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Art Director / Illustrator / Senior Brand Designer / USMC Veteran

Creative & Design

Creative South 2014

Creative South is one of the premier art and design events in the Southeast. It started four years ago as a grassroots event. Unlike any other conference, Creative South prides itself in nurturing personal design conversations with the creative community at all levels. It’s far more than just a networking event. With expanded educational workshops this year, more music and entertainment, the 2014 event will draw an even greater crowd.Creative South exposes creative and marketing professionals, business people, and students to key speakers on the subject of branding and design in the digital era. It’s a showcase of cutting-edge design and arts trends, but served up on a Southern tablecloth.

Creative South 2013

Creative South is a conference for Creatives. We're bringing 19 industry leading Creative Professionals to Columbus, GA for a 2 day event of networking, inspiration, education, and all around creative fun. April 27th - 28th, 2013

I am a proud United States Marine Corps Veteran with over 10 years of experience as an Art Director in the Hunting and Outdoors Industry for the brand Realtree. Most recently, I served as a Remote Senior Designer for Milepost, a strategy consultancy and marketing firm. In addition to my full-time positions, I work as a Freelance Art Director, Illustrator, and Brand Designer. 

After just a year and a half, I was promoted to Art Director. I designed the iconic Antler logo for the Realtree brand, along with several other well-known brand and pattern logos. My work has been featured internationally in four books dedicated to illustration and logo design. Most recently, I had seven logos included in this year's LogoLounge Book 15 (from over 30,000 global submissions).

Executes freelance and contract work for national and international clients.

The North Face, The North Face (Japan), WWE, Realtree, Walmart, Proctor & Gamble, Has Heart x Alpha Industries, Jason Ellis, Incendiary (NYHC Band), Tribe Jiu-Jitsu (Italia), Quarter Muffin, Crumbl Cookies, Creative South Conference, Logan (2017), The Domestics (2018), Stranger Things (S3), Phantoms of History (2009).

Art Director / Illustrator / Senior Brand Designer

Senior Designer

As Art Director, I worked closely with the Creative Director and Project Manager in leading and mentoring our creative team daily, covering all manners of daily operations in support of the company brand and marketing strategies and initiatives. I also supported over 2,000 Licensing and Brand Partners including key retailers such as Walmart and Academy, all while continuing my duties as a Graphic Designer. Additional duties included maintaining and updating all major company presentations, trade shows, microsites, brand identity, brand management, pattern launches, Retail, Sales, and Licensing support, photographic/video commercial shoots, Walmart Liaison, technical support, and more.

Art Director

Creative South is a premier art and design event in the Southeast. Founded in April 2011 as a grassroots event, Creative South has quickly generated a following. Unlike any other conference, Creative South prides itself on nurturing personal design conversations with the creative community at all levels. My principal duties involved overseeing the Vendor Village and contributing to overall conference planning, coordination, setup, and day-to-day operations.

Board Member

Created exceptional work across multiple mediums in support of the department and company-wide objectives. I developed and produced with a high level of skill and imagination across various projects,  contributing to the overall mission and enduring success. Duties included but were not limited to marketing and sales collateral, brand promotional materials, brand design, company presentations, national ad campaigns, apparel design, web and social media banners, brochures, billboards, trade show graphics, television and video graphics, product design, launch kits, brand standards, and more.

Graphic Designer

Successfully managed and coordinated several high-end graphic and web design projects under extremely tight deadlines from concept to completion. Collaborated with clients to create a vision, conceive designs, and consistently meet deadlines and requirements. Established trusting relationships with key clients and vendors. Brainstormed, presented, and drafted reports on all project concepts and executions to the company CEO / Creative Director. Worked alongside the Marketing Director to create and conduct highly persuasive sales and marketing websites and presentations. Partnered with the Director of Development to develop online branding, content, website usability, and internet functionality.

Assisted in project direction and coordination of the production, photography, design, and pre-press of several Award Winning monthly magazines and other printed media. Utilized a unique imagination to develop conceptual solutions for logo, identity, print, and additional media projects. Developed strong client/designer relations and streamlined print job workflow. Doing so while ensuring proper quality control, customer satisfaction, and project deadlines are met. Maintained computer software and updates.

Demonstrated artistic skill and vision on a project-by-project arrangement designing various illustrations, logos, certificates, plaques, awards, posters, flyers, and other printed media in support of the entire Southeastern Marine Corps Recruiting District. Designed and illustrated the Award-Winning, artwork-intensive front cover for the inaugural issue of the 6th Marine Corps District Magazine "The Pacesetter" and contributed to the overall production and design from month to month.

Combat Photographer

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Richard Longhi: Art Director / Illustrator / Senior Brand Designer / USMC Veteran in Columbus, Georgia

Richard Longhi