Mihai Dragulescu

Experience

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  SK+G

  Jun 2005 - Feb 2006

  Designer

  Clients: Palms Hotel and Casino, Planet Hollywood Resort and Casino, MGM/Mirage, Wolfgang Puck, Borgata Resort and Casino, L’Auberge du Lac Resort and Casino + Designed new identities and brand-consistent print collateral for globally recognized casinos and luxury companies. + Created print mechanicals and oversaw production of print collateral including direct mailers, in-house displays, invitations, etc. + Occasionally wore art director hat by concepting and delegating design of advertising campaigns. Show less

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  Geyrhalter & Co

  Jan 2007 - Mar 2008

  Sr. Designer

  Clients: John Varvatos, LAPD, Pali Hotels+ Second-in-command, dealing directly with clients both creatively and as consultant.+ Implemented new operating procedures, improving workflow and efficiency both internally and with clients.+ Performed market research and brand audits, created business plans and strategy questionnaires for clients.+ Assisted with managerial duties including new hire evaluation, budget and contract writing.+Served as art director, brand strategist, copywriter and photographer on a regular basis. Show less

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  Otis College of Art and Design

  Feb 2007 - May 2007

  Instructor's Assistant

  + Gave instructional lectures and one-on-one training to students. + Supervised and consulted students regarding their Senior portfolios. + Assisted students with the technical aspects of setting up portfolio websites both on our school server and independently.

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  Huge

  Mar 2008 - Jun 2008

  Senior Visual Designer

  Clients: Google, JetBlue, Dish Network+ Expanded online presences for large scale corporate clients.+ Managed branding and created secondary identities for various clients.

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  Dragulescu Studio

  Apr 2008 - Jul 2024

  Creative Director

  Clients: PeopleTech Partners, Hyperdisk Media, Universal Studios, Mycotoo, Citizens Bank of Kentucky, HALO Branded Solutions+ Developing identites, campaigns, collateral packages and web presences for local and national clients.+ Working directly with clients from strategy to implementation phases as a single point of contact that project manages 3rd parties (vendors, developers, installers, etc.)+ Sub-contracting/permatemp services within larger agencies on a rolling project basis. Show less

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  Thinkwell Group (A TAIT Company)

  Aug 2008 - Jan 2009

  Graphics Art Director

  Clients: Warner Brothers, Thinkwell Animation+ Responsible for attraction signage and graphics development for Warner Brothers Abu Dhabi theme park.+ Branded, designed and assisted in concepting four animated series bibles to be pitched to major networks.

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  ADK

  Apr 2009 - Feb 2010

  Art Director

  Clients: Toshiba America Medical Systems+ Responsible for improving and enforcing brand style guide policies for Toshiba America Medical Systems, affecting all marketing and sales tools materials.+ Art directed multiple commercial photo shoots for Toshiba America Medical Systems.+ Frequently served as copywriter for advertising and sales collateral.

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  Thinkwell Group (A TAIT Company)

  May 2010 - Jan 2011

  Graphics Manager

  Clients: Fernbank Museum of Natural History, Warner Brothers, Ferrari Park Abu Dhabi+ As one of two Graphics Managers, was responsible for managing the development of all signage and graphics for NatureQuest, a new themed children's space in the Fernbank Museum of Natural History and recipient of the 2012 Thea Award (Museum Exhibit).+ Developed and designed graphics from conceptual intent to production ready. + Art directed artists and photographers directly to procure appropriate assets. + Produced and managed detailed databases to record all aspects of the project's over 300 graphic assets and 170 stock photos. + Determined production methodologies on varied graphic applications including wall murals, etched metal and direct print. Show less

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  Studiofluid

  Jul 2010 - Feb 2018

  Creative Director

  Clients: Gitprime, Credly+ Lead designer on client projects, defining, creating and/or providing direction on visual design to a team of graphic and UX designers.+ Account management, actively managing relationships with clients, estimating projects, and defining scope of work.

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  Fandango

  Jan 2013 - Apr 2013

  Creative Consultant

  + Senior visual designer on Fandango's website product team.+ Responsible for perennial design updates to key pages on Fandango.com, working together with UX and Developers to roll out consistent and high quality updates according to industry best practices.+ Responsible for day-to-day graphic creation including custom ad related graphics, marketing promotions, and daily content updates.+ Providing direction and style/spec guides to the product team including junior and mid-level designers and developers. Show less

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  Apple

  Apr 2013 - Sept 2013

  Creative Consultant

  + Worked with Worldwide Marketing Communications to create new design materials to appear on apple.com and in Apple Store retail locations worldwide in support of the iPhone 5s and 5c product launches.+ Overhauled visual design and interaction model for Apple Store retail "Smart Signs" (in-store iPads that display pricing and product info).+ Created visual style guide for apple.com web form elements and other UI components.

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  Rethink Leisure & Entertainment, LLC

  Feb 2014 - Oct 2015

  Director, Graphic Design
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  Hooray Agency

  Oct 2017 - now

  Clients: Salamander Collection, Resorts World Las Vegas, Aqua Aston, Hilton, Makana Candles, Curator Hotels, OTH, Providence Healthcare, Chef Kwame Onwuachi, Carter Hospitality+ Direct the branding and visual design efforts for Resorts World Las Vegas, the largest on-strip resort & casino to be built in Las Vegas in over 10 years, as well as the multitude of sub-brands within the resort including food and beverage, gaming, and hospitality lines.+ Brand ambassador and chief visual designer to over a dozen luxury hospitality brands, including 4 and 5-star world class destinations.+ Overseeing production of hospitality collateral, wayfinding, and other physical design materials for hospitality clients, including coordination and planning with vendors. Show less

  • VP of Brand & Design

    Jul 2024 - now

  • Design Director

    Oct 2017 - now