Nic Johnson
UI Art Director at Ripple Effect Studios- Claim this Profile
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Drew Andersen
Nic was a breath of fresh air in the design space. He was the most supportive manager I’ve ever worked with. He also brought a level of insight to the team that is not something one could be taught—he was a complete natural. Moreover, he is kind and approachable, yet relentless with his craft. In other words, he just ‘gets it’. I absolutely loved working with him. He stood as a inspiration to the way I lead designers now. I only hope I can live up to his example. Thanks Nic.
Trevor Laupmanis
Nic is a creative visionary and collaborative partner gifted with deep empathy and ability to develop trusting relationships. He and his team consistently over-deliver, even under tight deadlines, and regularly tackle creative challenges outside of their core charter. In short, he’s the best and I’m proud to work with him.
Drew Andersen
Nic was a breath of fresh air in the design space. He was the most supportive manager I’ve ever worked with. He also brought a level of insight to the team that is not something one could be taught—he was a complete natural. Moreover, he is kind and approachable, yet relentless with his craft. In other words, he just ‘gets it’. I absolutely loved working with him. He stood as a inspiration to the way I lead designers now. I only hope I can live up to his example. Thanks Nic.
Trevor Laupmanis
Nic is a creative visionary and collaborative partner gifted with deep empathy and ability to develop trusting relationships. He and his team consistently over-deliver, even under tight deadlines, and regularly tackle creative challenges outside of their core charter. In short, he’s the best and I’m proud to work with him.
Drew Andersen
Nic was a breath of fresh air in the design space. He was the most supportive manager I’ve ever worked with. He also brought a level of insight to the team that is not something one could be taught—he was a complete natural. Moreover, he is kind and approachable, yet relentless with his craft. In other words, he just ‘gets it’. I absolutely loved working with him. He stood as a inspiration to the way I lead designers now. I only hope I can live up to his example. Thanks Nic.
Trevor Laupmanis
Nic is a creative visionary and collaborative partner gifted with deep empathy and ability to develop trusting relationships. He and his team consistently over-deliver, even under tight deadlines, and regularly tackle creative challenges outside of their core charter. In short, he’s the best and I’m proud to work with him.
Drew Andersen
Nic was a breath of fresh air in the design space. He was the most supportive manager I’ve ever worked with. He also brought a level of insight to the team that is not something one could be taught—he was a complete natural. Moreover, he is kind and approachable, yet relentless with his craft. In other words, he just ‘gets it’. I absolutely loved working with him. He stood as a inspiration to the way I lead designers now. I only hope I can live up to his example. Thanks Nic.
Trevor Laupmanis
Nic is a creative visionary and collaborative partner gifted with deep empathy and ability to develop trusting relationships. He and his team consistently over-deliver, even under tight deadlines, and regularly tackle creative challenges outside of their core charter. In short, he’s the best and I’m proud to work with him.
Credentials
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Advanced Dale Carnegie Course: Skills For Team Succ
Dale Carnegie TrainingMar, 2020- Nov, 2024
Experience
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Ripple Effect Studios
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United States
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Computer Games
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1 - 100 Employee
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UI Art Director
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Mar 2023 - Present
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Microsoft
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United States
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Software Development
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700 & Above Employee
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Presentation Art Director, Turn 10 Studios
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Jul 2017 - Mar 2023
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Concept & Cinematics Art Director, Turn 10 Studios
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Apr 2012 - Jun 2017
I am honored to be part of the elite crew of professionals at Turn 10 Studios. I lead a team of talented concept artists that painstakingly create the intensity and beauty of racing for the Forza Motorsport Franchise. I also lead the cinematics team which is responsible for the immense number of cameras through which users experience Forza Motorsport. In addition, I have directed game trailers for E3 and in-game cinematics, including over an hour of motion graphic films. This includes writing and directing the live action intro films for both Forza Motorsport and Forza Horizon. I consider myself very fortunate to collaborate with this world-class group of passionate game-makers across a wide spectrum of the Forza Franchise. Show less
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Believe Media
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United States
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Movies, Videos, and Sound
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1 - 100 Employee
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Creative Director
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May 2000 - Mar 2012
At Believe I provided creative direction for integrated campaigns and collaboration with creative teams for commercials and music videos. I met Kief Davidson at Believe and provided art direction on his award winning documentary films Kassim the Dream and The Devil’s Miner. I also had the distinct honor of working with the legendary graphic design collective and all-around idea makers TOMATO. Brilliant, lovely humans with amazing talent. In my time at Believe I created original content for BMW Films with Clive Owen, American Express, Audi, ABC Television and Starbucks. I also collaborated with many talented artists on projects for Oprah, IBM, Absolut Vodka, Target, Ford, Chevrolet and many more. In 2010 TOMATO was named Studio of the Year by Grafik Magazine, beating out Pentagram and Praline. About Believe Believe Media has been creating influential and award winning commercials, music videos, broadcast & online content, promos, documentaries and experimental films since its founding in January 2000. With offices in Los Angeles, New York, London & Prague Believe Media has always maintained a global reach with partnerships in Western and Eastern Europe, Asia, the South Pacific and South America. Believe’s directors hail from every corner of the globe and have worked with the world’s biggest brands and advertising agencies collecting numerous awards along the way. Show less
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Stone Tiger Entertainment
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Greater Los Angeles Area
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Creative Director
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Jan 1998 - May 2001
Developed original content, story, interactive and graphic design along with director/founder David van Eyssen. We developed original content for AOL, Nikon, Nordstrom, American Express, ABC, and BMW. Developed original content, story, interactive and graphic design along with director/founder David van Eyssen. We developed original content for AOL, Nikon, Nordstrom, American Express, ABC, and BMW.
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Disney Experiences
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Entertainment Providers
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700 & Above Employee
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Senior Artist
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1997 - 1999
Art direction, design and development of Disney Online content including: Home Improvement, Ellen, Siskel & Ebert, Felicity, Zoog Disney, Winnie the Pooh, Disney.com as well as Disney Channel, Hollywood Records, and Disney Publishing. • Worked on the creative team overseeing the Disney.com home page • Collaborated with the Disney Television group to bring their TV shows online • Oversaw the design for branded mini-sites, created new games and activities Art direction, design and development of Disney Online content including: Home Improvement, Ellen, Siskel & Ebert, Felicity, Zoog Disney, Winnie the Pooh, Disney.com as well as Disney Channel, Hollywood Records, and Disney Publishing. • Worked on the creative team overseeing the Disney.com home page • Collaborated with the Disney Television group to bring their TV shows online • Oversaw the design for branded mini-sites, created new games and activities
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Education
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1992 - 1994
New York University
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1994 - 1996
Columbia College Chicago
Film/Cinema/Video Studies
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