Award-winning Design Director, Creative Mentor, and Manager. Dedicated to making a positive impact through authentic and intuitive visual solutions for culture and mission-oriented brands, people and organizations.
Bio
As a multidisciplinary creative with a deep knowledge of design, I have spent the last 20+ years evolving brands, collaborating with talented people, and building intuitive digital products & experiences. Part Creative Director and part Product Design specialist, I believe in thoughtful and authentic design solutions that balance beauty and meaning with utility and purpose. I have extensive experience across the full spectrum of media, bringing a holistic, 360º perspective to Web & Mobile Apps, Marketing & Ads, Video & Content, Events & Environment, as well as Print & Retail, ensuring consistency, quality, and cohesion across channels.
More importantly, I have had the privilege and joy of leading highly creative teams for the last 12 years, mentoring designers while also being a hands-on contributor. I enjoy solving problems with cross-functional partners, and fostering a design approach that is human-centered, iterative, empathetic, and accessible. My design work has received recognition from Apple, Facebook, Netty Awards, AIGA, Graphic Design USA, and Awwwards.
Additionally, I love the Arts, Music and Culture, and lead a double life as a painter and fine artist. You can view my surreal and introspective work here: jawshsmyth.art
Experience
Director of Design
Engineered Innovation Group
Creative Director
JibJab
Art Director
Live Nation
Art Director
Runstrong