John S Williams Jr | Creative
As a creative professional with a passion for strategic design and brand development, I've had the opportunity to grow and support projects for leading companies including Pfizer, Novartis, Fujifilm, Wells Fargo, Genentech, Paceline, BioGene, and many more. My experience spans top agencies such as HAVAS, CDM, FCB, MSNBC, Biolumina and more, where I’ve worked across pharmaceutical, startup, and commercial sectors.
Over the years, I’ve built a strong foundation in design direction, concept development, UX/UI design, and multi-platform storytelling. From wireframes and user flows to social media, digital and print, I help bring brands and products to life through engaging, user-focused experiences that tell a clear, compelling story. I also love to crank out the busy day-to-day work.
Originally from New Jersey, I've lived and worked in Boston, Scottsdale, and New York City, and have called the San Francisco Bay Area home for the past 10 years. I thrive in collaborative environments, enjoy mentoring team members, and value strong client partnerships that drive meaningful results.
Spectrum Science - Group Art Supervisor Washington DC (Remote) | 2025-Present
• Creatively active
FCB Cure - Group Art Supervisor Parsippany, NJ (Remote) | 2023-2024
• Helped launch new Heart-Valve Campaign and tactics for Edwards Lifesciences.
• Concept and design for AstraZeneca trade-show featuring new Fasenra campaign. Gamifications and interactive installments.
• Maintained, created concepts and designed for AstraZeneca's internal designs for Asthma Awareness Day, as well as Fasenra website, print and social medias.
• Created concepts and designs for Galderma trade show booth
Biolumina - Group Art Supervisor New York, NY (Remote) | 2022-2023
• Lead creative for Astra Zeneca's IMFINZI and Pan Tumor teams
• Helped launch IMFINZI breakthrough medication product for patient and professional oncology audiences
• Lead creative for conceptual, social, digital and print materials
• Lead a team of of Art Directors and writers to create exceptional work that was on-time and on budget
FCB Cure - Art Supervisor Freelance Parsippany, NJ (Remote) | 2021-2022
• Worked closely with lead Creative Director in assistance with concept ideas, designs and sketches.
• Help and lead other team members for various brand projects for mobile, web designs, emails and print material.
Paceline - Brand Creative Visual Director/Creative Brand Design Consultant San Francisco, CA | 2021-2021
• Contract role to help create continuity for start-ups digital look
• Created look and feel for new Paceline's Visa credit line, for social, web and email outlooks
Havas San Francisco - Associate Creative Director San Francisco, CA | 2020-2021
• Helped launch Biomarin's breakthrough medication product for patient and professional audiences for Palynziq and Achondroplasia
• Lead creative for BioMarin, Citrix and consultant for Enbrel
• Lead creative for conceptual, social, digital and print materials to create winning pitch and day to day work
• Guided and lead a group of Art Directors and writers to create campaigns
• Helped in concept and creation of many winning pitch campaigns
• Helped for internal company use and introduction to Adobe XD
• Guided and contributed to various internal works to expand diversity education
• Concept and design for AstraZeneca trade-show featuring new Fasenra campaign. Gamifications and interactive installments.
• Maintained, created concepts and designed for AstraZeneca's internal designs for Asthma Awareness Day, as well as Fasenra website, print and social medias.
• Created concepts and designs for Galderma trade show booth
Biolumina - Group Art Supervisor New York, NY (Remote) | 2022-2023
• Lead creative for Astra Zeneca's IMFINZI and Pan Tumor teams
• Helped launch IMFINZI breakthrough medication product for patient and professional oncology audiences
• Lead creative for conceptual, social, digital and print materials
• Lead a team of of Art Directors and writers to create exceptional work that was on-time and on budget
FCB Cure - Art Supervisor Freelance Parsippany, NJ (Remote) | 2021-2022
• Worked closely with lead Creative Director in assistance with concept ideas, designs and sketches.
• Help and lead other team members for various brand projects for mobile, web designs, emails and print material.
