Jonathan Knodell

Interiors : Products : Graphics : Branding

Retail design isn't just about making an attractive environment. It's about telling stories. I am a storyteller.

Resume

What?

I am experienced in working with a wide variety of clients to develop a solid brand identity, focusing on the interior and exterior environment.
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How?

I create environments through a system of research, brainstorming, and cohesive brand development. This is accomplished via creative narrative writing, image research, rapid sketch development, materials sourcing, finished renderings, and 3D models.
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Where?

-Retail Environments Designer, GHA Design Studios, Montreal, Quebec, 05/2008 - Current.

-Retail Environments Designer, Chute Gerdeman Retail, Columbus, Ohio, 12/2004 - 05/2008

-Adjunct Instructor, Columbus College of Art & Design, Columbus, Ohio, 08/2006 - 05/2008

-Assistant Exhibit Designer, ExhibitPro, Columbus, Ohio, 05/2004 - 05/2005

-Prior to 2004 - Extensive experience working in both retail and restaurant environments.
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Who?

I have experience working on retail projects in the U.S., Canada, Brazil, Dubai, and Europe.

Some brands that I have done work for include:

-M&M's Brand Candy
-Hamleys Toy Store
-Timberland Boot Company
-Wolverine Boots
-Hanes
-Lehigh Outfitters
-Levi Strauss
-Limited Too
-RJ Reynolds (Camel & Kool Brands)
-C&A Brazil
-Dell
-Kohl's
-Hoffman's Chocolates
-Lowes
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Where I learned what I do:

Education:
-Columbus College of Art & Design – Bachelor’s of Fine Arts - Industrial Design
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Location

Montreal, PQ

Specialties

  • Interior Design
  • Industrial Design
  • Fashion/Apparel

Experience

7 years

Awards

-Multiple projects I have worked on have been featured in leading trade magazines such as DDI Magazine, VM+SD, and Chain Store Age, and have won numerous awards worldwide. -2nd Place - 2008 Bombay Sapphire Glass Design Comp. -People's Choice Winner - Ample Sample Design Comp. 2007