Hi there! My name is Michael, and it's a pleasure to share with you a little bit about myself and my creative journey. I'm a seasoned creative professional who's worn many hats in the industry—graphic designer, art director, creative director, team leader, you name it. I've thrived on in-house marketing teams, independent design firms, and freelanced across industries, from financial giants to impactful nonprofits. Collaboration and learning fuel me, but I'm just as adept when working independently. Whether I'm juggling multiple projects or working solo, I thrive under tight deadlines and can confidently present polished work up the chain, showing meaningful creative across multiple platforms. It would be my pleasure to chat with you about how I can contribute to your team and bring my creative strengths to the table. Thank you for your consideration and hope to talk to you soon!

Michael Johns

Hi there! My name is Michael, and it's a pleasure to share with you a little bit about myself and my creative journey. I'm a seasoned creative professional who's worn many hats in the industry—graphic designer, art director, creative director, team leader, you name it. I've thrived on in-house marketing teams, independent design firms, and freelanced across industries, from financial giants to impactful nonprofits. Collaboration and learning fuel me, but I'm just as adept when working independently. Whether I'm juggling multiple projects or working solo, I thrive under tight deadlines and can confidently present polished work up the chain, showing meaningful creative across multiple platforms. It would be my pleasure to chat with you about how I can contribute to your team and bring my creative strengths to the table. Thank you for your consideration and hope to talk to you soon!

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Hi there!

My name is Michael, and it’s a pleasure to share with you a little bit about myself and my creative journey.

I’m a seasoned creative professional who’s worn many hats in the industry—graphic designer, art director, creative director, team leader, you name it. I’ve thrived on in-house marketing teams, independent design firms, and freelanced across industries, from financial giants to impactful nonprofits.

Collaboration and learning fuel me, but I’m just as adept when working independently. Whether I’m juggling multiple projects or working solo, I thrive under tight deadlines and can confidently present polished work up the chain, showing meaningful creative across multiple platforms.

It would be my pleasure to chat with you about how I can contribute to your team and bring my creative strengths to the table. Thank you for your consideration and hope to talk to you soon!

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Graphic Designer / Art Director / Senior Art Director at Trent Creative
January 1, 2007 - December 31, 2016
Provided end-to-end graphic design and art direction services, collaborating closely with clients to understand goals and target markets. Led concept development and execution across print, digital, OOH, and social media, delivering innovative visual expressions from concept to completion while maintaining brand consistency.
Co-Founder, Marketing Director & Board Secretary at Detroit Actor’s Theatre Company (The DATC)
January 1, 2011 - December 31, 2021
Co-founded a 501(C)(3) non-profit theatre company; led marketing strategy, design, Gala planning, event budgeting, fundraising and patron communications. Built and nurtured professional relationships to grow the network and community impact.
Creative Strategist | Senior Designer - Marketing; Design Team Leader; Creative Strategist - Marketing Team at Quicken Loans/Rocket Mortgage/Rocket Central
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2023
Served as the creative voice of marketing, bridging stakeholders and the creative team. Directed a design team of at least 6 to deliver solutions aligned with brand guidelines and business goals. Led recruitment marketing and internal communications; contributed to large-scale initiatives including Rock Honors, Decked Out Detroit, IPO Times Square Takeover, and multi-channel collateral. Worked across The Pulse HR/Internal Communications team to align creative performance with marketing objectives.

Education

Bachelor of Fine Arts at College for Creative Studies
January 1, 2003 - January 1, 2007

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Non-Profit Organization, Education, Financial Services