Creative Leader / Interface Designer
Creative Leader / Interface Designer

Nicholas Hartman
Creative Leader / Interface Designer

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Summary
Creative leader with extensive hands-on experience in interface design, prototyping, branding, video, art direction, and front end development. Proven record of efficient production, success in managing operations, and a knack to bring out the brightest creative spirt in every team member. Deeply honors the �delivered today, is better than perfect tomorrow� ideology. Skilled at building a positive rapport with client teams and vendors.


PATIENTS & PURPOSE � VP, Digital Art Supervisor
New York, NY / August 2017 � Present (freelance Austin-based)
� Created patient-focused websites and other digital health tools.
� Managed design systems, build kits, and user experience (UX) documents.
��Expanded the digital design and user experience departments.
��Reimagined creative-to-developement asset handoff and communication.
� Promoted a departmental curiosity for innovation and progressive technologies.


WASABI RABBIT � Creative Director
New York, NY / March 2016 � April 2017
��Hired and managed creative operations in a 20�person agency.
� Structured the creative department by re-arranging staff and workflow processes.
� Digitized the public persona of ------------.
��Expanded the agency UX/UI capabilities by selling new clients digital strategy.


BURSON-MARSTELLER � Associate Creative Director
New York, NY / November 2012 � March 2016
��Provided creative leadership and helped organize over 20 designers and writers.
��Facilitated the creative re-launching of Long Island's electric company switchover.
� Headed up graphics, wire frame development, UX/UI, and copy direction for many Fortune 500 businesses.
��Built a strong working relationship with developers, and improved CSS mark-up communication.


NBC Universal (OXYGEN MEDIA & BRAVO TV) � Art Director
New York, NY / October 2008 � March 2012
� Headed up design and photography direction for the 2011 & 2012 Oxygen Upfront campaigns.
��Created original designs for the 2009 & 2010 Bravo TV Upfront campaigns.
� Oversaw the release and production of Bravo's famous, Influencer Magazine.
��Produced creative and tactical components such as: micro sites, banner campaigns, and outdoor.
��Facilitated vendor outsourcing, and post-production work, and budget management.


INTERBRAND ��Designer
New York, NY / May 2008 � September 2008
� Designed pharmaceutical branding including: logos, design systems, packaging and photography.
� Expanded design flexibility and strategy to global markets including: Japan, Switzerland, and France.
��Implemented graphics and tone of voice in graphic standards manuals.


NOBLE COMMUNICATIONS � Art Director
Chicago, IL / September 2005 � April 2008
� Provided lead art direction in B2B food marketing & advertising communications.
� Directed and oversaw a range of recipe photoshoots, including, pizza, sandwiches, and BBQ.
��Improved and redesigned client's newsletters, packaging, and program branding.


CBD MARKETING � Art Director
Chicago, IL / April 2004 � September 2005
� Led design for a range of clients types such as: pharma, educational, retail, and financial.
� Groomed client-facing skills by leading client presentations and selling creative ideas and executions.
� Built cutting edge Flash websites, and advanced Actionscript writing skills.



Capabilities

Art Direction:
Considerable understanding of brand personification, story, and technical implementation.

Copywriting:
Articulate, yet simple, written communication.

Experience Design (UI):
Assemble prototyping and UI arrangements, and can effectively guide strategy and production.

Creative Leadership:
Advocates big picture thinking in creative problem solving, with functional objectives being the lead priority.

Client Relations:
Genuinely connect with clients and quickly gain trust through forthright dialogue.

Maximizing Profit:
Place a high importance on efficiency and time management.


EDUCATION
University of Iowa
Iowa City, IA
BFA, Bachelor of Fine Arts (design)
2001