Christian Johnston
Senior Video Specialist at Raken- Claim this Profile
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Jessica Meno
Christian is more than just a talented designer. He asks the right questions. He considers (and innovates on) what's already out there. He takes the "So what?" of a piece—from videos and infographics to hero images—and shoves it in your face. In a way that makes you want to act on what you've just experienced. Christian cares about the details, and his eye for creativity shines in every project he puts out there. He's not afraid to chase a vision. He brings concepts to life effortlessly. Best of all? He does it all with the friendliest smile on his face. I've loved working with Christian for nearly two years—and any future team would, too. :)
Jesse Glancy
I could not recommend Christian enough. I'm thankful to have been his first manager in this field because I've had the opportunity to see him really grow his skillset. From the first interview with him, it was apparent that he has a passion for design and keeping up with the latest trends and technology. He started with graphics for our website and email marketing platforms, but over the course of our time together, he was able to teach himself many product photography and videography techniques, as well as really refine his skills across other Adobe platforms such as Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign. That's just to touch on his graphic capabilities. He is also a terrific UI/UX designer with extensive knowledge of HTML and CSS, and has shown the ability to quickly learn new platforms when necessary. His work truly elevated the visual profile of our company. Although we no longer work together, I am very excited to see where his career takes him.
Jessica Meno
Christian is more than just a talented designer. He asks the right questions. He considers (and innovates on) what's already out there. He takes the "So what?" of a piece—from videos and infographics to hero images—and shoves it in your face. In a way that makes you want to act on what you've just experienced. Christian cares about the details, and his eye for creativity shines in every project he puts out there. He's not afraid to chase a vision. He brings concepts to life effortlessly. Best of all? He does it all with the friendliest smile on his face. I've loved working with Christian for nearly two years—and any future team would, too. :)
Jesse Glancy
I could not recommend Christian enough. I'm thankful to have been his first manager in this field because I've had the opportunity to see him really grow his skillset. From the first interview with him, it was apparent that he has a passion for design and keeping up with the latest trends and technology. He started with graphics for our website and email marketing platforms, but over the course of our time together, he was able to teach himself many product photography and videography techniques, as well as really refine his skills across other Adobe platforms such as Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign. That's just to touch on his graphic capabilities. He is also a terrific UI/UX designer with extensive knowledge of HTML and CSS, and has shown the ability to quickly learn new platforms when necessary. His work truly elevated the visual profile of our company. Although we no longer work together, I am very excited to see where his career takes him.
Jessica Meno
Christian is more than just a talented designer. He asks the right questions. He considers (and innovates on) what's already out there. He takes the "So what?" of a piece—from videos and infographics to hero images—and shoves it in your face. In a way that makes you want to act on what you've just experienced. Christian cares about the details, and his eye for creativity shines in every project he puts out there. He's not afraid to chase a vision. He brings concepts to life effortlessly. Best of all? He does it all with the friendliest smile on his face. I've loved working with Christian for nearly two years—and any future team would, too. :)
Jesse Glancy
I could not recommend Christian enough. I'm thankful to have been his first manager in this field because I've had the opportunity to see him really grow his skillset. From the first interview with him, it was apparent that he has a passion for design and keeping up with the latest trends and technology. He started with graphics for our website and email marketing platforms, but over the course of our time together, he was able to teach himself many product photography and videography techniques, as well as really refine his skills across other Adobe platforms such as Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign. That's just to touch on his graphic capabilities. He is also a terrific UI/UX designer with extensive knowledge of HTML and CSS, and has shown the ability to quickly learn new platforms when necessary. His work truly elevated the visual profile of our company. Although we no longer work together, I am very excited to see where his career takes him.
Jessica Meno
Christian is more than just a talented designer. He asks the right questions. He considers (and innovates on) what's already out there. He takes the "So what?" of a piece—from videos and infographics to hero images—and shoves it in your face. In a way that makes you want to act on what you've just experienced. Christian cares about the details, and his eye for creativity shines in every project he puts out there. He's not afraid to chase a vision. He brings concepts to life effortlessly. Best of all? He does it all with the friendliest smile on his face. I've loved working with Christian for nearly two years—and any future team would, too. :)
Jesse Glancy
I could not recommend Christian enough. I'm thankful to have been his first manager in this field because I've had the opportunity to see him really grow his skillset. From the first interview with him, it was apparent that he has a passion for design and keeping up with the latest trends and technology. He started with graphics for our website and email marketing platforms, but over the course of our time together, he was able to teach himself many product photography and videography techniques, as well as really refine his skills across other Adobe platforms such as Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign. That's just to touch on his graphic capabilities. He is also a terrific UI/UX designer with extensive knowledge of HTML and CSS, and has shown the ability to quickly learn new platforms when necessary. His work truly elevated the visual profile of our company. Although we no longer work together, I am very excited to see where his career takes him.
