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Aren Johnson
Los Angeles, California
Creative Consultant & Photographer
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About Me

I am a creative consultant and photographer based in Los Angeles, California. My photography focuses on lifestyle and editorial work, with an emphasis on emotional depth and creative expression.

As a consultant, I specialize in special projects such as art shows, events, and brand activations. I also support clients through creative direction, artist management, and strategic positioning—drawing from an ever-growing network across fashion, art, and culture. My work often includes brand partnerships, press placements, magazine features, sponsorship coordination, and full-scale rebranding.

At the core of everything I do is collaboration. I strive to build long-lasting, meaningful relationships that allow us to create our best work together. My goal is always to contribute to the creative community in ways that feel intentional, impactful, and aligned with each client’s vision.

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Details

  • Status: Online now!
  • Mood: Building something new.
  • Instagram: @wishmd

Experience

Influencer Marketing Manager

Los Angeles, CA · June 2023 – Present
  • Sukii Baby: head of creative direction, social media, and image consulting, as well as day-to-day management.
  • Planned content creation and secured brand partnership deals with companies including Gentle Monster, Adidas, Universal Studios, and more.
  • Developed and executed community events and initiatives, driving growth of Sukii Baby’s platform by strengthening engagement within the existing audience and strategically expanding into new communities.

M&C Saatchi – Influencer + Creative Strategist

New York, NY · March 2022 – June 2024
  • Contributed to the development of global marketing campaigns for brands including Axe, Candy Crush, Anheuser-Busch, and Jaguar Land Rover.
  • Developed a sophisticated understanding of all aspects of influencer marketing, from casting talent to measuring impact, with a strong agent and talent network and expertise in global influencer trends and multi-channel networks.
  • Introduced a multi-pronged strategy targeting both micro- and macro-influencers to foster authentic brand-consumer relationships, increase brand awareness, and broaden reach.
Highlights:
  • Axe x Lil Baby — "All Axecess with Lil Baby": Concept ideation for an Axe campaign featuring Lil Baby.
  • Candy Crush 10th Anniversary: Concept ideation that helped garner 1.2 billion impressions across media outlets.
  • Jaguar Land Rover: Pitched multiple influencers for events and activations across the US, UK, Asia, and UAE, leading to long-term partnerships and above-the-line campaigns.

Manual NYC – Creative Strategist + Brand Partnerships

New York, NY · July 2018 – July 2024
  • Led partnerships and collaborations from initiation to completion, managing research, outreach, relationship building, creative direction, styling, and production.
  • Established dynamic, long-term relationships with collaborators across fashion, lifestyle, beauty, and media communities.
  • Directed creative ventures to raise brand awareness and embed Manual NYC within key cultural communities.
  • Utilized professional and personal networks to develop innovative strategies and build rapport with local communities, brands, and stakeholders.
Highlights:
  • Manual x Carhartt WIP x Micaiah Carter — "Baby Boy": Hosted Micaiah Carter’s first solo show in partnership with Carhartt WIP at Brother Brother LA.
  • Manual x The North Face — "Explore Mode": Global Earth Day campaign encouraging participants to digitally disconnect and engage in interactive events across major cities.
  • Manual x On Running Magazine: Led creative direction for a campaign promoting On Running’s Cloudburst launch, with the magazine distributed at NYC stores.
  • Manual x Nike NYC Air Max Day Event: Provided creative strategy and execution for Nike’s Air Max Day event in New York.
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