Jonathan Schurke

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Jonathan Schurke

Creative Director, Marketing Manager & Designer

  • Degree: Associate of Arts w/22 Years of Professional Marketing & Design Experience
  • Email: jon@schurke.graphics
  • Fulltime/Hybrid/Remote: Available

I understand the power of visual communication and how it can influence consumer behavior. However, with the rise of technology and the ever-evolving digital landscape, marketing has become a complex and multifaceted field that requires a diverse set of skills.

What sets me apart is my understanding of digital & print media, analytics and coding. My knowledge of marketing, graphic design and art history. Gives me a strong foundation in understanding the principles of marketing design and how to create visually appealing and meaningful content. With my skills in coding, I can create customized campaigns and track their performance, making tweaks and adjustments to ensure maximum effectiveness for the best ROI.

I am a professional, self-motivated, team player, and very efficient multi-tasker. I wear many hats, solve problems, and design solutions. I have a very large portfolio that has been built using my diverse skill set. I have an extensive knowledge of business, branding, GTM, B2B/B2C, marketing, software, hardware, RIPs, & computer programming languages.

My skills also include, UI & UX design, advertising design, vector graphics, illustration, photography, videography, video editing, website coding, large format printing, publication design, packaging design, animation, motion graphics, product design & marketing, service marketing, event marketing, and more.

Skills

With over 22+ years of marketing and design experience. My portfolio and skills have evolved to exceed most. My passion and drive for success has allowed me to gain a vast knowledge of creative marketing design and campaigns. I am very creative and very tech savvy. I have a drive to learn and know as much as possible to help push my success further.
Marketing 100%
Marketing Graphic Design 100%
Digital Marketing 100%
Creative Direction 100%
Web Design & Development 100%
User Experience Design 100%

Resume

I have been working in marketing and product marketing since my youth. Listed below is just a touch of my over 22+ years of professional experience and know-how. To read more of my resume and professional experience. Please visit my LinkedIn profile at, linkedin.com/in/jonathan-schurke/. You can also download a .pdf version of my resume at,

Sumary

Jonathan Schurke

Innovative and dynamic with over 22+ years of experience designing and developing user-centered digital/print marketing material from initial concept to final, polished deliverable. Including marketing campaigns and multimedia for products and business services.

Education

Associate of Arts Graphic Design

2000 - 2002
Platt College of Design Newport Beach California

Graduated with honor focusing on marketing graphic design, website design and development.

Student

1992 - 1993
University of Nebraska Lincoln

Studied art history, commercial art and business marketing.

Certifications

Apple App Store

2024
Apple Search Ads Certified

Completion of Certification Marketing Proficiency with Apple App Store Search Ads.

Professional Experience

CTO / Art Director - VersaTraction™, Inc.

2019 - 2023
Costa Mesa, California

As Chief Technology Officer (CTO), Creative Art Director, and Marketing Graphic Designer, I manage all the important responsibilities that come with each job. As CTO, I ensure the IT infrastructure of a business and security of any technology-related operations. I develop, implement, and maintain strategic plans and objectives that align with the company’s mission and goals. As Creative Art Director, I am the team leader who creates visuals and designs that reflect the company’s brand identity. I work both collaboratively with teams and independently in order to produce a large-scale concept. Lastly, as the Marketing Graphic Designer, I handle the user experience design, product design, printing, graphic design, and production setup needs of the company. My responsibilities include creating marketing materials, brochures, logos, catalogs, and advertising campaigns. I handle all 3rd party eCommerce, B2B and B2C marketing. Additionally, I have to be proficient in marketing research, website and social media design, customer service, and more. All of these jobs can be highly interconnected, requiring me to collaborate and communicate to further the company’s reach.

Marketing Graphic Designer / Web Developer - Ibex Multimedia, LLC.

2002 - 2018
Minden, Nevada

Working closely with the marketing teams, companies, brands, business owners, and services to develop design concepts, graphics, multimedia, and layouts for various marketing materials. My responsibilities include creating visual designs for websites, social media, digital advertisements, products, and print media. I design logos, illustrations, products, digital artwork, and photography as needed. Other responsibilities include designing large format graphics and producing assets for production, print and display. Creating custom graphics for all types of marketing campaign material over a variety of platforms. Utilizing various web technologies to create interactive pages and websites. Work with e-commerce solutions to ensure website design and development are optimized for fast and efficient customer experiences. Utilizing my video editing skills to create promotional material for websites and digital media.

I have numerous years of design experience with many different companies, brands and industries. Please visit my LinkedIn profile at, linkedin.com/in/jonathan-schurke/ to see more of my work experience and vast knowledge.