Experience
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Raken
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United States
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Software Development
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100 - 200 Employee
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Senior Video Specialist
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Dec 2022 - Present
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Video Specialist
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Jan 2022 - Dec 2022
- Develops product and marketing videos- Produces motion graphics for social media, the website, etc.
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Web Graphic Designer
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Nov 2020 - Jan 2022
- Designed marketing collateral such as web design, email design, ad design, social posts, product and marketing videos, etc.- Strengthened the brand’s visual language and documented it through a style guide.- Assists in optimizing web pages and product screens for increased onboarding.
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499 Logo Design
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United States
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Graphic Design
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Freelance Designer
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Jul 2020 - Nov 2020
- Founded a logo design business built on the premise of being upfront with the price ($499) and streamlining the logo design process. - Built a website with a very specific questionnaire to identify look and feel, color, form, etc. to eliminate as much back and forth as possible. - Assembled an array of technologies to keep the business organized: Webflow, Hubspot, Asana, Quickbooks, Mailchimp, and Zapier. - Founded a logo design business built on the premise of being upfront with the price ($499) and streamlining the logo design process. - Built a website with a very specific questionnaire to identify look and feel, color, form, etc. to eliminate as much back and forth as possible. - Assembled an array of technologies to keep the business organized: Webflow, Hubspot, Asana, Quickbooks, Mailchimp, and Zapier.
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Powrhouse Agency
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Advertising Services
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Co-Founder and Designer
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Sep 2019 - Jul 2020
- Co-founded a branding, marketing, and strategy agency that specialized in creating high-end brands for experts, coaches, and companies. - The package included: a “deep-dive” consultation, brand strategy plan, flights for clients to San Diego for content creation at Hendo Studios, and creation of their brand's visual language, website, funnels, and assets. - Co-founded a branding, marketing, and strategy agency that specialized in creating high-end brands for experts, coaches, and companies. - The package included: a “deep-dive” consultation, brand strategy plan, flights for clients to San Diego for content creation at Hendo Studios, and creation of their brand's visual language, website, funnels, and assets.
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Beverage Factory
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United States
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Retail
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1 - 100 Employee
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Visual Designer
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Mar 2015 - Sep 2019
- Designed website assets such as web pages, banners, and site graphics. - Conceptualized, built, and shaped Beverage Factory’s YouTube channel, resulting in thousands of subscribers and millions of views. - The company’s sole product photographer & videographer and lead graphic designer. - Designed 2 websites resulting in $200,000+ additional annual revenue. - Designed website assets such as web pages, banners, and site graphics. - Conceptualized, built, and shaped Beverage Factory’s YouTube channel, resulting in thousands of subscribers and millions of views. - The company’s sole product photographer & videographer and lead graphic designer. - Designed 2 websites resulting in $200,000+ additional annual revenue.
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James Gang Printing
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United States
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Printing Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Graphic Designer
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Apr 2014 - Aug 2014
This is where I learned the screen printing process as well as designed some shirts and hats for the company. This is where I learned the screen printing process as well as designed some shirts and hats for the company.
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IQ Graphics
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United States
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Graphic Design
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Graphic Designer
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Feb 2014 - Jul 2014
This was my first ever professional graphic design job. I made banners, trifold sand other promotional printing campaigns for clients. This was while I was going to school studying graphic design. This was my first ever professional graphic design job. I made banners, trifold sand other promotional printing campaigns for clients. This was while I was going to school studying graphic design.
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Education
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2014 - 2016
Platt College-San Diego
Bachelor’s Degree, Front End Web Development -
2013 - 2014
Platt College-San Diego
Associate’s Degree, Graphic Design -
2011 - 2013
Art Instruction Schools
Certificate, Fine and Studio Arts
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