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Jan Plaude

Creative Services Manager at Wagner Spray Tech

Jan Plaude has over 20 years of experience in graphic design and advertising. Jan'smost recent role was as Creative Services Manager at Wagner, where they were responsible for managing the development of marketing materials for contractor, consumer, and retailer customers. Prior to that, they worked as a Graphic Design Specialist at Wagner, where they led the development and project management of marketing and promotional projects.

Before joining Wagner, Jan owned their own freelance graphic design and production company called Plaude Design LLC. In this role, they worked on various projects including brand development, corporate identity, photography, advertising, catalogs, and brochures.

Jan also worked as an Art Director at RR Donnelley, where they conceptualized and designed advertising for high-profile companies. Jan has experience in concept development, package design, in-store signage, catalog/magazine production, and logo creation.

Earlier in their career, Jan worked at the Chicago Tribune in the Creative Marketing Department, collaborating with a team of marketing professionals on print ads, sales materials, event collateral, and web ads. Jan also served as the Director of Advertising at both the Schaumburg Flyers Baseball Club and the Fargo-Moorhead RedHawks Baseball Club, where they were responsible for designing and developing advertising campaigns and printed pieces.

Overall, Jan Plaude has a diverse range of experience in graphic design, advertising, and marketing, with a focus on concept development, project management, and visual design.

Jan Plaude attended North Dakota State University from 1992 to 1996, where they earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Mass Communication.

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Timeline

  • Creative Services Manager

    July, 2013 - present

  • Graphic Design Specialist

    August, 2012