Matt Songer

OBJECTIVE

I am a Senior Art Director with experience in integrated advertising campaigns that include print, direct mail, TV, web design, multimedia, branding, corporate identity and packaging design.

Special emphasis on strong conceptual thinking and the ability to advance ideas with impactful and aesthetic design skills.

EXPERIENCE

2008 – present – Turbine Creative, Westport, CT

2005 – 2008 – Senior Art Director – VGS Creative, Westport, CT

2002 – 2005 – Senior Art Director – VogtGoldstein, Westport, CT

2001 – 2002 – Art Director – VogtWein, Westport, CT

1999 – 2000 – Graphic Designer – VogtWein, Westport, CT

Agency go-to-guy, especially in pressure situations; known to deliver on strategy and on time, even under tight deadlines.

Strong team player, with commitment to working collaboratively to deliver creative excellence, including chipping-in to help coworkers advance their projects as needed.

Work closely with and provide art direction supervision to photographers, retouchers, directors, design teams and illustrators. Upheld agency’s reputation for powerful creative with elegant execution, including managing press checks and coordinating projects with outside vendors.

Manage multiple, concurrent projects from initial concept to completion.

Ability to work with a team, to learn new technologies and provide client with cutting-edge creative thinking.

CLIENTS INCLUDE

AARP, Ad Council, Allied Domecq, Albany Medical Center, BMW, Bobby Q’s, Cannondale, Chase, Clauss, Isbre Water, Mini, Momentive Performance Materials, Nokia, Old Harbor Outfitters, Oxford Health Plans, Pitney Bowes, PML Automotive, Rosetta Stone, Skip Barber Racing School, Slim Delices, Terex, United Airlines, United Healthcare

COMPUTER SKILLS

Excellent skills in Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator and QuarkXPress

EDUCATION

1999 – The Pennsylvania State University, BA in Graphic Design, Minor in Photography