Hi, I’m Scott J. Alberts, a senior graphic artist and communicator based in Delaware, Ohio. I help businesses, startups and educators research, develop, and market ideas through illustration, design, and copywriting. Over the past decade I’ve run Alberts Illustration & Design, delivering everything from children's books and book covers to magazine layouts and marketing materials. I’ve collaborated with publishers and production teams to manage art departments, meet tight deadlines, and streamline workflows that save time and money. My work blends creative storytelling with practical production, turning complex concepts into clear visuals and compelling materials for print and web.…

Scott J. Alberts

Hi, I’m Scott J. Alberts, a senior graphic artist and communicator based in Delaware, Ohio. I help businesses, startups and educators research, develop, and market ideas through illustration, design, and copywriting. Over the past decade I’ve run Alberts Illustration & Design, delivering everything from children's books and book covers to magazine layouts and marketing materials. I’ve collaborated with publishers and production teams to manage art departments, meet tight deadlines, and streamline workflows that save time and money. My work blends creative storytelling with practical production, turning complex concepts into clear visuals and compelling materials for print and web.…

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Hi, I’m Scott J. Alberts, a senior graphic artist and communicator based in Delaware, Ohio. I help businesses, startups and educators research, develop, and market ideas through illustration, design, and copywriting. Over the past decade I’ve run Alberts Illustration & Design, delivering everything from children’s books and book covers to magazine layouts and marketing materials.

I’ve collaborated with publishers and production teams to manage art departments, meet tight deadlines, and streamline workflows that save time and money. My work blends creative storytelling with practical production, turning complex concepts into clear visuals and compelling materials for print and web.

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Work Experience

Self-Employed Professional Illustrator at Alberts Illustration
December 31, 2005 - Present
Providing illustration, graphic art, fine art and design services including children's books, book and CD covers, print and web advertising, magazine layout, portraiture, commissioned original art, web design, logos, presentation graphics, and character designs. Responsible for project management, production, customer service, marketing, inventory, sales, and billing as the sole proprietor.
Design & Production at Inkjet Ideas
January 1, 2006 - August 22, 2025
Handled pre-press, color correction, output and finishing of large-format digital print jobs. Worked with Macintosh, Windows, and proprietary platforms. Produced banners, cut-out figures, backlit displays, decals, and window clings. Operated and maintained digital presses and finishing equipment. Conceived and illustrated scenic art including a 37-foot mural for the 2005 Addy Awards ceremony.
Art Director at The New American Magazine
January 1, 2004 - August 22, 2025
Designed and produced media for a national non-profit organization, including book and video covers, direct-mail packages, posters, t-shirts, billboards, layouts, covers, advertising for a biweekly news magazine. Established and managed the Art Department. Acted as liaison with advertisers and agencies. Managed preflight and transmission of desktop files, performed press checks, and handled administrative reporting and prepress purchasing.
Illustrator at Teletrend
September 1, 1989 - August 22, 2025
Designed and illustrated a diverse line of high-quality silk-screen designs, including top-selling T-shirt transfers.
Artist at Southern Bowling & Billiard
March 1, 1989 - August 22, 2025
Produced custom silk-screen art, advertising, promotions, posters, and coupons. Designed interior graphics and signage.
Researcher at Columbus College of Art & Design
August 31, 1985 - August 21, 2025
Worked with instructor to develop a new course in 'History of American Illustration.' Produced reports and biographical sketches as part of a work-study program funding tuition.
Self-Employed Professional Illustrator at Alberts Illustration & Design
January 1, 2006 - Present
Independent freelance graphic design and illustration business; provide illustration, graphic art, book covers, print and web advertising, magazine layout, portraiture, commissioned original art, web design, logos, presentation graphics, and character designs. Sole proprietor responsible for project management, production, customer service, marketing, inventory, sales and billing.
Design & Production at Inkjet Ideas
October 1, 2004 - January 1, 2006
Pre-press, color correction, output and finishing of large-format digital print jobs. Worked with Macintosh programs plus Windows and proprietary platforms. Projects included banners, life-sized and larger cut-out figures, backlit displays, decals and window clings. Operation and maintenance of digital presses and finishing equipment; lamination and custom cutting. Conceived and illustrated scenic art, including a 37-foot mural, for the Addy Awards ceremony in 2005.
Art Director at The New American Magazine
January 1, 1990 - January 1, 2004
Designed and produced a variety of media for a national non-profit organization: book and video covers, direct-mail packages, posters, t-shirts and billboards; Created layouts, covers and advertising for a biweekly news magazine; Established and managed Art Department; Liaison with advertisers and agencies; Preflighted and transmitted desktop files; Performed press checks, problem-solving, administrative reporting, prepress buying.
Artist at Southern Bowling & Billiard
July 1, 1986 - Present
Produced custom silk-screen art, advertising, promotions, posters and coupons. Designed interior graphics and signage.
Researcher at Columbus College of Art & Design
January 1, 1983 - September 1, 1985
Worked with instructor to develop new course in 'History of American Illustration.' Wrote reports and biographical sketches. Work-study earnings used for tuition.

Education

Bachelor of Fine Arts at Columbus College of Art & Design
January 1, 1983 - September 1, 1985
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Illustration at Columbus College of Art & Design
January 11, 2030 - December 23, 2025

Qualifications

Desktop Publishing Proficiency (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, Freehand, Acrobat)
January 11, 2030 - December 23, 2025
Copywriting & Proofreading
January 11, 2030 - December 23, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Non-Profit Organization, Professional Services, Education, Other
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