Michael Dereix

Michael Dereix has a diverse work experience spanning multiple design roles and industries. Michael is currently working as a Design Director at King & Partners, where they have held the position since April 2023. Prior to this, they worked as a Senior Art Director at the same company from August 2021 to April 2023.

Before joining King & Partners, Michael worked as a Senior Graphic Designer at George P Johnson Experience Marketing from March 2020 to August 2021. In this role, they collaborated with teams across NYC, Austin, and Boston on virtual events and digital activations for brands such as IBM, Google, Red Hat, and National Instruments.

From October 2016 to November 2019, Michael worked as a Senior Designer at Brand Bureau (A division of AvroKO). Michael was responsible for developing brand identity and environmental branding systems for hospitality design projects, including naming, brand identity design, illustration, and the creation of brand guidelines.

Prior to that, from September 2013 to September 2016, Michael served as the Studio Lead of Branding and Graphic Design at Celano Design Studio, where they created brand identity, environmental graphics, and collateral for new restaurant and food venue concepts. Michael also developed new graphic standards and templates for studio presentations and proposals.

Michael started their career as a Freelance Designer and worked as an Independent Consultant from April 2011 to September 2013. Michael focused on the development of branded retail, commercial, and hospitality projects in collaboration with various companies.

Before their freelance work, Michael worked as a Designer at The Gilmore Group from June 2009 to February 2011. Michael primarily focused on the environmental rebranding of Walgreens and assisted in the Wells Fargo Bank conversion program.

Michael began their professional journey as an Interior Designer at Rebekah Sigfrids Design from June 2007 to April 2009. Here, they were involved in the design of residential, commercial, and environmental projects, collaborating with reputable branding partners.

Overall, Michael Dereix has a rich background in design, encompassing roles such as Design Director, Senior Art Director, Senior Graphic Designer, Senior Designer, Studio Lead of Branding and Graphic Design, Freelance Designer, and Interior Designer.

Michael Dereix obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in Interior Design from the University of Cincinnati, where they studied from 2003 to 2008. Additionally, in 2006, they participated in a Study Abroad program at Københavns Universitet - University of Copenhagen, focusing on Interior Design.