EXPERIENCE

LEAD 3D DESIGNER / CREATIVE DIRECTOR (PREMIUM AUTO GROUP)

Czarnowski / 2013 - Present

Responsible for all experiential projects for the Mercedes-Benz and Porsche brands including auto shows, retail stores, stadium/sporting activations, concours events and racing tours. I lead a team of 3D and 2D designers and creative direct them to implement current marketing messaging, maintain brand standards and create unique experiences through profound use of space, material and technology. I have also worked on many other premium transportation brands including Bugatti, Cigarette Racing, BMW, Dassault Falcon, Formula E, Toyota/Lexus and Bell Helicopters. Participated in countless new business RFP pitches.

ASSOCIATE CREATIVE DIRECTOR

George P. Johnson / 2010 - 2013

Responsible for spatial/experiential design for brands including IBM, MeadWestVaco, AMD, Chobani, Gucci, Lacoste and Under Armour. Designed tradeshows, events, permanent spaces and interactives.

3D DESIGNER

Global Experience Specialists / 2009 - 2010

Responsible for spatial/experiential design for medical, pharmaceutical, technology and aerospace brands including Bristol Myers Squibb, Genzyme, LG and Eurocopter. Designed tradeshows and events.

3D DESIGNER

George P. Johnson

Responsible for spatial/experiential design for automotive and technology brands focusing on General Motors (Hummer & Saab) and Motorola. Designed auto shows, events, racing tours and interactives.

EDUCATION

BFA Fine Arts (Industrial Design)

Wayne State University / 2000 - 2006

SKILLS

• Ability to handle and lead multiple projects at once and deliver thoughtful creative on time

• Follows project from ideation phase to installation/activation

• Very current with design, experiential and technology trends

• Very current with design and fabrication trends/techniques

• Adheres to brand standards and best practices for every brand but knows when and how to push a brand into uncharted territory

• Works extremely well with other internal departments to reach the desired outcome

• Hand-sketching/rendering

• Attention to presentation flow and knowing how to present creative to a range of different types of clients

• Concept development that pushes the edge of technology and design but alSO fits within budgetary constraints

• Photorealistic rendering skills

• Extreme passion for design

• Expert in simplicity