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Kerry G. Johnson

e: contact@kerrygjohnsonDESIGN.com • 443-745-8228                         www.linkedin.com/in/kerryjohnson

I believe every great design begins with a story worth telling. As an award-winning creative director, illustrator, and graphic designer, I transform complex ideas into compelling visual experiences that inspire, and connect people. My expertise in strategic brand development has allowed me to deliver exceptional online, print, digital video, and multimedia deliverables across social media channels.

WORK EXPERIENCE

Johns Hopkins University - Carey Business School, Baltimore, MD

Senior Graphic Designer, October 2021 - Present

  • Provide art direction for visual storytelling illustration assignments

  • Work with staff to prepare graphics for eLearning, social media, and marketing materials

  • Using design-thinking methodology, works to develop print and digital deliverables

  • Help build brand recognition through the consolidation of existing branding assets

  • Oversee team of creatives to ensure timely and on-brand deliverables

  • Advise the staff on graphic design across all media: web, video, and print projects

Maryland Institute College of Art, Baltimore, MD

Adjunct Professor, August 2024 - Present

  • Instructing the class “Creative Entrepreneurship Essentials. This course is designed to equip emerging artists with the critical skills needed to thrive in today’s competitive art, graphic design, and multimedia workplaces.

KGJ Design and Illustration, Columbia, MD

Creative Director, June 2010 - Present

  • Award-winning art director with expertise in branding, internal and external corporate communications, marketing, and developing and coaching creative teams. I also have used my visual journalism background to research, write and present content used for communications and marketing goals via social media, print, and digital publications. I work with a diverse litany of clients, including national and local nonprofit organizations, small and large businesses, publications, websites, educational and marketing campaigns.

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Kerryville Publishing & Caricatures by Kerry, Columbia, MD

  • Children’s book illustrator and publisher, graphic designer and caricaturist. My artwork and graphics have been published in magazines, newspapers and throughout social media. I also illustrate digital gift caricatures and on-site caricatures at private homes and corporate events.

American Physical Society (APS Physics), Washington, DC

Art Director and Special Publications Manager,  May 2002 - May 2005 Present

  • Led and managed a team of brand, design, and marketing professionals that worked on various elements of corporate communications. I was the project manager for APS Physics' internal departments, guiding them to develop and brainstorm successful marketing concepts. After working with leadership partners, I assigned the projects amongst the in-house communications, marketing, and graphic design groups.

Baltimore Sun, Baltimore, MD

Graphics Director,  May 2002 - May 2005 Present

  • Managed and collaborated with newsroom graphic artists, page designers,   photographers and reporters at Maryland’s largest newspaper.

  • Worked with the daily editors who planned the content, design, and layout for The Sun

  • Created front pages, infographics, web pages, and special coverage editions

  • Other responsibilities included copyediting and headline writing

EDUCATION

  • University of Maryland Global Campus | BFA, Graphic Communications

  • Johns Hopkins University - Carey Business School | Certificate: Leveraging Artificial Intelligence for Business

  • Johns Hopkins University - Carey Business School | Certificate: Written and Visual Communications

  • Columbus College of Art & Design | BFA, Graphic Design and Illustration

  • The Ohio State University | Creative Writing, Journalism

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

  • ​Boyd’s Mill, (Highlights Foundation) | Certificate: How to Amp Up Your Design and Illustration Style

  • Disney Institute | Certificate: Creating Magic: Common Sense Leadership Strategies for Life 

  • Poynter Institute |Certificate: Leadership for Visual Journalists

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