Jack Porter names Eric King as Senior Director of Projects
January 23, 2018
Jack Porter, a multi-disciplinary design group that creates transformative branded experiences, adds Eric King as Senior Director of Projects, increasing the depth and experience of the design team that transforms athletic facilities, museums and public buildings and office space to deliver impactful brand environments.
As Jack Porter’s Senior Director of Projects, King will utilize 26 years of experience in the exhibit and millwork industry to ensure bold execution and insightful thinking are brought to all projects. Specifically, King will ensure the right design elements, artwork, graphics, technology and materials are used to create a unified experience unique to the client’s brand.
King began his professional career as a carpenter and welder and deepened his experience of fabrication in custom exhibits while working at 1220 Exhibits, Design Craftsmen, Cumberland Architectural Millwork and Hargrove where he held positions such as Production Manager, Account Executive and Senior Project Manager.
“Eric was a perfect addition to Jack Porter’s growing team and will perfectly complement our goal of pushing the boundaries of what is possible within the built environment,” said Christina Harrell, president of Jack Porter. “His proficiency in the meticulous planning process and expansive understanding of materials, finishes, fabrication and design will keep projects on time, on budget and on target, giving our clients the cohesive brand experience they want.”
In 2015, King and his production team obtained a US Patent for two machines used in The Crayola Experience, an Easton, PA family attraction where kids and adults alike explore art and technology to express their creativity. King received a Bachelor of Arts in Technical Theatre from the University Of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC) and is a Dale Carnegie Course Graduate.
About Jack Porter
Porter is a multi-disciplinary design group whose team of designers, strategists, media specialists, technologists and storytellers combine architecture, interior design, graphic design and technology to create environments and experiences that help connect your story to your audience in a dynamic and impactful way. Headquartered in Greenville, SC and founded in 2010, Jack Porter specializes in branded environments, museum and exhibition design, interactive experience design, sports environments and graphic and exhibit implementation that create more engaging and memorable interactions that deliver meaningful brand experiences. To learn more, visit www.jackporterdesign.com or find the company of LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram or Twitter.
