introduction.
I’m Marc Oldham, and I’ve spent more than two decades in the print and web design industry. With a sharp eye for design and a meticulous attention to detail, I’m drawn to elegant typography, minimalistic layouts, and the philosophy that less is often more.
technical experience.
Throughout my career I’ve gained extensive knowledge and experience in a number of areas, enabling me to develop and implement creative solutions for a wide variety of projects.
software.
content management systems.
programming languages.
biography.
tl;dr
From working at small local print shop during art school, to the many different creative teams I’ve been a part of throughout my career, I’ve gained a wealth of experience in traditional and digital design. Learning traditional design customs allowed me to experience and embrace the paradigm shift from an analog to digital workflow.
My career includes roles as a Graphic Designer and Digital Imaging Specialist at Hone Studio, Senior Graphic Designer at LA Weight Loss, Director of Interactive Communications at Booth Bay Creative, and Creative Director at Media Proper.
With a focus on brand strategy, I have an unwavering drive for learning new technology, designing original concepts, and developing intuitive user experiences.
Victory Printing Company
Production Artist
While studying graphic design, fine art, and illustration at Hussian School of Art in Philadelphia, PA, I worked at a local print shop named Victory Printing Company. My design career started with a photo-stat machine and paste-up boards using Xacto Knives and Rubylithe.
Hone Studio
Graphic Designer & Digital Imaging Specialist
Following my graduation from Hussian School of Art I worked at Hone Studio, a digital and traditional photography studio in Philadelphia, PA. I produced marketing materials including menus, catalogs, cookbooks, convention panels, websites and web graphics.
I also played an essential role in a software development team that created an Internet based, image search and retrieval QuarkXPress Extension designed for the supermarket industry called ADAPS. As part of my role, I evaluated the functional aspects of the extension and provided feedback to the developers to optimize the end-user’s experience of the software.
LA Weight Loss
Senior Graphic Designer
After departing from Hone Studio, I dove head first into web design and development and fulfilled the role of Senior Graphic Designer at LA Weight Loss Franchise Company. My responsibilities consisted of designing communications including a new website allowing that allowed franchise owners to manage their own micro-site, html email campaigns and variable data direct mail campaigns.
Booth Bay Creative
Director of Interactive Communications
Following my employment at LA Weight Loss, I joined Booth Bay Creative as the Director of Interactive Communications. My responsibilities included the design, direction and creation of interactive communications for direct marketing efforts including; websites, email blasts, landing pages, A/B testing, micro-sites and banner ads for national and global institutions while also providing metrics and lead tracking for B2B marketing campaigns.
Media Proper
Creative Lead
While serving as the Creative Lead for Media Proper, I played an active role in the creation of informative and eCommerce based websites coded in WordPress – delivering exceptional design solutions that exceeded client expectations. Together with the team, we created websites that not only look polished, but are also user-friendly, responsive, and optimized for success.
synopsis.
Starting out at a small print shop while attending art school, I have since progressed to a leadership role. I’ve gained a wealth of experience in both traditional and digital design, having worked with a diverse array of companies, studios, firms, and agencies.
Along the way, I’ve had the honor of collaborating with talented professionals from various fields such as designers, illustrators, photographers, videographers, printers, copywriters, and software developers.
brands served.
Throughout my career, I’ve had the pleasure to collaborate with a diverse range of inspiring teams and clients. From startups, to businesses and foundations, I take pride in delivering solutions that help people and brands connect.
