Jonathan Harris
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Ilich Vahimi
I had the opportunity to work with Jonathan as a client on a number of projects and Jonathan always brought his innovative, creative, and cutting edge marketing approach to all our marketing problems. Jonathan's personality sets him apart like none other and really showed us that he cared and the passion he brought to the table showed that we were more than just a client. It was a pleasure working with Jonathan and without a doubt, I give him the highest recommendation for anyone looking to elevate their company to the next level.
Craig Bradford
I had the pleasure to work with and learn from Jonathan while on the same Brand Design team at Microsoft. As a Creative and Art Director, Jonathan is an absolute rock star who has a creative genius for how to relate the request with the final design. Via witty humor wrapped in a perfect balance of direction, leadership, and focus, Jonathan impressed me with his ability to manage so many details of a project and so many projects at the same time. Jonathan goes out of his way to make sure that all needs of his clients and team member are met on each project through excellent communication and timely reviews and deliverables. On each project the client, audience, and his team members benefit from Jonathan's direction and brand knowledge. While Jonathan possesses all of the qualities of an excellent agency style creative and art director his wheelhouse in our studio was envisioning and leading our team in creating excellent brand photography and video for one of the largest global brands in the world. I have learned so much about photography and what takes to set the bar extremely high when planning in the studio, on location, and in post. Jonathan is hands down one of THE most influential colleagues I have worked with and would recommend his abilities with the highest of praises. Microsoft, Windows, and the teams he has worked with are more successful because of his hard work and creative abilities.
Ilich Vahimi
I had the opportunity to work with Jonathan as a client on a number of projects and Jonathan always brought his innovative, creative, and cutting edge marketing approach to all our marketing problems. Jonathan's personality sets him apart like none other and really showed us that he cared and the passion he brought to the table showed that we were more than just a client. It was a pleasure working with Jonathan and without a doubt, I give him the highest recommendation for anyone looking to elevate their company to the next level.
Craig Bradford
I had the pleasure to work with and learn from Jonathan while on the same Brand Design team at Microsoft. As a Creative and Art Director, Jonathan is an absolute rock star who has a creative genius for how to relate the request with the final design. Via witty humor wrapped in a perfect balance of direction, leadership, and focus, Jonathan impressed me with his ability to manage so many details of a project and so many projects at the same time. Jonathan goes out of his way to make sure that all needs of his clients and team member are met on each project through excellent communication and timely reviews and deliverables. On each project the client, audience, and his team members benefit from Jonathan's direction and brand knowledge. While Jonathan possesses all of the qualities of an excellent agency style creative and art director his wheelhouse in our studio was envisioning and leading our team in creating excellent brand photography and video for one of the largest global brands in the world. I have learned so much about photography and what takes to set the bar extremely high when planning in the studio, on location, and in post. Jonathan is hands down one of THE most influential colleagues I have worked with and would recommend his abilities with the highest of praises. Microsoft, Windows, and the teams he has worked with are more successful because of his hard work and creative abilities.
Ilich Vahimi
I had the opportunity to work with Jonathan as a client on a number of projects and Jonathan always brought his innovative, creative, and cutting edge marketing approach to all our marketing problems. Jonathan's personality sets him apart like none other and really showed us that he cared and the passion he brought to the table showed that we were more than just a client. It was a pleasure working with Jonathan and without a doubt, I give him the highest recommendation for anyone looking to elevate their company to the next level.
Craig Bradford
I had the pleasure to work with and learn from Jonathan while on the same Brand Design team at Microsoft. As a Creative and Art Director, Jonathan is an absolute rock star who has a creative genius for how to relate the request with the final design. Via witty humor wrapped in a perfect balance of direction, leadership, and focus, Jonathan impressed me with his ability to manage so many details of a project and so many projects at the same time. Jonathan goes out of his way to make sure that all needs of his clients and team member are met on each project through excellent communication and timely reviews and deliverables. On each project the client, audience, and his team members benefit from Jonathan's direction and brand knowledge. While Jonathan possesses all of the qualities of an excellent agency style creative and art director his wheelhouse in our studio was envisioning and leading our team in creating excellent brand photography and video for one of the largest global brands in the world. I have learned so much about photography and what takes to set the bar extremely high when planning in the studio, on location, and in post. Jonathan is hands down one of THE most influential colleagues I have worked with and would recommend his abilities with the highest of praises. Microsoft, Windows, and the teams he has worked with are more successful because of his hard work and creative abilities.
Ilich Vahimi
I had the opportunity to work with Jonathan as a client on a number of projects and Jonathan always brought his innovative, creative, and cutting edge marketing approach to all our marketing problems. Jonathan's personality sets him apart like none other and really showed us that he cared and the passion he brought to the table showed that we were more than just a client. It was a pleasure working with Jonathan and without a doubt, I give him the highest recommendation for anyone looking to elevate their company to the next level.
Craig Bradford
I had the pleasure to work with and learn from Jonathan while on the same Brand Design team at Microsoft. As a Creative and Art Director, Jonathan is an absolute rock star who has a creative genius for how to relate the request with the final design. Via witty humor wrapped in a perfect balance of direction, leadership, and focus, Jonathan impressed me with his ability to manage so many details of a project and so many projects at the same time. Jonathan goes out of his way to make sure that all needs of his clients and team member are met on each project through excellent communication and timely reviews and deliverables. On each project the client, audience, and his team members benefit from Jonathan's direction and brand knowledge. While Jonathan possesses all of the qualities of an excellent agency style creative and art director his wheelhouse in our studio was envisioning and leading our team in creating excellent brand photography and video for one of the largest global brands in the world. I have learned so much about photography and what takes to set the bar extremely high when planning in the studio, on location, and in post. Jonathan is hands down one of THE most influential colleagues I have worked with and would recommend his abilities with the highest of praises. Microsoft, Windows, and the teams he has worked with are more successful because of his hard work and creative abilities.
