My CV

Hey, I’m Mike. I’m an Art Director and Creative Director with 15+ years of experience developing brand systems, directing multidisciplinary teams, and delivering high-impact digital and print work. Seeking a Senior Creative role where I can combine strategic leadership with hands-on design expertise to elevate brand experiences. 

EXPERIENCE

Standard Modern Co. / MyUnion Printer — Creative Director, Marketing & Digital 
2023–Present 
Creative lead overseeing digital strategy, marketing, video production, and UX/UI design across a four-brand print network (Standard Modern, Reynolds DeWalt, Cranberry Print Marketing, MyUnion Printer). 
● Defined and executed digital brand direction across all four network divisions, each maintaining a distinct identity and audience within a shared architecture. 
● Led website redesign and digital architecture overhaul, including cross-site linkback mapping, sitemap audits, intake questionnaire flows replacing legacy contact forms, and an HTML network integration map unifying navigation across all four sites. 
● Directed and shot in-house production footage documenting the manufacturing process, from raw material through finishing, for MyUnion Printer's product line. 
● Designed and executed product strategy ahead of an on-cycle year for political print activations. 
● Partnered with developers and management to integrate AI-driven content tools into the existing marketing workflow without compromising established brand standards. 
M Design Co. LLC — Owner & Creative Director 
2016–Present 
● Independent studio delivering brand systems, digital experiences, and campaign design for mission-driven clients (and anyone who will pay me really.) 
● Led 40+ client engagements across nonprofits, shelters, children's homes, land trusts, and social-impact organizations. 
● Developed brand identities, websites, video content, and multi-platform campaign collateral. 
● Managed budgets, timelines, contractors, and cross-functional stakeholders from concept to delivery. 
ActBlue / AB Charities — Creative Director 
2015–2023 
Career progression: Creative Director (2022–2023) Director of Creative Services (2019–2022) Art Director (2017–2019) Senior Graphic Designer (2015–2017) 
● Built and led a 10-person in-house creative team including Art Directors, Designers, Illustrators, Web Developers, and contractors. 
● Established an internal agency-style creative program supporting national political, advocacy, and nonprofit organizations. 
● Developed scalable brand systems, campaign templates, accessibility standards, and multi-channel visual frameworks. 
● Partnered closely with Product, Engineering, Marketing, and Data teams to align visual strategy and elevate consistency across web, social, email, print, and video. 
● Developed an award-winning visual brand system that is in-use today. 
Worldways Social Marketing — Graphic Designer > Art Director 
2011–2015 
● Created integrated campaigns for public-health, government, and nonprofit clients, translating complex issues into clear, approachable visuals across print, digital, and social media. 
● Produced infographics, reports, and templates while keeping projects consistent, accessible, and delivered on time. 
AHEAD Inc. — Graphic Designer 
2010–2011 
I made golf hats for about 6 months. I try not to think about it; but ask who my worst client was sometime.

MOO.COM — Graphic Designer 
2010 
● Designer on "The Business Card Project," a U.S. activation supporting the brand's entry into a major metro market for the UK-based company. 
● Following the project's success and visibility, MOO expanded into four additional states and has grown steadily since. 

ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE

Bristol Community College — Adjunct Professor, Graphic Design & Typography 
2025–Present 
Teach ART260 and ART266, covering digital design foundations, typography, and visual communication. Develop curriculum, lead critiques, and incorporate real-world agency workflows into classroom instruction. 
Town of Bridgewater — Open Space Committee Member 
2022–2025 
Supported municipal planning efforts to preserve open space and expand recreational access through community engagement and visual communication. 

EDUCATION

University of Massachusetts Dartmouth — BFA, Graphic Design & Letterform (2010) 
Bristol Community College — AFA, Two-Dimensional Design (2007) 
General Assembly — Certificate, User Experience Design (2016) 
Rhode Island School of Design - Continuing Education - Web Design (2016) 

SKILLS

Adobe Creative Suite, Figma, Art direction, Brand systems, Brand voice & copywriting, Visual strategy, Layout design, Typography, UI/UX fundamentals, Website architecture & UX flows, Photography, Videography, Social media strategy, Political & campaign creative, Transit & billboard, Prepress, Project management, Creative operations, Retainer & pricing strategy, Pitch & proposal development, Cross-functional collaboration, Client relationship management, Vendor coordination, Squarespace, WordPress (working knowledge), HTML/CSS (working knowledge)