Mike H.

Mike H. has extensive work experience in the creative industry, with a focus on roles such as Creative Director and Art Director. Mike started their career at Wieden + Kennedy as a Senior Designer and then worked at Hornall Anderson Design Works as a Senior Designer, where they collaborated closely with creative and design directors on branding and packaging projects. Mike then joined Second Story Interactive Studios as a Lead Interaction Designer, developing visual languages and concepts for interactive experiences. At Tether, Inc., they served as a Sr. Designer before joining Instrument as an Art Director, where they worked on projects for clients such as Nike and Google. Mike then became a Design Director at Sockeye, leading a design team on digital, advertising, and brand projects. Mike's experience also includes working as a Creative Director for REI, where they led the internal campaign creative team and created campaigns across various touch points. Mike further expanded their skills as a Creative Director at Amazon, overseeing global campaigns across different media channels. Most recently, they joined Backcountry as a Contract AD/CD, assisting with the creation of catalogs and integrated marketing campaigns. Currently, Mike holds the position of Creative Director of Brand at Quanata.

Mike H. completed a Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) degree in Graphic Design from Oregon State University, which they attended from 1999 to 2003. In addition to their formal education, they have also obtained certifications in Growth Marketing from Reforge and Managing Teams Remotely from The Trust Triangle, with the specific dates of completion not provided.