Mike O.
Creative Director + Designer

WaPo | News Designer Application

A portfolio of three projects showcasing Mike O’Brien’s abilities—making a case for The Washington Post to hire him as a news designer.

 

The Washington Post

News Designer Application 

Mike O’Brien | July 17, 2020

Hello! I am extremely excited to apply for a news designer position at The Washington Post. I’ve assembled three case studies showcasing works that make me an interesting candidate:

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Illustrating Diversity in the DC Design Community

Client: AIGA DC

Role: Marketing + Communications Director

Skills: Art Direction, Animation, Illustration, Photography, Web Design, Environmental + Collateral Production

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Transforming Objects and Rooms to Tell Stories

Client: P&G

Role: Creative Director

Skills: Projection Mapping, Animation, Illustration, Physical Prototyping, Industrial Design, + Experiential Interactive, 3D Modeling.

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Celebrating July 4th with Really Bad Infomercials

Client: Twisted Tea

Role: Creative Director

Skills: Campaign Concept, Film Direction, Storyboards, Method Acting

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BONUS: PSA Comics for the Covid-19 Era

Client: Me!

Role: Cartoonist + Animator

Skills: Illustration, Sequential Art, Animation, Typography

Thank you for your time and consideration.

Sincerely,

Mike O’Brien

obrien@redtablepress.com