Martin R.

Creative Director

Los Angeles, California, United States

About

I’m a design-focused visual storyteller known for creating elegant, clear and impactful communications for brands. From concepting to execution, my multi-cultural experience is evident in all my work. Strengths: Brand Identity Development, Digital Design, Packaging, Multilingual www.martinrudolf.com

Experience

  • Creative Director at RAPP
    May 2013 - Present · 13 yrs 3 mos

    Previous positions: Associate Creative Director Senior Art Director I’m an integral part of setting the highest design standards for RAPP’s creative output. • Collaborating with Executive Creative Director, Copywriters and Strategists • Managing and mentoring Art Directors • Presenting work to clients and internal stakeholders • Creative direction on photoshoots • Creative lead for the Lexus, Bank of America and AARP design teams • Lead Art Director for Roy’s and Fleming’s Restaurants • Art direction for Toyota’s digital communication and direct marketing • Lead Art Director for Mattel’s MaxSteel.com, HotWheelsCollectors.com and Boom-Co.com • Ensuring a seamless workflow with account teams and Project Managers • Making sure that print and digital production is executed to perfection Clients: Lexus Toyota Bank of America Mattel Ameriprise Financial Oakwood Worldwide AAA Roy’s Restaurants Fleming’s Restaurants AARP

  • Design Director at Martin Rudolf
    Aug 2005 - Present · 21 yrs

    I provide strategic design thinking and perfectly-crafted creative executions for brands. • Brand identity design • Web and print design • Signage and packaging design Clients: Patina Group SCI-Arc Samosa House Beleco Fuse Lighting Bluepoint Architecture Noel Williams Architect PEG Architects

  • Art Director at KNA Interior Design
    Feb 2012 - Aug 2013 · 1 yr 7 mos

    I was responsible for elevating all in-house marketing materials. • Set the standards for all company graphic presentations • Executed architectural imaging, floor plans and elevations Clients: Disney Kimpton Hotels

  • Art Director at BIRD Los Angeles
    Aug 2009 - May 2012 · 2 yrs 10 mos

    Previous position: Senior Designer I developed concepts and translated them into compelling design deliverables. • Worked closely with Copywriters and UX Designers, ensuring all deliverables were on brand • Developed exceptional and relevant strategic brand communication • Art direction for websites, mobile, print, branding, packaging and integrated ad campaigns • Responsible for creating the look & feel and user experience of entire web sites and apps • Redesiged TheFlip.com, Home.Cisco.com, UnitedPacific.com and StudioThinkTank.com • Managed Senior and Junior Designers and mentored Interns • UX design and wireframing Clients: Flip Video ABC NBC Sephora Blurb Versus Hertz G4 UTA Current TV United Pacific Wide Brother Media

  • Stage Actor & Voice-Over Artist at Theater & Radio
    Feb 1998 - May 2004 · 6 yrs 4 mos

    I worked as an actor and voice-over artist on stage, in movies and in TV commercials.