20 years of experience,
lifetime of creativity
I was fortunate enough to work for these great places
20 Years
of Experience
20 Years
of Experience
Hi, I'm Erik
a Group Art Supervisor
...with 20 years of experience turning ideas into thoughtful, high-performing creative, primarily in pharmaceutical advertising, with additional experience across global consumer brands.
I’m a designer at heart, but also a collaborator, mentor, and problem-solver. Throughout my career, I’ve partnered with cross-functional teams, built strong client relationships, and presented work that not only looks great but delivers results. From leading complex digital ecosystems and interactive sales aids to guiding teams of art directors and designers, I’m comfortable owning projects from concept through launch.
My approach combines design excellence with practical execution. With a strong understanding of UX, accessibility, and front-end fundamentals, I focus not just on how things look, but how they function, scale, and perform. I stay current with industry trends while ensuring innovation remains purposeful and effective.
More recently, I’ve focused on AI—exploring ways it can enhance creativity, improve workflows, and unlock new possibilities. I actively integrate AI into my projects (including this website) to make the work smarter, faster, and more impactful.
Above all, I’m adaptable, collaborative, and committed to elevating the creative, regardless of the brand or challenge.
If you have a few more minutes, please take a look at some of my work. Thanks for stopping by.
PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND
In numbers
16
Years in Pharma
6
Years in Consumer
6
Awards
15
Years with Current Agency
5
Years of 100% Business Retention with Last Client
0
Lost Business
4 Mil
Recent Business Win Contribution (AbbVie)
11
Major Global Pharma Brands Experience
Brands I've contributed to across my career
From complex healthcare communications to iconic consumer campaigns
20 Years
of Experience
20 Years
of Experience
How it all started
My interest in art goes way back—long before briefs and deadlines—starting with childhood sketches, and weekend art classes at the Art Institute of Chicago at age of 14. In high school I slowly started transitioning to digital art and design which landed me my very first gigs; designing event flyers and album covers for local musicians. I later graduated from Illinois Institute of Art with Multimedia Design. My first job was full-time freelance at McDonald's followed by one of the biggest agencies in the world; FCB (formally DraftFCB). After 5 years of experience with global brands including Milkpep (Got Milk?), Jack Daniel's, State Farm, and Baxter, I decided to give pharma a try and landed at Eversana Intouch (formally Intouch Solutions) in which I've worked for 15 years.
OUTSIDE OF WORK
The creativity continues
Next: Pharma Projects
If you haven't receive the password yet, please reach out to me at erik.kwiek@gmail.com or for faster response, please text me at 847-962-4862.
Ps.
Just to brag a bit...this website is not a template. I had a blast creating it and learning some new things in the process, including some really cool AI tools :)