Paceline - Brand Creative Visual Director/Creative Brand Design Consultant San Francisco, CA | 2021-2021
• Contract role to help create continuity for start-ups digital look
• Created look and feel for new Paceline's Visa credit line, for social, web and email outlooks
Havas San Francisco - Associate Creative Director San Francisco, CA | 2020-2021
• Helped launch Biomarin's breakthrough medication product for patient and professional audiences for Palynziq and Achondroplasia
• Lead creative for BioMarin, Citrix and consultant for Enbrel
• Lead creative for conceptual, social, digital and print materials to create winning pitch and day to day work
• Guided and lead a group of Art Directors and writers to create campaigns
• Helped in concept and creation of many winning pitch campaigns
• Helped for internal company use and introduction to Adobe XD
• Guided and contributed to various internal works to expand diversity education
Wells Fargo - Associate Creative Director/In-house Digital Consultant San Francisco, CA | 2019-2020
• Played a roll in Wells Fargo's In-house creative hub to generate ideas, campaigns and manage/distribute workloads.
• Lead creative for integrated campaign teams for the Wells Fargo in-house agency for paid media, content marketing and Wells Fargo channels
• Created campaigns for business units including Wells Fargo Portfolio, Wells Fargo Advisors, Mobile Banking, and Student banking.
• Created video shorts for in-branch bank and college campus screens
• Lead creative for continued Wells Fargo children’s illustration campaign
• Helped lead internal efforts for a smoother creative process for new in-house team growth
• Guided and lead a group of Art Directors and writers to create campaigns
• Creative lead for Wells Fargo internal TED talk town halls and 2020 Earth Day campaigns
Wells Fargo - Associate Creative Director/In-house Digital Consultant San Francisco, CA | 2019-2020
• Played a roll in Wells Fargo's In-house creative hub to generate ideas, campaigns and manage/distribute workloads.
• Lead creative for integrated campaign teams for the Wells Fargo in-house agency for paid media, content marketing and Wells Fargo channels
• Created campaigns for business units including Wells Fargo Portfolio, Wells Fargo Advisors, Mobile Banking, and Student banking.
• Created video shorts for in-branch bank and college campus screens
• Lead creative for continued Wells Fargo children’s illustration campaign
• Helped lead internal efforts for a smoother creative process for new in-house team growth
• Guided and lead a group of Art Directors and writers to create campaigns
• Creative lead for Wells Fargo internal TED talk town halls and 2020 Earth Day campaigns
Havas San Francisco - Senior Art Director San Francisco, CA | 2018-2019
• Lead creative for conceptual, social, digital and print materials to create winning pitch and day to day work
• Created high-quality visuals and generated new and innovative ideas, alongside copy/content partners, under the supervision of my Creative Director/ECD
• Lead creative for a broad range of concept advertising to support integrated, cross-channel collaborations, to refine creative briefs and interact with project teams
• Led ongoing social media efforts for BioMarin, Enbrel and Citrix across Facebook and Instagram
• Helped in concept and creation of many winning pitch campaigns
• Helped lead in product launches of for BioMarin, Aimovig and Enbrel
• Started and helped lead for company shift to use Adobe XD
• Supervised other visual personnel and teams where appropriate by using best judgment to advance the best thinking that was in line with the brief and project scope
• Creative lead for brands that included, but not limited to: Enbrel, Citrix, and BioMarin
Havas San Francisco - Senior Art Director San Francisco, CA | 2018-2019
• Lead creative for conceptual, social, digital and print materials to create winning pitch and day to day work
• Created high-quality visuals and generated new and innovative ideas, alongside copy/content partners, under the supervision of my Creative Director/ECD
• Lead creative for a broad range of concept advertising to support integrated, cross-channel collaborations, to refine creative briefs and interact with project teams
• Led ongoing social media efforts for BioMarin, Enbrel and Citrix across Facebook and Instagram
• Helped in concept and creation of many winning pitch campaigns
• Helped lead in product launches of for BioMarin, Aimovig and Enbrel
• Started and helped lead for company shift to use Adobe XD
