studio setup for the occasional custom image to throw into the mix, like the cosmetic box and shampoo bottle held by the models shown here. This trade show display combines 4 stock images and 2 new studio shots. DETAILS: https://www.twine.net/signin Design and Layout, photoshopping, production, copy editing…
    uniE621 BAKED GOODS ADS AND PACKAGING
    In addition to naming the new two-flavor variety of snack pies (“Duos”), we also designed and facilitated new packaging, and created new trade ads. DETAILS: https://www.twine.net/signin Concept and copy, art direction, design, production…
    uniE621 HAIRCARE PRODUCTS PACKAGING
    Part of the process of designing the packaging for Stephan’s new Imagen hair care products involved setting up and facilitating focus groups to get the market demographic to weigh in on the look. It’s surprising how often the scales can tip in the opposite direction after a focus group session! DETAILS: https://www.twine.net/signin…
    uniE621 HAIRCARE PRODUCTS WEBSITE DESIGN
    One of a trio of websites I front-end designed —and facilitated development of—for The Stephan Company’s across-the-board rebranding of their hair care lines. DETAILS: https://www.twine.net/signin…
    uniE621 SMALL BUSINESS LOANS BROCHURE
    A 6-page, tri-fold brochure for Meridian Bank’s SBA Loans. DETAILS: https://www.twine.net/signin Art direction, design, production, copy editing…