John Villari

Art Director/ Senior Designer

Through the last five years I have learned to combine strategic thinking, creative conception and design with a deep understanding of brand awareness and customer loyalty. Proven success developing trust and growing client relationships while delivering integrated solutions that are in-line with strategies, meet goals and exceed expectations. I try to bring a sense of forward-thinking, pragmatic and a balanced approach to all of my creative challenges.

Resume

Experience

Freelance Art Director/Senior Designer • 12/07 - Present

Peter Lik USA • Art Director • 04/07 - 12/07
In this capacity I am working as the Art Director for a very prominent and awarded professional photographer. I am managing 2 other designers while we rebrand and design a series of books based on the photographers vast catalog of images. I have so far in this short period of time already designed a book covering the islands of Hawaii. In addition, I am working on several other parts of the business such as, Media, PR, Marketing, and Business Development.

MGM | Mirage • Designer • 07/06 - 04/07
In this position I create art for many varied applications such as signage, outdoor, high end event invitations as well as magazines and direct mail pieces. I frequently participate in a team environment as well as work alone to craft and create concepts to be presented. I work closely with the account executives to provide conceptually rich and targeted art.

Newegg.com • Designer • 02/05 - 06/06
While I was at Newegg I was responsible for implementing clear advertising design based on Brand and marketing needs. All marketing processes went through me and are reviewed for their efficiency and design. I produced all print advertising company wide consisting of magazine ads to Brand and identity related collateral. I frequently produced print ready mechanicals and worked closely with print vendors here domestically and internationally. In addition, I managed a team of two designers and another three in China.

Bank of America • Print/ Web Designer • 05/99 - 01/05
As the Lead Print/Web Designer, I was responsible for all design development of a local Intranet site. The job required me to design all interface and copy development. In addition, I managed three individuals in different regions of the United States to ensure cohesive Brand standards and strategies. I was also in charge of all promotional design for the North Orange County Region of Southern California. This role required that I design all advertising and marketing collateral for this area.

Education
California State University, Fullerton.
B.F.A. Graphic Design
Fullerton College. A.A. Advertising Design
Art Center College of Design. Art Center at Night

Software
Adobe Creative Suite (all versions up to CS3)
QuarkXpress
Macromedia Studio MX
Microsoft Office
PC and Mac literate

Awards and accomplishments
Logo published in LOGOS by Pedro Guitton.
INDEXBOOK. ISBN 84-96309-14-2
Participant in Orange County AIGA
Code Orange Art Show Benefit
AIGA Member

Location

Las Vegas, NV

Specialties

  • Print
  • Art Direction
  • Design Management

Experience

7 years

Education

California State University, Fullerton

Awards

Indexbook.com Book of Logos

Affiliations

AIGA

Website

johnvillari.com