Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Print Designer and Art Director, responsible for key art, packaging, and international campaign assets for major film releases including James Bond, Gang Related, and Live Flesh — collaborating closely with in-house marketing and creative teams.
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM Studios)
Role: Graphic Designer → Web Designer (In-House Digital Creative)
Timeline: 1997 – 2000
Location: Los Angeles, California
Overview
At MGM, I began my post-graduate career designing theatrical key art and print collateral for film releases. Over time, I transitioned into digital design, becoming the studio’s first in-house web designer. This role placed me at the forefront of MGM’s shift toward digital marketing during a pivotal era, where I created websites and online campaigns for high-profile film properties.
Goals
Create visually compelling key art and promotional materials for theatrical releases.
Support MGM’s transition from print-dominant marketing to digital-first campaigns.
Help build the in-house web design department to reduce dependence on external agencies.
Challenges
Entered digital design at a time when the tools and workflows were rapidly evolving and mostly self-taught.
Balanced high-stakes deadlines with the creative expectations of high-profile titles and stakeholders.
Advocated for the creative and strategic value of in-house digital production in a traditional studio environment.
Process
Designed theatrical key art and collateral for major releases including James Bond Tomorrow Never Dies, Tupac Shakur’s Gang Related, Pedro Almodovar’s Live Flesh (Carne Tremula), The Mod Squad, and Deceiver.
Transitioned into digital by designing and coding websites for titles including Ronin and Spinal Tap (anniversary re-release), Super Dave, Soul Plane and others.
Collaborated closely with marketing, licensing, and home entertainment divisions to deliver multi-channel campaigns.
Delivered digital work at high speed and quality, helping prove the value of in-house creative services.
Served as the online creative director for the James Bond franchise’s digital presence across multiple films and global licensing efforts.
Outcomes & Results
Acted as online creative director for three James Bond film releases across theatrical, home video, and licensing.
Saved the studio over $500,000 in the first year by designing and developing websites internally instead of outsourcing.
Recognized with Key Art Awards, features in How Design Magazine, and invitations to speak at Macworld.
Received professional recognition from Apple and Adobe for early digital design work.
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