Banks Wilson's Email & Phone Number

💼 Past Experience

Creative Director, UNION - A digital agency for brands that want more.Banks Wilson is currently a Creative Director at UNION. His role oversees all creative activities at the agency, from creative design to creative development to creative management. In his previous roles at other agencies, Banks Wilson has been responsible for driving the creative direction of projects ranging from category-defining successes to conceptualupiter-changing debacles. His recent accomplishments at UNION include multiple AAF Charlotte Best of Show ADDY Awards, several AIGA Charlotte Boom Awards, and the much-coveted Webby Award.Offers freelance help inUS artBanks Wilson offers freelance help in the United States art market. In his work experience, Banks Wilson has learned that offering freelance help in the U.S. art market is a great way to connect with potential clients and build relationships. He believes that by offering his services, he can provide his clients with high-quality work that is worth their time and money.In his freelance experience, Banks Wilson has learned that working with a licensed agent can help him get the most out of his submissions. He likes to partner with agents who have a great eye for detail and who understand the unique needs of his clients. When it comes to his work, Banks Wilson takes pride in providing high-quality and unique solutions.If you are looking for a high-quality freelance artist who can provide unique and cost-effective solutions, Banks Wilson is the perfect person for you. He has a wealth of experience and is passionate about his work, which is why he is one of the best freelancers you can hire. contact him today to get started!

🎓 Education

Banks Wilson's education began in 1998 with a BFA from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte. Wilson then returned to UNC Charlotte and earned her MFA in Graphic Design in 2001.Since 2001, Banks Wilson has enjoyed a variety of creative experiences working in various media including print, web, and mobile applications. Wilson's past projects have ranged from Logo designing for a minor-league baseball team to concept art and design for a children's television show. Most notably, Wilson created and designed the advertising campaign for the e-reader toy device known as the Amazon Kindle.Wilson has shown her skills as an artist and designer at various professional levels and is currently pursuing her fourth degree in Illustration from Florida Atlantic University.workshop: Logo Design for a Minor-league Baseball TeamIn 2006, Banks Wilson undertook a six-month workshop with the talented team at studio Lighthouse in New York City. During this course, Banks was learn how to create and design logos for a minor-league baseball team. The send-off for the team’s first season was a glamorous one with a huge launch party at Giants Stadium. Result:The logo design was a hit with the public, who were truly amazed at the sophistication of the project. Commission requests continue to pour in, so Banks is all in it to win it! Mobile App Concept Art and Design for a Children's Television ShowIn 2009, Banks Wilson again undertook a six-month workshop with the talented team at studio Lighthouse in New York City. This time, she was tasked with developing and designing an expensive children’s television show based in the fictional town of Sleepy Hollow.The show was to be released on the C-NET network and was set to be one of the most popular children’s shows in years. Commission requests continue to pour in, so Banks is all in it to win it!

💡 Technical & Interpersonal Skills

President, Creative DirectorsUnion - A digital agency for brands that want more.Banks Wilson is currently a President at Union. As President and Creative Director, Banks Wilson drives the strategic and creative direction of every project at UNION. Under Banks Wilson’s watch, Union has become a leading force in design and communication, advancing its clients’ goals through innovative solutions and impeccable craftsmanship. Comcast–NBCUniversal’s parent company-acquired Union in 2002, and under Banks Wilson’s leadership the firm has built a track record for success in awards, major projects, and innovative clients. clutch, a luxury lifestyle brand, is a Union client and one of the first casualties of the Great Recession. Despite the pressure of now two competing design programs, Swatch and Hermes, and pressuredHeather Nauert, NBCUniversal’s incoming Chief Operating Officer, named Banks Wilson to helm the liquid-metal brand’s comeback.“Union is the only firm that I would want by my side as my negotiator,” says Banks Wilson. “They are a top client and I have a lot of respect for them.”Prior to joining Union, Banks Wilson was the Creative Director at Saatchi & Saatchi, where he led designs for both corporate and personal clients. He was also a senior designer at ad agency Jack’s.“I have a lot of experience working with brands that are not as prestigious as Union,” says Banks Wilson. “But I really enjoy working with the really high-end brands. I enjoy working with clients who want the best for their brand. They are always trying to improve the design and make it better for their consumer.”Banks Wilson is also well-to-do. He’s a senior graphic designer with more than 10 years of industry experience. He is also a trustee at the New York-based Center for Creative leadership and has been a trustee of Parsons The New School for Design and Media since 2006.In addition to his work with Union and Sauatchi & Saatchi, Banks Wilson has also worked as the Creative Director at Jack’s, where he led designs for both corporate and personal clients.School: Parsons The New School for Design and MediaBanks Wilson is currently a Trustee at Parsons The New School for Design and Media. When he left Jack's to become a Trustee at Parsons, he was part of a growing trend among chief executive officers of design schools to enter the industry. At Parsons, Banks Wilson will be working with students in all stages of their careers, from newborn to those in their forties."My goal is to help the students learn about design and the industry, to teach them how to be successful over their careers and to give them the tools to be successful in the marketplace,” says Banks Wilson.School: Parsons The New School for Design and Media