Margo Johnson

Current

• Creative Director at Superseed

Past

• Creative Director at VistaPrint
• Creative Director at Leapnet
• Senior Art Director at CKS Interactive

• Broadcast Designer at CBS News
• Art Director at Warner Brothers Records
• Designer at EF Educational Tours

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Education

• California Institute of the Arts
• University of Michigan

Recommended

5 people have recommended Margo

Connections

418 connections

Industry

Marketing and Advertising

Websites

• Superseed Website
• Superseed Blog
• Twitter.com/Superseed

Margo Johnson’s Summary

Margo Johnson (Purrington)

Award-winning agency creative director and brand marketing specialist with MFA who combines business, design & technology to deliver profitable results. Experience with top tier brands including CBS, Microsoft, Apple, Sun, Vistaprint, American Airlines, Wal-Mart, GM and Orbitz.

National awards & work published in The Wall Street Journal, LA Times, Metropolis, The One Show, Emigre and many books. Served on board of directors for the American Center for Design, colleges and community non-profits. Held adjunct faculty positions at USC and other colleges.

Margo Johnson’s Specialties:

Creative Direction, Interactive, User Experience, Graphic Design, Brand Identity, Social Media, Marketing, Advertising, Strategy, Digital, Direct, Online, Project Management, Team Leadership, Client Relations, Emerging Trends.

Margo Johnson’s Experience

• Creative Director

  Superseed

  (Marketing and Advertising industry)

  January 2005 — Present (4 years 7 months)

  Superseed is a creative agency specializing in brand positioning, strategy, design, integrated marketing and internet solutions for Fortune 1000 to start-up ventures.
  
  Client work includes: Orbitz, VistaPrint, Lionbridge, Ness, Valassis, Travel&Co, ACIS, CIEE, VivaVoyage, FlyPrivate, DunkinDonut, ProCuraHealth, Federal Street Capital, SheddAquarium, Braintrust, MNET, Linkstorm, Enpocket, NetLinx, CSN, Zampa, Lather.

• Creative Director

  VistaPrint

  (Public Company; VPRT; Internet industry)

  2003 — 2005 (2 years)

  In-house consultant working with collaborative teams on the design strategy of online/direct and acquisition/retention marketing, brand and ad campaigns.

• Creative Director

  Leapnet

  (Public Company; MSFT; Marketing and Advertising industry)

  1997 — 2001 (4 years)

  Managed creative teams for clients including American Airlines, MSNBC, CBS SportsLine, Microsoft, Encarta, AA.com, Wal-Mart, Sam's Club, FTD and the University of Chicago GSB

• Senior Art Director

  CKS Interactive

  (Public Company; MRCH; Information Technology and Services industry)

  1996 — 1997 (1 year)

  Managed creative teams for clients including Sun Microsystems, Fujitsu, Apple, GM and Avery Dennison.

• Broadcast Designer

  CBS News

  (Public Company; CBS; Broadcast Media industry)

  1994 — 1996 (2 years)

  Collaborated with writer/producers to create ad spots, live news graphics, video animation from storyboards to post production.

• Art Director

  Warner Brothers Records

  (Public Company; Music industry)

  1992 — 1994 (2 years)

  In-house freelance art director designing CD packaging and advertising for Rolling Stone, Billboard and music industry.

• Designer

  EF Educational Tours

  (Privately Held; 1001-5000 employees; Leisure, Travel & Tourism industry)

  1988 — 1991 (3 years)

Margo Johnson’s Education

• California Institute of the Arts

  MFA , Design , 1991 — 1993

  Activities and Societies:

  Thesis titled "Hybrid Digital Typefaces", published in Emigre Journal and The 100 Show in 1994. CalArts Merit Scholarship, 1992.

• University of Michigan

  BFA , Design , 1982 — 1986

  Activities and Societies:

  Alpha Chi Omega, NYC Internship, UM Design Workshop, UM Orientation Leader.

Additional Information

Margo Johnson’s Websites:

• Superseed Website
• Superseed Blog
• Twitter.com/Superseed

Margo Johnson’s Interests:

creative process, design, strategy, branding, marketing, advertising, internet, web 2.0, international travel, korea, exploring, skiing, snowboarding, hiking, food, fashion, art, architecture, entrepreneurship, speaking, teaching, advising, consulting and collaborative project work.

Margo Johnson’s Groups:

Currently Vice President of the Alumni Association of the University of Michigan (NH),
AIGA, AMA, Alpha Chi Omega, AFS, Intercultural Programs (Tunisia),
Served on board of directors for the American Center for Design, colleges and community non-profits. Held adjunct faculty positions at USC and other colleges.

•    On Startups - The Community For Entrepreneurs
•    University of Michigan Alumni
•    CalArts Alumni Association
•    AvenueA-Razorfish Alumni
•    Alpha Chi Omega Alumnae Networking
•    AIGA | the professional association for design
•    DMI Design Management Institute

Margo Johnson’s Honors:

Awards from Wall Street Journal, American Center for Design, Broadcast Design Assoc., AdTech, The One Show.

Work published in LA Times, Metropolis, Émigré, Graphis, Typography Now, Designing Web Usability, Webworks.

Margo Johnson’s Contact Settings

Interested In:

• career opportunities
• consulting offers
• new ventures
• job inquiries
• expertise requests
• business deals
• reference requests
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