JOHN DAVID HARRIS

Art Director

John DavidHarris

Orlando, FL

Bio:
Currently located in central Florida, John David Harris has worked in multiple mediums and varying organizational structures. Specializing in Artistic Direction, his skills include graphic design for print, textile, video, and web, along with video direction, editing, and color grading. His Creative Direction projects are usually focused on rebranding and marketing concepts. While his work has been used in both secular and religious venues, he has a proclivity towards ministries or charitable organizations looking to make an impact through their artistic projects.

Availability:
John David Harris is available for freelance and consultation work.

Design Methodology:
Over the past 7 years, John David Harris developed his unique approach to creative and artistic direction. Pulling from a diverse history in varying art forms, he challenges projects to be thought about globally. This method produces work utilizing multiple mediums including (but not limited to) print, video, and web design. His experiences have lead to a more forward-thinking approach to design that permeates into the rest of the project, creating a more intuitive product.

Experience

  • Youth Creative Director
    New Port Richey, FL
    Aug 2002 - Jan 2004
    Calvary Chapel Worship Center

    Oversaw the creative element of the youth program at Calvary Chapel Worship Center including various design elements, music, and service production.

  • Production Director
    New Port Richey, FL
    Jan 2004 - Aug 2007
    Calvary Chapel Worship Center

    Creative direction for the Productions Department at Calvary Chapel Worship Center including writing and directing seasonal productions, producing and artistically directing worship albums, worship services, and video productions.

  • Youth Pastor/Creative Director
    New Port Richey, FL
    Aug 2007 - May 2009
    Calvary Chapel Worship Center

    Youth Pastor of a 300 attender high school ministry with 20 adult volunteers and an college level internship program. Oversaw the rebranding of Reformation Student Ministries at Calvary Chapel Worship Center, Series creation and marketing, curriculum writing, video production, art direction for the quarterly Reformation Magazine, and special event planning and direction.

  • Video Production Director
    Brandon, FL
    Aug 2009 - Present
    The Crossing Church

    Works on a creative team to develop creative video and print solutions for internal marketing, series, and event production while handling most pre and post-production video elements.

  • Art Directior
    Brandon, FL
    Oct 2009 - Jun 2010
    The Crossing Church

    Artistic director for the Crossing church. Planning and organizing the artistic aspects of re-branding existing ministries and the launching of new ministries. Part of the sermon development team where the teaching calendar was made and refined. Developed strategies and content for web, print, and occasionally motion projects. Worked with high school volunteers and trained new creative employees.

  • Founder/Creative Director
    Orlando, FL
    Jul 2010 - Present
    Godspeed Creative Studios

    Founder of Godspeed Creative Studios. Develops, print, web, and video solutions for churches, ministries, and nonprofit organizations.

Education

  • Diploma
    New Port Richey, FL
    Aug 1998 - May 2002
    River Ridge High School
  • Associate Degree in General Theology
    New Port Richey, FL
    Aug 2002 - May 2004
    Spectrum School of Ministry
  • Bachelor Degree General Ministries
    Waco, TX
    Jun 2010 - Oct 2010
    West Coast Bible College and Seminary
  • Master Degree in Religious Education
    Waco, TX
    Nov 2010 - Present
    West Coast Bible College and Seminary

Programs


  • Extensive Use

    Print:
    Adobe Photoshop
    Adobe Illustrator
    Adobe InDesign

    Motion:
    Apple Final Cut Pro
    Apple Motion
    Adobe After Effects


  • Moderate Use

    Web:
    Softpress Freeway

    Motion:
    Red Giant Looks
    Apple Color