James Kirchner
Designer, Print & Experiential · George P Johnson
In My Own Words
8+ years industry experience ranging from production services to design and creative direction. I bring a blue collar work ethic to solve creative problems that tell stories and create lasting emotion and impact. I specialize in taking complex ideas and processes and simplifying them into creative and thoughtful design that works.
I especially enjoy the challenge and process of large scope projects including environmental design for events, rebranding, and identity. I have designed and produced for events such as Dreamforce by Salesforce, WorkdayRising presented by Workday, and Suiteworld from NetSuite and Oracle. Past and present brands I've worked with include Safeway, Orchard Supply Hardware, Michaels, Simpson Strong Tie, TopCon, Grocery Outlet, and Lowe's Foods.
Although design and experience focused, I work with production and process in mind. I still enjoy getting my hands dirty taking on production work that requires keeping your head down and putting in the hours.
Work Experience
Designer, Print & Experiential
George P Johnson2001 – Present
Direction, Design, and Production on some of the largest tech events in the country. Dreamforce 2015 Suiteworld 2017 Workday Rising 2017 NetApp Insight 2017 Workday Rising 2018
Graphic Designer
PureRed2017 – Present
Lead design and production on client assets ranging from weekly print circulars, store signage, or new business campaigns.
Senior Production Artist
Splash! Events2018 – 2018
Lead production on printed wayfinding assets used for Dreamforce 2018
Graphic Designer
Simpson Strong-Tie2016 – 2017
Working as part of an in-house design team to create promotional and informational materials. Including catalogues, labels, packaging, engineering drawings, social media posts, and tradeshow booth design.
Lead Mechanic & Sales
Cal Bicycles2004 – 2012
High end road, mountain, bmx, and custom assembly, maintenance, and sales. Daily shop duties