I’m a graphic designer working in product design in New York. I began my career in interactive design, illustration, and animation for children’s media and advertising. I then moved into magazine publishing, working closely with editorial teams on integrated programs across digital, print, and video for major national publications.
Currently I work as a product designer at MRM for Health, in the pharmaceutical sector. Previously, I’ve art directed B2B and B2C video promotions in the men’s lifestyle, health and fitness, and entertainment categories, as well as for DTC healthcare. As creative director at JW Media, I led the redesign of the iconic Olympia Fitness and Performance Weekend logo, designed and launched two OTT videos sites, and designed a 96 page special event publication. Previously I managed the marketing art department at Playboy Enterprises, designing cobranded campaigns for sponsors, merchandising, television, and sales. I worked in healthcare at Ro, designing product landing pages, high-performing paid social videos, and 3D consumer product renders. I set up an in-house video and photo production studio, purchasing equipment and hiring junior designers.
I also paint watercolors, which can be seen on johnkitses.com or my Instagram page.
I’m available for freelance, contract, or full-time work.
I’m a multidimensional, highly adaptive art director and team leader working in product design, motion graphics, and print. I have advanced expertise in Figma, After Effects, Blender, Photoshop, and Premiere, and a holistic cross-functional understanding of branding and promotions. I build and manage creative studio teams, and extend solutions to meet goals, from ideation to execution and delivery. Download my resume, or learn more here.