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I'm V. Craig Olson, a seasoned art director, designer, and illustrator who thrives on turning concepts into polished campaigns. I bring years of hands-on experience across B2B/B2C campaigns, branding, medical illustration, and production art, delivering creative solutions from concept through final production. I excel at collaborating across teams and delivering consistent, high-quality visuals that align with brand goals. I'm a collaborative team player who excels at multitasking and maintaining quality across multiple projects and timelines. I enjoy shaping brand identity, leading design systems, and creating visually compelling assets for print and digital channels. I'd love to bring my skills to your next project.…I'm V. Craig Olson, a seasoned art director, designer, and illustrator who thrives on turning concepts into polished campaigns. I bring years of hands-on experience across B2B/B2C campaigns, branding, medical illustration, and production art, delivering creative solutions from concept through final production. I excel at collaborating across teams and delivering consistent, high-quality visuals that align with brand goals. I'm a collaborative team player who excels at multitasking and maintaining quality across multiple projects and timelines. I enjoy shaping brand identity, leading design systems, and creating visually compelling assets for print and digital channels. I'd love to bring my skills to your next project.

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I'm V. Craig Olson, a seasoned art director, designer, and illustrator who thrives on turning concepts into polished campaigns. I bring years of hands-on experience across B2B/B2C campaigns, branding, medical illustration, and production art, delivering creative solutions from concept through final production. I excel at collaborating across teams and delivering consistent, high-quality visuals that align with brand goals. I'm a collaborative team player who excels at multitasking and maintaining quality across multiple projects and timelines. I enjoy shaping brand identity, leading design systems, and creating visually compelling assets for print and digital channels. I'd love to bring my skills to your next project.…I'm V. Craig Olson, a seasoned art director, designer, and illustrator who thrives on turning concepts into polished campaigns. I bring years of hands-on experience across B2B/B2C campaigns, branding, medical illustration, and production art, delivering creative solutions from concept through final production. I excel at collaborating across teams and delivering consistent, high-quality visuals that align with brand goals. I'm a collaborative team player who excels at multitasking and maintaining quality across multiple projects and timelines. I enjoy shaping brand identity, leading design systems, and creating visually compelling assets for print and digital channels. I'd love to bring my skills to your next project.

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I’m V. Craig Olson, a seasoned art director, designer, and illustrator who thrives on turning concepts into polished campaigns. I bring years of hands-on experience across B2B/B2C campaigns, branding, medical illustration, and production art, delivering creative solutions from concept through final production. I excel at collaborating across teams and delivering consistent, high-quality visuals that align with brand goals.

I’m a collaborative team player who excels at multitasking and maintaining quality across multiple projects and timelines. I enjoy shaping brand identity, leading design systems, and creating visually compelling assets for print and digital channels. I’d love to bring my skills to your next project.

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DaVinci Resolve Studio

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Editorial Illustration

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Book Illustration

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Product Design

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Language

English

Fluent

Work Experience

Art Director | Designer | Illustrator | Production Artist at VCO Design, Inc.

January 1, 2009 - November 10, 2025

On-site and remote work for a variety of clients across B2B and B2C campaigns, branding, catalogs, info-graphics, medical/technical illustration, demonstration animation, websites/e-marketing, packaging, POP, signage, photo-retouching, and trade show visuals. Lead contributor from concept through production with a focus on multi-tasking and delivering cohesive campaigns.

Sr. Designer | Medical Illustrator | Production Artist at Medtronic, Inc.

December 31, 2009 - December 31, 2009

Corporate-wide art direction and design; established illustration brand standards; managed outside contract resources; supervised photo-shoot sessions and photo retouching; led department revenue initiatives for five consecutive years.

Art Director | Designer | Production Artist at McCracken Brooks Agency

December 31, 2000 - December 31, 2000

Creative studio management; oversaw software practices and training; provided B2B and B2C art direction and design.

Art Director | Designer | Production Artist at General Mills

December 31, 1997 - December 31, 1997

Marketing-driven art direction, design and production for food branding; directed photoshoots.

Art Director | Designer | Illustrator | Production Artist at VCO Design, Inc.

January 1, 2009 - November 17, 2025

Conduct on-site and remote design work across campaigns, branding, catalogs, packaging, signage and web/e-marketing. Provide illustration, photo-retouching, and demonstrative animation with expertise in B2B/B2C campaigns, medical/technical visuals, and trade shows.

Sr. Designer | Medical Illustrator | Production Artist at Medtronic, Inc.

January 1, 2000 - January 1, 2009

Led department-wide art direction and design; established corporate illustration brand standards; managed outside contract resources; supervised photo-shoots and photo retouching; contributed to five straight years of revenue generation through creative leadership.

Art Director | Designer | Production Artist at McCracken Brooks Agency

January 1, 1997 - January 1, 2000

Creative studio manager; oversaw software practices and training; performed B2B/B2C art direction and design; mentored designers and ensured project quality and timely delivery.

Art Director | Designer | Production Artist at General Mills

January 1, 1996 - January 1, 1997

Marketing-driven art direction, design and production; led food-based photoshoots and visual storytelling; directed brand photography and production for packaging and promotions.