Joe Cruz

Joe Cruz

Junior Art Director

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    UX/Art Director\Designer

  • Education

    • The Creative Circus

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      Art direction
    • Memphis College of Art

      1990 - 1991
      Commercial and Advertising Art

      Advertising classes taught by Creative Directors in Memphis.

    • Portfolio Center

      1993 - 1995
      Associate's Degree Art Direction

      Art Direction and Design

    • The University of Memphis

      1987 - 1993
      Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) Graphic Design

      Activities and Societies: University Band and Orchestra, Phi Sigma Chi

  • Experience

    • Ogilvy & Mather

      Jan 1997 - Jul 1999
      Junior Art Director

      Art direction for print and tv

    • The Buntin Group

      Jul 1999 - Oct 2000
      Art Director

      Art direction for print and video, Digital design, Brand development

    • Pollak Levitt and Partners

      Oct 2000 - Jul 2002
      Senior Art Director

      Art direction for print and video, Brand development

    • The Creative Circus

      Jan 2001 - Aug 2002
      Instructor

      Art Direction

    • Bigswitch Advertising Inc

      Sept 2002 - Jan 2007
      Creative Director

      Account Experience: Labor Ready (Tacoma, WA), ACP Software, PictureU Promotions, KBVisions, OMI Diagnostics

    • Milesbrand

      Jan 2007 - Jan 2008
      Senior Art Director

      Art Direction and design for clients specializing in commercial and residential real estate

    • Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

      Dec 2010 - Jun 2012
      Senior Graphic Designer

      Supported CDC Atlanta, Office of Public Health Preparedness and ResponseResponsibilities: Provide all graphic and digital design for the division, develop and maintain division intranet, create division training videos, photographer, videographer, system administrator, held classified status

    • Freelance Graphic, Print, Brand and Web Design

      May 2012 - May 2015
      Senior Art Director/Graphic Designer

      Agency Experience: Fitzgerald & Co., Austin Kelley, Scharbo & Company, BBDO Atlanta, Com.Group/MRA, Brighthouse, West Wayne, Cole Henderson Drake, Turner Fernandez Turner, Adair Greene, Trone Advertising, One Source Marketing, Redhouse, Fernandez Creative, Radio Outhouse, Huey/Paprocki, Fitzgerald & Company, Austin Kelley, SmithBreen Advertising

    • The Morrison Agency

      Apr 2015 - Mar 2018
      Senior Art Director

      Freelance Graphic, Print, Brand and Web Design

    • IATSE Local 479

      Jan 2018 - now
      Graphic Artist
    • Freelance Graphic and Web Design

      Jan 2018 - now
      Senior Art Director

      Art direction for print and video, Digital design, Brand development

    • Anthem Worldwide

      May 2018 - Nov 2020
      Art Director | Designer
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • TRX Fitness Certified

    • CPR AED

      American Heart Association
      Mar 2019
  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Joe Cruz
      Senior Art Director Communication Arts Feb 2008 Invisalign ad campaign published in Communication Arts Magazine for great creative work.
    • Awarded to Joe Cruz
      Senior Art Director Atlanta Addy Awards Feb 2002 Georgia Power Outdoor Lighting Campaign.
  • Volunteer Experience

    • Neighborhood Event Support

      Issued by East Atlanta Community Association on Jul 2010
      East Atlanta Community AssociationAssociated with Joe Cruz