I am Preston Craig, MFA, an award-winning multimedia artist with extensive experience in graphic design from concept to execution. My client base spans corporate, entertainment (television/film/theatre), aerospace, publishing, and non-profit organizations, including both domestic and international companies. I am highly organized with strong communication and presentation skills, collaborating effectively with clients, management, and staff. I helped increase Totally Artistic's visibility and funding by 43% through redesigning corporate identity promo materials for a rebranding campaign, and I have earned numerous design and artistic awards from Adobe, LA City Council, Valley Theatre League, and Hollywood Arts Festival. I also teach and mentor across colleges and workshops, sharing hands-on techniques and creative strategies.…

Preston Craig

I am Preston Craig, MFA, an award-winning multimedia artist with extensive experience in graphic design from concept to execution. My client base spans corporate, entertainment (television/film/theatre), aerospace, publishing, and non-profit organizations, including both domestic and international companies. I am highly organized with strong communication and presentation skills, collaborating effectively with clients, management, and staff. I helped increase Totally Artistic's visibility and funding by 43% through redesigning corporate identity promo materials for a rebranding campaign, and I have earned numerous design and artistic awards from Adobe, LA City Council, Valley Theatre League, and Hollywood Arts Festival. I also teach and mentor across colleges and workshops, sharing hands-on techniques and creative strategies.…

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I am Preston Craig, MFA, an award-winning multimedia artist with extensive experience in graphic design from concept to execution. My client base spans corporate, entertainment (television/film/theatre), aerospace, publishing, and non-profit organizations, including both domestic and international companies. I am highly organized with strong communication and presentation skills, collaborating effectively with clients, management, and staff. I helped increase Totally Artistic’s visibility and funding by 43% through redesigning corporate identity promo materials for a rebranding campaign, and I have earned numerous design and artistic awards from Adobe, LA City Council, Valley Theatre League, and Hollywood Arts Festival. I also teach and mentor across colleges and workshops, sharing hands-on techniques and creative strategies.

