Mike Young

Mike Young has a diverse work experience in the creative industry. Mike started their career at Kaplan K12 Learning Services, where they worked as a Production Artist from September 2001 to May 2003. Mike then progressed to the role of Art Director at Kaplan from May 2003 to January 2009, before taking on the position of Creative Director from January 2009 to February 2010.

Following their time at Kaplan, Mike joined Time Out New York as a Graphic Designer from July to December 2010. Subsequently, they worked as a Graphic Designer at BBDO Worldwide from September 2010 to May 2013.

Since 2013, Mike has been with Weber Shandwick, where they have held various creative roles. Mike started as a Senior Designer from May 2013 to June 2014, then became an Art Director from June 2014 to June 2015. Mike further progressed to the role of Senior Art Director from June 2015 to June 2017, and later served as an Associate Creative Director from June 2017 to October 2022. Currently, they hold the position of Creative Director, leading a team of writers, designers, and strategists to develop creative work across different sectors.

Mike Young obtained a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree in Art & Design, Creative Writing from Florida State University, where they studied from 1997 to 2000. In 2012, they attended the School of Visual Arts and completed a program in HTML 5 and JavaScript. Before attending college, Mike Young graduated from Lake Mary High School in 1997.