Matthew Johnson

I'm a Graphic Designer looking to move into an Art Director role. I bring a wealth of experience in leading projects and team members as well as the ability to turn business strategy into an eye-catching piece of marketing work.

September 2021 – present

JLL / Atlanta, GA

Graphic Designer

Designed presentations that communicated a director's unique advantage in the industry.

Designed materials for property marketing campaigns.

Communicated and collaborated with directors and analysts to design the best media possible.

September 2018 – August 2021

Next Door Photos - Atlanta South / Fayetteville, GA

Managing Partner

Coordinated with clients, photographers, and editors to ensure schedules, project parameters, and expectations were met.

Mentored team members in professional development.

Reviewed all deliverables before presenting to clients.

Reached profitability in the first year of business.

January 2016 – August 2018

Women at Risk, International / Wyoming, MI
Web Developer, Graphic Designer, and Photographer

Designed and programmed websites for the organization's advocacy entity, eCommerce store, and cafe.

Developed a brand identity that more accurately communicated who the organization was.

Developed design solutions that grew sales, donations, and social media engagement.

Pitched projects for internal stakeholder approval.

January 2015 – December 2015

Self-Employed / Wyoming, MI
Graphic Designer and Photographer

Developed Brand Identities for clients that paved the way to reach profit and donation goals.

Directed and executed photography shoots to create compelling imagery that communicated a brand's story and identity.

September 2005 – May 2013

United States Marine Corps / Worldwide
Sergeant, Radio Operator

Collaborated on the planning and execution of 6 training operations to prepare the unit for deployment to Afghanistan.

Implemented a new radio system for an entire unit, which would normally be led by someone of a higher rank.

Supervised the well-being and development of a squad of 12 Marines.

2014 – 2018

BFA Photography, 
Minor in Graphic Design

Kendall College of Art and Design
Grand Rapids, M