Mike Novak

Mike Novak has over 20 years of experience in art direction and graphic design. Mike is currently employed at MSP Communications as an Art Director, where they contribute to the titles of Minneapolis St. Paul Magazine and Twin Cities Business Magazine. In this role, they are involved in planning, concepts, and execution of all aspects of the magazines.

Before joining MSP Communications, Mike worked as a freelance art director and graphic designer for over two decades, from 1998 to 2021. During this time, they collaborated with various clients and handled projects from layout and design to advertising production.

From 2011 to 2020, Mike served as an Art Director at MSP-C, working primarily on IBM Systems Magazine Power & Z Editions. Mike was responsible for the magazines' layout and design, working closely with illustrators and photographers from around the world.

Prior to that, Mike worked as a Graphic Designer at Minnesota Premier Publications, where they contributed to publications such as Minnesota Parent, Downtown Journal, Southwest Journal, and Minnesota Good Age. Mike also gained experience as an Associate Art Director at Time Out Group plc, where they were responsible for concept and design of features, covers, and department sections.

Earlier in their career, Mike worked as a Look & Feel Team member at Punk Planet, a Graphic Designer at Pratt Corporation, Flint Group, and H2M. Mike also held a position as a Head Box Packer at Knight Printing.

Throughout their career, Mike has showcased their skills in various forms of print collateral, such as books, posters, brochures, billboards, mailers, and brand identities. Mike has a strong understanding of brand identity, templates, and graphic standards, maintaining consistency in their work.

Overall, Mike Novak's work experience demonstrates their expertise and versatility in art direction, graphic design, and print collateral production.

Mike Novak attended South High School from 1995 to 1998. After completing high school, they pursued a Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) degree in Graphic Design at Minnesota State University Moorhead from 1998 to 2003.