work experience
As the Executive Creative Director for McLaren, Toyota, Lexus, I oversee all creative for our Plano Czar office. Leading a talented group of multi disciplinary creatives encompassing 3D, Graphics, Digital Content, Color and Materials and Interior Design.
I bring a unique cross-discipline philosophy, merging design, story and brand strategy into one voice. This fusion delvers a rich emotional connection that bridges the gap between people and brands; thus inspiring action, customer conversion and diehard brand advocacy.
I DO EPIC SHIT.
Czarnowski, Executive Creative Director, McLaren, Toyota, Lexus Plano TX, April 2019- present
- Responsible for all experiential, environmental, and digital applications
- Overseeing Events, Motorsports, PR Communications and Motor Shows.
- Responsible for creative brand strategy and implementation into design solutions
- Designed and directed the first Toyota Virtual Auto show- evergreen project
Czarnowski, Global Creative Director, Cadillac, Farmington Hills, MI April 2015- April 2019
- Creative Director on International and Domestic Motor Show Operations
- Responsible for Global Consistency in North America, Asia Pacific, and Europe
- Responsible for creation of brand strategy and implementation into environments
- Authored and art directed Global Motor Show Standard; distributed globally
- Responsible for art direction and story telling on new digital wheel stand content
- Designed and directed Domestic Sub Major Program Redesign
Czarnowski, Manager Interior Design Department, April 2016- present
- Responsible for overseeing Creative Development of Czarnowski Corporate Interiors
Czarnowski, Creative Lead, Mercedes Benz, Farmington Hills, MI January 2015- April 2015
- Creative Lead on Domestic Motor Show Program, Events, and Sports Marketing
George P. Johnson, Project Designer, Hybrid Ninja, Auburn Hills, MI 2010- January 2015
- Experiential Designer working on exhibits, events, and presentations for clients including;
FCA, Lincoln, Volkswagen, Nissan, Infiniti, Toyota, Motorola, and CoverGirl
- Worked on new business development, visualizing, and presentation
- Story board Illustrator for IBM Info-graphic animation videos
- Worked on internal client office redesigns including Shoptology, GPJ World Headquarters, and Project World Wide
- Created concepts for GPJ branding and apparel
College for Creative Studies, Adjunct Faculty, Detroit, MI 2012 - present
- Professor of Interior Design Portfolio Preparation
- Responsible for the development and publishing of the studio structure
FORM; Freelance Interior Designer and Owner, March 2012- present
- Designer on conceptualization and execution of overall interior and exterior of existing commercial and residential clientele. Design, color and finish, furniture specifications
Dining By Design, Design Industries Foundations Fighting AIDS, CCS, Haworth, Detroit MI, 2012
- Creation of conceptual idea and execution of design
Dining By Design, Design Industries Foundations Fighting AIDS, CCS, Haworth, Detroit MI, 2011
- Conceptualized and executed a unique dining experience and installation for DIFFA with sponsorship with CCS
- Making its first debut in Detroit; fundraiser benefiting the Michigan AIDS Coalition
George P. Johnson, Design Intern, Auburn Hills, December 2009 - to May 2010
College for Creative Studies, Interior Design Departement, Liaision, Detroit MI, July 2009- April 2010
- Under the direction of Department Chair Sandra Olave assisted in various tasks related to the Council for Interior Design Accreditation including exhibition, preparation, and design
- Represented the Interior Design Department as student liaison
Giffels IBI Group, Design Intern, Southfield MI, April 2009- August 2009
- Assisted with color and finish research, sampling, assembling furniture and material packages and detailing
education
College for Creative Studies Detroit, MI
Bachelor in Fine Art, Interior Design
Minor, Industrial Design 3.8 GPA
High Honors
2006 - 2010
Wayne State University Detroit, MI
Journalism, Fine Art 3.8 GPA
2004 - 2006
honors and awards
Fast Company’s Innovation by Design Nominee, Construct a building toy, 2016
Jalopnik, Featured for Cadillac LAIAS exhibit, 2015
Czarnowski, Highlighted for Cadillac LAIAS, 2015
Event Marketer, Featured for NAIAS JEEP exhibit, 2015
Martha Stewart American Made Nominee, Featured for Construct. a building toy 2014, 2015
Detroit Design Festival, Construct a building toy showcased, 2014
LIVE in the D, Constuct a building toy, 2014
Alumni Show, ReWork, work featured 2012, 2013, 2014
Detroit Home Magazine, featured for DIFFA work 2011, 2012
CCS Online Student Gallery, collection of work showcases, 2008- present
C Magazine, featured for Interior Design, and Alumni Show work 2011- 2012
CCS Artistic Achievement Award; Senior Select, for exceptional merit in the area of Interior Design, 2010
Faculty Select, Interior Design, 3 students selected annually, 2010
CCS Dean's List, 2006 - 2010
CCS Scholarship, award for excellent artistic ability, 2006 - 2010
Target Scholarship, special recognition, 2008
CCS Tuition Grant, 2006 - 2010
CCS Student Exhibition, 2007- 2010
CCS Center Gallery; collection of Senior Work, SAAB Dealership, Retail Studio, 2008 - 2010
Perspective Magazine, featured student, 2009
ninja skills
Creative Strategy
Concept Development and Design
Storytelling
Brand Direction
Art Direction
Experience Design
Experiential Design
Interior Design
Marketing Strategy
Information Architecture
3D Studio Max, Vray
Adobe Suite
AutoCAD
Sketching
KeyNote
Oil and Acrylic Painting