Portfolio & Case Studies

My large, extensive portfolio comes from many years of wanting to learn and understand as much as possible. Below are samples of recent case-studies and other work I've completed.
  • All
  • Marketing Design
  • Website Design & Dev
  • Product & Packaging
Blend Printing San Diego Bootstrap Mobile First Website Design & Dev

Blend Printing San Diego

Bootstrap Mobile First Website Design & Dev

Kahuna Grip™ Mats Digital Advertising

Kahuna Grip™ Mats

Social Media Digital Advertising

City of Sparks / City of Reno Truckee Meadows Water Authority Admin Building Entrance Windows

City of Sparks / City of Reno

Truckee Meadows Water Authority Admin Building Entrance Windows

DDC Racing Logo Design & Packaging Design

DDC Racing

Logo Design & Packaging Design

Denver Mattress™ Supply Sales Spec Sheet

Denver Mattress™

Denver Mattress™ Supply Sales Spec Sheet

Kahuna Grip™ Mats Tuck-End Boxes with Touch & Feel Window

Kahuna Grip™ Mats

Tuck-End Boxes with Touch & Feel Window

Kahuna Grip™ Mats Logos & Icon Branding

Kahuna Grip™ Mats

Logos & Icon Branding

Carson City Motorsports Social Media Digital Advertising

Carson City Motorsports

Social Media Digital Advertising

VersaTraction™ Tape Product Design & Packaging Design, 3D Rendering

VersaTraction™ Tape

Product Design & Packaging Design, 3D Rendering

Woocommerce Website Design & Dev

VersaTraction™

Woocommerce Website Design & Dev

PJC & Associates, Inc. Consulting Engineers & Geologists Boostrap Mobile First Website Design & Dev

PJC & Associates, Inc.

Consulting Engineers & Geologists Boostrap Mobile First Website Design & Dev

Ride for Roger Memorial Ride Logo Design & Riding Jersey Design

Ride for Roger

Memorial Ride Logo Design & Riding Jersey Design

Perlan Project Flight Simulator Large Format Print Design & Production

Perlan Project Flight Simulator

Large Format Print Design & Production

VersaTraction™

Tuck-End Box with Window Design

Lake Tahoe Snowmobiliers Club Event Poster Design

Lake Tahoe Snowmobiliers Club

Event Poster Design

Moxy Health Policy & Consulting Logo Design

Moxy Health Policy & Consulting

Logo Design

Schurke Media Arts Transparent Business Card Design

Schurke Media Arts

Transparent Business Card Design

MX Trophies Bootstrap Mobile First Design & Dev

MX Trophies

Bootstrap Mobile First Design & Dev

VersaTraction™ Surf Surfboard Tail Pad Product Photo & Spec Sheet

VersaTraction™ Surf

Surfboard Tail Pad Product Photo & Spec Sheet

Kahuna Grip™ Mats Product Photoshoot Design & Production

Kahuna Grip™ Mats

Product Photoshoot Design & Production

Bishop California Police Retro-Reflective Vehicle Graphics & Wrap

Bishop California Police

Retro-Reflective Vehicle Graphics & Wrap

Services

My professional skills allow me to bring to the table a wide variety of services and more. Below are some of my strong assets I can provide for any business, product or service. View more design work

Digital Marketing

By using multiple digital platforms, I can reach customers who may not be reached through traditional marketing channels. This gains a competitive edge in delivering highly targeted messages to drive results and get a better ROI.

Website Design & Development

I have many years of website design and dev experience. I can produce mobile first device responsive websites to meet any needs. I have skills in a variety of programming languages, such as HTML, PHP, CSS, and Javascript.

Branding & Identity

Essential for any business. It can be the driving force behind all marketing and a fuel that keeps people coming back. I design recognizable creative concepts to create a lasting visual presence.

e-Commerce

As digital technology continues to advance, e-commerce has become increasingly popular for its convenience, speed, and availability. I can build e-commerce from the bottom up or work with any third party e-commerce platform.

SEO / SEM

I can create great performing SEO with a wide variety of techniques. Including different types of page content, meta-data, longtail keywords, inbound and outbound linking. I can also use SEM to setup PPC campaigns for search, shopping or social media.

UX Design

Leveraging the power of technology, psychological principles, user research, and creative thinking to deliver meaningful, enjoyable, and effective user experiences. Whether a product or digital experience. I create, design and provide creative flow, accessibility and usability.

Video Editing

I create videos by combining different video footage, sound clips, music, graphics, and text, as well as creating special effects. I can create video for a variety of uses, along with captioning and other video optimization.

Social Media Marketing

Using creative strategies, I help reach potential customers and develop lasting relationships. I design and build effective campaigns that can be used across the vast variety of social media to better the success of the end goal.

Email Marketing

An incredibly effective and cost-efficient tool for marketing a product or service. I can design and build email campaigns to increase brand awareness, drive sales and increase revenue. Along with tracking purchases, engagement, open rates, click-throughs and conversions.

Photography

Essential in the world of modern business. I can help create imagery for use with all stages of marketing products or services. While capturing timeless images that will help potential customers become engaged.

Illustration

When used effectively, it can help create an emotional connection that can be difficult to achieve with words alone. I can create handdrawn original illustrations and vector graphic solutions for a variety of uses either digital or print. Illustration helps attract a wide demographic while leaving a lasting impression.

Marketing Analytics

By employing data-driven techniques, measuring, managing and analyzing marketing performance to maximize its effectiveness and optimize return on investment. I can use this data to design campaigns and generate new revenue streams.

Jonathan Schurke

Creative Director, Marketing Manager & Designer

Address: 382 Radiant Dr Carson City, NV 89705

Phone: 775-292-0000

Email: jon@quantummarketing.design