Wes Wright
Designer & Art Director
Athens & Atlanta Georgia
During my 20+ year career as a creative, I have enjoyed a 360° view of the industry, with a wealth of real world experience as an Art Director and Designer — whether it's executing B2B and B2C ad campaigns, organizing and running world-class photo shoots or building brands from the ground up.
Education
The Creative Circus — Atlanta, Ga
Certificate of Mastery in Art Direction
January 2004 - December 2005
Certificate of Mastery in Art Direction
January 2004 - December 2005
Graduated with a certificate in Art Direction from this world-renowned portfolio school with a focus in design and photography. I learned how to write a creative brief, craft compelling ad campaigns, and give thoughtful critique, all while building a network of talented writers, designers, illustrators, and photographers.
Work Experience
Terry College of Business — Athens, GA
Creative Design Specialist
October 2024 - Present
Creative Design Specialist
October 2024 - Present
Lead and support a wide range of design initiatives including digital advertising, brochures, promotional mailers, logo design, merchandise, presentations, and event support.
As a focus, I serve the Department of Alumni Relations, delivering creative that supports donor engagement and fundraising initiatives during a period of record giving. Another major effort has been to develop unique digital design systems for each department within the college — to allow for fresh, timely and consistent communications for the brand.
Additionally, I contribute to concept development and photo support across projects, moving work efficiently from concept to completion with close attention to detail, deadlines, and stakeholder needs while securing fast approvals and maintaining high creative standards.
Freelance — Athens, Ga
Art Director & Graphic Designer
October 2009 - October 2024
Art Director & Graphic Designer
October 2009 - October 2024
Upon leaving the corporate world, I started my freelance career — providing marketing and advertising solutions to small businesses and agencies alike. I developed creative strategies and crafted materials in both print and digital media. This includes logo and identity design, ad campaigns, website development, and the creation of catalogs of visual assets, including libraries of photo, video, and vector artwork to provide my clients with quality content in the digital media landscape.
Wright Photo LLC — Athens, Ga
Creative + Production
January 2011 - October 2023
Creative + Production
January 2011 - October 2023
Founded and led a commercial photography business serving national brands, agencies, and the University of Georgia. Built a comprehensive library of UGA photo assets and launched an officially licensed hardgoods line, designing products and packaging across multiple categories including posters, prints, canvas wraps, stickers, magnets, mugs, textiles, and phone accessories. Sold 25,000+ units using an omnichannel strategy that spanned e-commerce, Amazon, Etsy, and a wholesale retail network.
Directed all brand, creative, and production efforts, including logo design, website, portfolios, and marketing materials. Managed end-to-end production for commercial photo shoots — overseeing budgets, schedules, cast, crew, locations, and on-set execution — while collaborating closely with clients to deliver visually compelling work aligned with strategic goals.
Mower — Atlanta, GA
Art Director
January 2006 - October 2009
Art Director
January 2006 - October 2009
Led creative development for national and global B2B clients including Motorola and GE. Produced integrated campaigns across print, digital, direct mail, email, and web in collaboration with cross-functional creative teams.
Dalton Agency — Jacksonville, FL
Art Director
January 2005 - January 2006
Art Director
January 2005 - January 2006
Served as lead Art Director on accounts including Modis, Accounting Principals, United Way of NE Florida, Jacksonville Jaguars, and McDonald’s. Led concept development and execution across multiple industries, designing integrated campaigns spanning print, digital, and broadcast media.
Directed photo shoots and collaborated with photographers, producers, and copywriters to create advertising, collateral, and promotional assets, ensuring creative consistency and strong brand alignment across all deliverables.
TMP Worldwide — Atlanta, GA
Studio Artist/Junior Art Director
January 2000 - July 2003
Studio Artist/Junior Art Director
January 2000 - July 2003
Produced recruitment advertising for major national clients including Emory Hospital, Terminix, and WebMD. Promoted to work on the agency’s premier accounts (Air Force Reserve, Naval Reserve). Built a strong foundation in concept development, graphic design, and print production.
Skills:
• Creative Strategy
• Concept Development
• Graphic Design
• Branding & Identity
• Photo + Video Direction & Production
• Photo Editing & Compositing
• Print Production
• Web Design & Development
• SEO & Digital Marketing
• Product Development
• Packaging Design
• eCommerce
• Concept Development
• Graphic Design
• Branding & Identity
• Photo + Video Direction & Production
• Photo Editing & Compositing
• Print Production
• Web Design & Development
• SEO & Digital Marketing
• Product Development
• Packaging Design
• eCommerce
Software:
• Adobe Creative Suite
• Figma
• Adobe Premiere
• After Effects
• Microsoft Office Suite
• Google Workspace
• Shopify
• Wordpress
• Asana
• Salesforce
• Figma
• Adobe Premiere
• After Effects
• Microsoft Office Suite
• Google Workspace
• Shopify
• Wordpress
• Asana
• Salesforce