HolzCreative / Aaron Holz / Identity & Print Communication / Art Direction & Graphic Design

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Biography

For the past 12 years, Aaron has honed his skills as both illustrator and photographer into a repertoire of graphic design and art direction. Working from a strong foundation of research, concept and experience, Aaron is particularly successful in ensuring that his client’s message is not only visually and emotionally appealing, but clear and action-oriented. Aaron also has an extensive practical knowledge in print technology.

Gained by years of direct client contact as a freelancer, agency studio manager and college-level instructor, Aaron maintains both quality and schedules during the design phase and on press. This knowledge gives him further insight into how formats and ink reproduction standards can be expanded into even more effective communications categories.

Accolades

2008

Atlanta ADDY Award

2007

International Echo Award

AMA Atlanta Amy Award Winner

NAHB Best of 50+ Housing Award

2006

Three American Graphic Design Awards

2005

Two American Graphic Design Awards

PIAG Best of Category: Self Mailer

PIAG Best of Category: Direct Mailer

Communicator Award: Honorable Mention

Two Communicator Awards:
Awards of Distinction

2004

Two AMA Atlanta Amy Awards: Bronze

Employment

2004 — present
Freelance Art Director
HolzCreative

2000 — present
Art Director > Senior Art Director
Grizzard Communications Group

1997 — 2000
Graphic Designer / Network Administrator
AndersonLucas Advertising

1996 — 1997
Graphic Designer
PC Screen Printing

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Clients

  • AmericasMart Atlanta
  • Adobe
  • New York Philharmonic
  • Coca Cola
  • Pacific Legal Foundation
  • Embassy Suites
  • Hilton
  • Atlanta Convention and
    Visitor’s Bureau
  • SouthernLINC Wireless
  • John Portman and Associates
  • AARP
  • LightFair International
  • Zoo Atlanta
  • and more

Skills

  • Concept to Completion
    Art Direction and Design
  • Identity Development
  • Design Team Management
  • Vendor Procurement
    and Management
  • Project, Traffic and
    Production Management
  • Presscheck Fanatic
  • Photography
  • Illustration

Software

  • Adobe Creative Suite 3
    Design Premium
  • Quark Xpress 7
  • iWork Suite
  • Microsoft Office
  • Flightcheck
  • Corel Painter
  • Basic HTML and CSS
  • Basic Final Cut Pro

  • Education

    • 1997
    • Bachelor's of Fine Arts
      in Graphic Design /
      LaGrange College
    • Lamar Dodd Art
      Scholarship recipient