Background
John’s role as chief designer at Ally encompasses a broad range of responsibilities, drawing on both his background in graphic design and extensive military training. Here’s an overview of his key duties:
Visual Product Standards: John ensures that all visual products produced by Ally meet high standards. This includes presentations, printed materials, and promotional materials. He leverages his formal training as a graphic designer to maintain consistency and professionalism across all visual assets.
Exercise Design and Coordination: Leveraging his over thirty years of military training, including operational planning and exercise design, John is responsible for coordinating the design and conduct of various exercises. These exercises can range from simple tabletop exercises to highly complex, multi-agency, full-scale exercises.
Integration of Art and Military Training: John’s unique combination of formal art training and military experience allows him to integrate creative design elements with the practical needs of military training. This integration ensures that exercises are not only effective in achieving their training objectives but also visually engaging and impactful.
Quality Assurance: As chief designer, John plays a critical role in maintaining the quality and consistency of Ally’s visual products and exercises. He conducts thorough reviews to ensure that all materials meet the organization’s standards and effectively communicate the intended message.
Collaboration and Communication: John collaborates closely with other team members, including military personnel and graphic designers, to ensure that all aspects of design and exercise planning align with Ally’s goals and objectives. Effective communication is essential to coordinate the efforts of diverse teams and stakeholders.
Overall, John’s multifaceted role as chief designer at Ally combines artistic creativity with military precision to deliver visually compelling and effective training materials and exercises. His unique skill set and extensive experience make him an invaluable asset to the organization.
