Johanna Wieden
Chicago,IL
Summary
Creative professional with a passion for visual storytelling and history of bringing imaginative concepts to life. Extensive background in graphic design and illustration. Currently interested in applying skills to digital marketing and social media campaigns. Known for strong team collaboration and flexibility in adapting to new challenges, ensuring project success.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Creative Director
Studio Wizalis, LLC
06.2024 - Current
- Oversees company operations, production schedules, and assignments.
- Administered client relations database and attended events facilitating networking and outreach, resulting in our first client.
- Streamlined workflow processes, improving project turnaround times and team efficiency.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop innovative marketing strategies and campaigns.
Production Manager
Independent Animated Series
09.2021 - 06.2023
- Supervised project files and production schedule completing 25% of the film in one year.
- Managed post-production workflows, coordinating editing, sound design, and visual effects for optimal quality.
- Devised naming conventions and file structures for cross-team communication and remote delivery.
- Developed training resources for junior staff, optimizing production time from three months to one month per scene.
Concept Artist
Independent Game Project
06.2022 - 08.2022
- Generated character turnarounds, texture samples, and environment concepts in Adobe Photoshop.
- Conceptualized logo design and typography samples in Adobe Illustrator.
- Troubleshooted issues with 2D animation's incompatibility with Unreal Engine by collaborating with developers.
- Empowered design team through directing weekly meetings facilitating progress reports with the director.
Graphic Design Intern
Boosted Biz
06.2022 - 08.2022
- Assisted in creating visual content for social media campaigns using Adobe Creative Suite.
- Collaborated on design projects, ensuring alignment with brand guidelines and client expectations.
- Responded to feedback from senior designers, adapting designs to meet client needs effectively.
Education
Bachelors of Fine Arts - Animation
DePaul University
Chicago, IL01.2023
Skills
- Graphic Design
- Animation
- Photography
- Video Editing
- Adobe Suite
- Microsoft Suite
- Advertising campaigns
- Visual storytelling
- Concept development
- Deadline oriented
- Interpersonal
- Detail-oriented
Recognitions
- "Best Animated Student Short," Reading FilmFEST, Reading, PA, 2023.
- Merit Award, After Hours Film Society Anim8 Student Film Festival, 2024.
- “Best Animated Short,” One-Reeler Short Film Competition, 2025.
- NISPA Blue Ribbon Award for Excellence in Journalism, X-Ray Newspaper, 2019
Timeline
Creative Director
Studio Wizalis, LLC
06.2024 - Current
Concept Artist
Independent Game Project
06.2022 - 08.2022
Graphic Design Intern
Boosted Biz
06.2022 - 08.2022
Production Manager
Independent Animated Series
09.2021 - 06.2023
Bachelors of Fine Arts - Animation
DePaul University