• Michelle Johnson

    Creative Studio Director

    Creative production and studio operations leader experienced in building and managing high-performing teams in global agency environments. Oversee multichannel production infrastructure, studio operations, and resource strategy to support large-scale creative delivery. Trusted partner to executive leadership on operational transformation, workflow innovation, pricing strategy, and emerging technologies. Recognized for building collaborative teams, optimizing production systems, and elevating both creative quality and operational performance.

  • Experience

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    EVERSANA INTOUCH

    Creative Studio Director September 2024 - Present

    • Lead an 8-person Creative Studio comprising Integrated Designers, Presentation Designers, and a Delivery Manager, ensuring alignment with agency and client objectives
    • Oversee studio operations, including resource planning, workflow optimization, billable utilization, and departmental financial performance
    • Develop and implement pricing guidelines to drive profitability and consistency across all projects
    • Collaborate with agency leadership on strategic initiatives, organizational planning, and cross-departmental integration
    • Support the alignment of U.S. and European studio teams under a unified global production model
    • Drive innovation in partnership with Creative Technology, integrating AI solutions and emerging technologies into studio workflows
    • Foster a positive, collaborative culture that champions creative excellence, operational efficiency, and employee engagement in a fully remote environment
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    Prose on Pixels (formerly Havas Studios)

    Senior Studio Manager May 2005 - August 2024

    • Manage daily workflow, including digital & print advertising, design projects and new business
    • Oversee Imaging Department, including Retouching, 3D & Photography, with direct reports in the U.S. and India
    • Coordinate work with internal stakeholders and across global agencies, including Europe, Costa Rica and India
    • Assess creative briefs, resource and assign projects based upon capabilities
    • Estimate and schedule work, ensuring that costs are within budget and deadlines are met
    • Confirm adherence to production specifications and brand guidelines
    • Establish departmental procedures to expedite workflow and ensure accuracy
    • Liaise with IT on hardware & software updates/rollouts; maintain servers and printers
    • Manage vendors and freelance talent
    • Supervise traditional work, including presentation and event-display materials

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    Euro RSCG Worldwide

    Graphic Artist October 2000 - May 2005
    • Produced print mechanicals & client presentation materials
    • Worked closely with Art Directors in design development
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    Euro RSCG Worldwide

    Print Production Manager January 1999 - October 2000
    • Responsible for high-volume retail division of Volvo Cars of NA, including production of newspaper, magazine, OOH and event-display materials
    • Prepared specs for competitive bids, reviewed quotes and negotiated with vendors as necessary
    • Coordinated retouching with vendors, creatives and account management
    • Created estimates, schedules, purchase orders and approved invoices
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    MVBMS

    Administrative Assistant September 1995 - December 1998

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  • Capabilities

    Below are just some studio functions that I oversee.

    Design

    Layout

    Websites

    Banners

    Social

    Animation

    Powerpoint & Keynote Presentations

    Imaging

    High-end Retouching

    3D Modeling

    Generative Art

    Photography

    Hard and Soft Proofing

     

    Mechanicals

    Magazine & Newspaper

    Print & Digital OOH

    Direct Mail

    DTC

    HCP

     

    Technology

    Adobe CC, including Firefly and Generative AI

    Figma

    Sketch

    Microsoft 365

    Xinet/Box/Ziflow/LucidLink/Shade (Content Managment)

    Pulse (Project Management); Workfront

    UTC, Font Book, Adobe & Google (Font Management)

    Assembly and Prototypes

    Wall wraps and room design

    Kiosks

    POP displays

    Model building

    Box construction

    Mock-ups

    Printing & Finishing

    Books - Perfect-bound, Wire, Saddle-stitch

    Large-format prints

    Foamcore mounting

    Scoring & folding

    Trimming

    Laminating

     

  • Havas Network

     

    We are a global studio. While primarily servicing Havas agencies in New York, we collaborate with other Prose on Pixels North American outposts, as well as London, Costa Rica, India and Prague. In addition, we provide support to all of the agencies listed below.

  • Past Clients

    Present

    3M, BNYM, GSK (ViiV Healthcare), Indivior, Green Mountain - Keurig, JLL, Lincoln Financial, Lotto.com, Mike's Amazing, PMI, Reckitt Benckiser, NY Presbyterian, Sanofi, Wells Fargo

    Past

    ADP, Air France, Alcon, Amgen, Asus/Intel, Atlantic City, Charles Schwab, conEdison, Dos Equis, Evian, ExxonMobil, Heineken, IBM, Jaguar Cars, Liberty Mutual, MCI, Merck (Claritin, Coppertone, Dr. Scholl's), Nestle, New Balance, New York Life, Novartis, NYSE, Oppenheimer Funds, Otsuka, PayPal, Pimco, Rite Aid, TD Ameritrade, Verizon Business, Vascepa, Volvo, Vuse, Zicam

  • Education

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    Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania

    English Language and Literature/Letters, Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)
    1991 - 1995
    Summa Cum Laude

  • Contact

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    I'm located in the

    New York City Area

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