Experience
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Wild Gravity
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United States
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Media Production
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1 - 100 Employee
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Co-Founder and Executive Creative Director
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Sep 2017 - Present
Wild Gravity is a team of marketing, digital, creative, and production pros from some of the foremost brands and agencies. Our agile team is hacking the creative + production model to deliver world-class work that gets out the door faster and for less. Wild Gravity is a team of marketing, digital, creative, and production pros from some of the foremost brands and agencies. Our agile team is hacking the creative + production model to deliver world-class work that gets out the door faster and for less.
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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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Creative Producer - MSCOM
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Nov 2016 - Oct 2017
Lead creative producer for MSCOM UX & Experimentation, overseeing creative production of agency partner projects and directing creation of net-new assets to be used on Tier 1 web properties.
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Creative Director
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Jun 2016 - Nov 2016
Web creative lead on the Office.com team working directly with site management on all projects. Shaping the strategy and thinking to follow brand voice.I oversaw creative execution (voice, message, visual, UX) of embedded vendors and agency teams throughout, while driving brand projects into web team work-stream.Responsible for reviewing and approving all creative.
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Freelance
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Seattle/Bellevue/Redmond
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Creative Director/Art Director
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Feb 2016 - Jun 2016
Services provided on a contract/full time basis. Contact me for details and availability. Services provided on a contract/full time basis. Contact me for details and availability.
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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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Creative Director - Windows
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Feb 2013 - Feb 2016
For three years I played an integral part in the evolution of the Windows brand. From deep-level brand strategy to managing a team of junior creatives, to hands-on design work, my participation spans the entire creative process, concept to completion. Beyond the high-level brand work, my role was also one of content creation. I owned, designed, and directed all our brand photo shoots (domestic and international), where we worked with world-renowned photography talent and top-level production. I lead a team in the creation of our video content for all our BTL marketing materials for worldwide use, and along with a copywriter, I created short commercial spots covering everything from Windows 10 features, to highlighting real-life Windows users making a difference in the world. Key projects: Windows brand guidelines Windows 10 video work Windows 10 packaging Windows Brand photography Coordination of marketing materials with Surface, Xbox, and Lumia Retail reinvention Key responsibilities: Champion the Windows brand Management of junior team Exec-level brand presentations Agency partnership growth "One Microsoft" brand alignment Show less
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J. Harris Design
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Bellevue, WA
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Owner, Art Director
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Sep 2008 - Feb 2013
S-Prop. Freelance art direction, design, brand identity. S-Prop. Freelance art direction, design, brand identity.
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ShowPony
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Seattle
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Creative Director
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Mar 2012 - Jan 2013
Sometimes talent begets talent. ShowPony was the culmination of a few very talented folks with years of experience in design and marketing coming together to do great work. ShowPony is where we delivered “audience driven performance”. Sometimes talent begets talent. ShowPony was the culmination of a few very talented folks with years of experience in design and marketing coming together to do great work. ShowPony is where we delivered “audience driven performance”.
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Strategies 360
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United States
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Public Relations and Communications Services
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100 - 200 Employee
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Creative Services Director
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Mar 2010 - Jan 2013
Design, advertising, corporate identity across the board. Design, advertising, corporate identity across the board.
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SmartGirls' Way
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United States
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Internet Publishing
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Freelance Designer
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2010 - 2011
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Wexley School for Girls
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United States
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Advertising Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Freelance Art Director
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Nov 2009 - Jan 2010
Art direction, brand identity and design focusing in the interactive realm. Projects included XBOX Live, Zumiez online, and agency self-promo • New business acquisition • Interactive Art Direction • Campaign conceptualization Art direction, brand identity and design focusing in the interactive realm. Projects included XBOX Live, Zumiez online, and agency self-promo • New business acquisition • Interactive Art Direction • Campaign conceptualization
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Taphandles
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United States
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Advertising Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Designer, Art Director
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Mar 2009 - Nov 2009
Lead Art Director / Designer for all branding, identity, packaging and point of purchase marketing items Spearheaded agency self promotion and rebranding from concept to completion, including: logo creation, print collateral, & web design Lead Art Director / Designer for all branding, identity, packaging and point of purchase marketing items Spearheaded agency self promotion and rebranding from concept to completion, including: logo creation, print collateral, & web design
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Wexley School for Girls
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United States
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Advertising Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Freelance Art Director
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Sep 2008 - Oct 2008
Seattle Sounders F.C. launch campaign • Outdoor • Alternative • Print Seattle Sounders F.C. launch campaign • Outdoor • Alternative • Print
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Lead Designer / Studio manager
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May 2004 - Aug 2008
I began my career at Creature where I had the fortune to work on such brands as HBO, Starbucks, Pacifico, The PBA, Windstar Cruiselines and many others. I also managed a studio of 4 designers, 2 interns, and a partridge in a pear tree. For more information or some examples of this work, please see my site www.watchjohnny.com I began my career at Creature where I had the fortune to work on such brands as HBO, Starbucks, Pacifico, The PBA, Windstar Cruiselines and many others. I also managed a studio of 4 designers, 2 interns, and a partridge in a pear tree. For more information or some examples of this work, please see my site www.watchjohnny.com
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Assistant Manager: Graphics
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Aug 2000 - Dec 2002
Managed a design studio of 8 and worked directly with sales execs and clients throughout the design process for the award winning student-run periodical at Washington State University. Managed a design studio of 8 and worked directly with sales execs and clients throughout the design process for the award winning student-run periodical at Washington State University.
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Education
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1999 - 2002
Washington State University
BA, Graphic Design -
School of Visual Concepts
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