• Supervised other visual personnel and teams where appropriate by using best judgment to advance the best thinking that was in line with the brief and project scope
• Creative lead for brands that included, but not limited to: Enbrel, Citrix, and BioMarin
VML (Viscira) - Group Art Supervisor Freelance San Francisco, CA | 2017-2018
• Lead creative for BioGen tradeshow as well as various web and mobile applications
• Lead in creation and concept of art animation and design for BioGen tradeshow, which included a clear touchscreens, augmented reality tech, mobile apps, and e-details
• Help and lead other team members for various brand projects mobile and web designs
VML (Viscira) - Group Art Supervisor Freelance San Francisco, CA | 2017-2018
• Lead creative for BioGen tradeshow as well as various web and mobile applications
• Lead in creation and concept of art animation and design for BioGen tradeshow, which included a clear touchscreens, augmented reality tech, mobile apps, and e-details
• Help and lead other team members for various brand projects mobile and web designs
Fosho Design Studio - Founder & Creative San Francisco, CA | 2013-Present
• Creating brand identities for new small local companies and personal projects
• Helping various start ups find their look, feel and voice
• Helping understand visual communication, best UX practices and design rationale
• Managed a small team of willing designers and writers
D2 Creative - Senior Interactive Art Director Somerset, NJ | 2011-2015
• Lead creative for conception, development of imagery, retouching of imagery, branding and content for a variety of digital and printed pieces—including but not limited to: responsive, adaptive and parallax websites, Apple and Android apps, emails, social media, electronic visual aids and trade shows
• Focuses have been on promotional and sales materials directed to commercial and healthcare professionals
• Lead in creating companies first parallax and responsive websites
• Lead in creation of companies first android app build
• Lead creative for the following brands: Fujifilm, IEEE, Hayward Pools and BD (Becton, Dickinson and Company)
• Major help in the rebranding and updating of in-house agency blogs and websites for growth within the pharmaceutical and commercial marketplace
Patients & Purpose (CDMiConnect) - Senior Art Director New York, NY | 2007-2011
• Lead creative that conceptualized and designed web and print advertisements, brochures, kits, rich media campaigns, Websites, social media, and apps for many leading pharmaceutical brands
• Clients included Pfizer, Novartis, Genentech, Eisai, Johnson & Johnson, and Abbott
• Led for many professional and patient-facing brands with indications ranging from Schizophrenia and high blood pressure to breast cancer and bionic ears
• Lead creative for following brands: Geodon, Botox, Viagra, Cancer Champions, Relpax, TOBI, and Banzel
• In addition to regular workload, helped create and design various internal projects to enhance the culture of the agency
• Voted “Rookie of the Year” during first year of service by Managing Partners and colleagues
The Levinson Tractenberg Group - Junior Art Director New York, NY | 2007
• Had the privilege of working side by side with Owner/Creative Director of starting company
• Gained experience by creating newspaper and billboard advertisements, invitations, and package designs
MSNBC - On-Air Graphic Animator New York, NY | 2006
• Created and worked with 3D animation talent to create a dozen 10-second commercial-ready animations using the Adobe After Effects and Avid programs
• Collaborated with others to create a new look and feel for the broadcast graphics, transition, and intro scenes of MSNBC that was presented and chosen by Producers/Owners Dan Abrams and Brian Williams
• Worked on day-to-day animation effects for various MSNBC content shows and commercials
Art Curator - Raritan Valley Community College Branchburg, NJ | 2003-2004
• Acted as host, guide, and presenter for the RVCC art gallery
• Created flyers and gave opening presentations
• Helped set-up gallery for student and faculty artwork, as well as large exhibits
Audio Engineer and Lighting Technician - Various Playhouses New York/New Jersey | 1998-2002
• Helped set up stages for sound and light at various playhouses throughout the New Jersey area
• Controlled the sound and light boards during performances
Kean University - B.A., Visual Communications 2006
Raritan Valley Community College - A.A., Graphic Arts 2004
Institute of Audio Research - A.A., Production and Recording Engineering 1998