About Me

I’m a native Clevelander and currently with the Cleveland Browns as their Art Director. Prior to my current role, I spent over a decade with the Cleveland Cavaliers and served as their Director of Graphic Design.

From various logo designs to large format building graphics to season-long creative campaigns, I handle a wide range of design projects and provide creative direction on a daily basis. My mission: to provide fresh, dynamic and creative solutions for this team while adhering to the club’s brand standards and paying homage to its rich history.

My passion lies within the sports industry, but my designs are not limited to that genre.

So, please take a look at some of my work below and feel free to contact me should you have any design needs of your own!

Contact Details

Mark Podolak
4079 Deer Lake Drive
Medina, OH 44256 US
mpodolak@zoominternet.net

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Education

Marietta College

B.A. Degree in Graphic Design • May 1996

Majored in Art for the Professions (Graphic Design) with a minor in History

Work

Cleveland Browns

Art Director • February 2015 ~ Present

Manage all print media design from concept development to project completion for the Cleveland Browns Football Club

Develop season-long campaigns while adhering to brand standards

Design responsibilities include creation of the following: ticket stock, pocket schedules, posters, game programs, season ticket packaging, event directional signs, street pole banners, large format building signage, logos for team-related functions, social media and web-related graphics

Oversee the production process and the usage of company logos while handling multiple projects and meeting tight deadlines

Develop and maintain relationships with printers and outside vendors, manage project costs, solicit vendor print quotes and maintain budgets