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Skills

Experience Level

Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Graphic Designer / Illustrator at Consulting / Freelance
January 1, 1998 - Present
Oversaw design projects, created graphic elements, illustration, web content, and provided technical guidance for clients; presented ideas, consulted with production teams, and managed printing processes. Notable clients include Ubiquity Products, Totally Artistic, Scenario Designs, Color Alive, Bad Bunny Pictures, Quantum TV, ACI Productions Intl, Litton Data Systems, and the Los Angeles Printmaking Society.
Adjunct Professor, Digital Media at Porterville Community College
January 1, 2013 - Present
Taught digital media courses, developed curriculum, and mentored students in design fundamentals, digital illustration, and media production.
Student Teacher at Birmingham Charter School
January 1, 2006 - Present
Student teacher providing hands-on art instruction and classroom support.
Teacher's Assistant at California State University, Northridge
January 1, 2006 - Present
Teaching Assistant supporting graphics and art design courses.
Art Instructor / Artist-in-Residence at Sendak Elementary School / Arts in Education Aid Council
January 1, 2008 - Present
Art instructor delivering hands-on arts education as a resident artist.
Art Instructor / Artist-in-Residence at Bassett Street Elementary School
January 1, 2005 - Present
Art instructor delivering hands-on education as a resident artist.
Art Instructor / Artist-in-Residence at Theater of Hearts / Youth First – Camp Onizuka Correctional Facility
December 31, 2002 - October 26, 2025
Art instructor providing arts education in a correctional facility setting.
CEO / Executive Art Director / Graphic Designer at Kids, Pets & More, Inc.
January 1, 2020 - November 3, 2025
Oversaw design projects, created web page, branding, pitch deck, graphic design, illustration, web content, product design, provided technical guidance & consulted with clients & vendors.
Graphic Designer / Illustrator / Studio Owner at Preston’s Fine Art & Graphic Design Studio
January 1, 2012 - November 3, 2025
Oversaw design projects, created graphic elements, illustration, web content, and provided technical guidance for clients; presented ideas, consulted with production teams, and managed printing processes.
Concept & Branding Designer at Ubiquity Products / Totally Artistic
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2014
Created new concepts and designs for non-profit corporate identity, logos, packaging concepts, product design, business cards, stationery and promotional materials; managed corporate branding, exhibitions, press paks, and design mailers.
Adjunct Art Professor, Digital Media at University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA)
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2023
Taught and mentored students on digital media; developed curricula for design-related courses.
Adjunct Art Professor, Art History / Art Appreciation at Palo Verde College
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2020
Delivered art history and appreciation courses; facilitated hands-on learning.
Adjunct Art Professor, 2-D Design at El Camino College
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2019
Taught 2-D design principles with hands-on projects.
Art Instructor at Pasadena Art School
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2020
Art Instructor at Dramatic Results
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2018
Adjunct Art Professor, Digital Media at Porterville Community College
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2013
Taught digital media related coursework.
Art Instructor / Artist-in-Residence at Arts in Education Aid Council / Sendak Elementary School
January 1, 2008 - November 3, 2025
Art Instructor/Artist-in-Residence.
Graphic Designer / Illustrator / Art Director at Preston’s Fine Art & Graphic Design Studio
January 1, 2012 - Present
Oversaw design projects, created graphic elements, illustration, web content, and provided technical guidance for clients; presented ideas, consulted with production teams, and managed printing processes.
Non-profit Corporate Identity Designer at Ubiquity Products / Totally Artistic
January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2014
Created new concepts and designs for non-profit corporate identity, logo, packaging concepts, product design, business cards, stationery and promotional materials; arranged exhibitions and managed branding, press paks and design mailers.
Adjunct Art Professor / Digital Media at UCLA
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2023
Adjunct Art Professor, Digital Media (teaching and mentoring students, curriculum development in digital media).
Adjunct Art Professor / Art History & Appreciation at Palo Verde College
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2020
Art History / Art Appreciation instruction.
Adjunct Art Professor / 2-D Design at El Camino Community College
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2019
2-D Design instruction.
Art Instructor at Pasadena Art School
January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2020
Art instruction; curriculum development and mentorship.
Adjunct Art Professor / Digital Media at Porterville Community College
January 1, 2013 - December 31, 2013
Digital Media instruction.
Art Instructor / Artist-in-Residence at Arts in Education Aid Council (Sendak Elementary School)
January 1, 2008 - Present
Art instruction; Artist-in-Residence.

Education

Master of Fine Arts Degree in Illustration (Digital & Traditional) at Academy of Art University
January 11, 2030 - October 26, 2025
Bachelor of Arts in Applied Arts (Graphic Design & Illustration) at University of Louisiana at Lafayette
January 11, 2030 - October 26, 2025
Teaching Credential at California State University, Northridge
January 11, 2030 - October 26, 2025
Master of Fine Arts Degree in Illustration (Digital & Traditional) at Academy of Art University, San Francisco, California
January 11, 2030 - November 3, 2025
Bachelor of Arts in Applied Arts (Graphic Design & Illustration) at University of Louisiana at Lafayette
January 11, 2030 - November 3, 2025
Art Education / Illustration at California State University, Northridge, California
January 11, 2030 - November 3, 2025
Master of Fine Arts at Academy of Art University
January 11, 2030 - December 1, 2025
Bachelor of Arts in Graphic Design & Illustration at University of Louisiana at Lafayette
January 11, 2030 - December 1, 2025
Art Education / Illustration at California State University, Northridge
January 11, 2030 - December 1, 2025

Qualifications

Secret clearance
January 11, 2030 - November 3, 2025
Secret clearance
January 11, 2030 - December 1, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Non-Profit Organization, Professional Services, Manufacturing, Other
    paper Various Illustration Projects
    A variety of graphic design and illustration projects I have created. pitchdeck graphicdesigner illustrator pdf…