Zac McDonald: Art Director in Peoria, AZ
Work experience
Phoenix New Times
Art Director | 11/2013 - Current
Design the weekly cover of each issue. Design the layout and sections in weekly publication. Manage, train and lead a team of 5 designers and countless freelancers. Manage creative workflow. Maintain quarterly budget. Designed weekly client print and digital advertisements. Work with the marketing team to produce strong, effective marketing campaigns for the New Times. Create marks and art work for New Times marketing. Design web content to include animated banners and micro sites. Design vehicle wraps and apparel designs. Create publication covers and article artwork on all special issues. Do market research.
Lamebrain Skateboards
Creative Director | 02/2016 - Current
Control the overall look, feel and aesthetic for brand. Design board and apparel graphics, social media content, web site and marketing collateral. Design trade show booths to fit the brand and attract potential buyers. Manage companies social media channels to include YouTube, Instagram and other various social media sites. Control purchasing of companies inventory, order processing and shipping and team management for the brand.
Jumpin Jammerz
Art Director | 10/2012 - 11/2013
Produce strong and effective marketing and advertising campaigns. Control and oversee all of the companies social media outlets. Pattern Design. Market Research. Design and create company e-mail marketing campaigns. Create new and exciting graphics for company website. Oversee photo shoots. Adhere to style guidelines. Work in direct contact with product development teams for such companies as Lucas Film, CBS, Mattel Toys, DC Comics and Marvel.
Phoenix New Times
Assistant Art Director | 06/2009 - 10/2012
Design the layout and sections in weekly publication. Manage, train and lead a team of 5 designers. Manage creative workflow. Maintain quarterly budget. Designed weekly client print and digital advertisements. Work with the marketing team to produce strong, effective marketing campaigns for the New Times. Create marks and art work for New Times marketing. Design web content to include animated banners and micro sites. Design vehicle wraps and apparel designs. Create publication covers and article artwork on all special issues. Do market research.
U.S. Army
Supply and Logistics Manager | 08/2005 - 04/2007
Purchased, received, and distributed supplies and equipment. Accounted for, and controlled over two million dollars in equipment. Lead and supervised six team members, by prioritizing and assigning work, performing quality control checks, training and giving monthly feedback on job performance. Taught and/or informed incoming team members on organizational policies, standards and duties of assigned jobs. Awarded a medal for excellent time served while performing duties.