Available to hire
Hi, I’m Bridget Couch, a visuals-focused designer and art director with more than 20 years of experience in photography-driven design and publication. I’ve helped magazines, nonprofits, and brands craft cohesive visual narratives that are editorially sound and visually engaging.
I blend creative artistry with technical precision, prioritizing inclusive image curation and ethical data handling to deliver high-quality visual content that resonates with audiences.
Experience Level
Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Language
English
Fluent
Work Experience
Graphic Designer & Editorial Art Director at Louisville Magazine & TOPS Louisville
December 31, 2021 - October 9, 2025End-to-end photo editing, retouching, and color correction for magazine spreads and advertisements; directed photographers on composition, lighting, and post-production workflow; maintained cohesive visual tone across multi-issue publications under tight deadlines.
Communications Coordinator & Art Director/Designer at Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary
December 31, 2018 - October 9, 2025Managed all image assets and editorial design for Mosaic magazine (50,000+ readers); edited and enhanced photography to meet professional print standards; optimized color for CMYK and digital output; received multiple international awards for excellence in publication design.
Freelance Graphic Designer & Photo Editor at Independent
January 1, 2000 - PresentProvided album artwork, branding, and photography editing for musicians, nonprofits, and small businesses; skilled in Adobe Photoshop, Lightroom, and InDesign; fluent in file management and digital asset organization; adapted styles from documentary realism to polished commercial aesthetics.
Graphic Designer & Editorial Art Director at Louisville Magazine & TOPS Louisville
January 1, 2021 - October 9, 2025Performed end-to-end photo editing, retouching, and color correction for magazine spreads and advertisements. Directed photographers on composition, lighting, and post-production workflow. Maintained cohesive visual tone across multi-issue publications under tight deadlines.
Communications Coordinator & Art Director/Designer at Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary
January 1, 2018 - October 9, 2025Managed all image assets and editorial design for Mosaic magazine (50 000+ readers). Edited and enhanced photography to meet professional print standards; optimized color for CMYK and digital output. Received multiple international awards for excellence in publication design.
Freelance Graphic Designer & Photo Editor at Independent
January 1, 2000 - PresentProvide album artwork, branding, and photography editing for musicians, nonprofits, and small businesses. Skilled in Adobe Photoshop, Lightroom, and InDesign; fluent in file management and digital asset organization. Adapt styles from documentary realism to polished commercial aesthetics.
Graphic Designer & Editorial Art Director at Louisville Magazine & TOPS Louisville
January 1, 2021 - October 9, 2025Performed end-to-end photo editing, retouching, and color correction for magazine spreads and advertisements. Directed photographers on composition, lighting, and post-production workflow. Maintained cohesive visual tone across multi-issue publications under tight deadlines.
Communications Coordinator & Art Director/Designer at Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary
January 1, 2018 - October 9, 2025Managed all image assets and editorial design for Mosaic magazine (50 000 + readers). Edited and enhanced photography to meet professional print standards; optimized color for CMYK and digital output. Received multiple international awards for excellence in publication design.
Freelance Graphic Designer & Photo Editor at Independent
January 1, 2000 - PresentProvide album artwork, branding, and photography editing for musicians, nonprofits, and small businesses. Skilled in Adobe Photoshop, Lightroom, and InDesign; fluent in file management and digital asset organization. Adapt styles from documentary realism to polished commercial aesthetics.
Graphic Designer & Editorial Art Director at Louisville Magazine & TOPS Louisville
January 1, 2021 - October 9, 2025Performed end-to-end photo editing, retouching, and color correction for magazine spreads and advertisements. Directed photographers on composition, lighting, and post-production workflow. Maintained cohesive visual tone across multi-issue publications under tight deadlines.
Communications Coordinator & Art Director/Designer at Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary
January 1, 2018 - October 9, 2025Managed all image assets and editorial design for Mosaic magazine (50 000+ readers). Edited and enhanced photography to meet professional print standards; optimized color for CMYK and digital output. Received multiple international awards for excellence in publication design.
Freelance Graphic Designer & Photo Editor at Independent
January 1, 2000 - PresentProvide album artwork, branding, and photography editing for musicians, nonprofits, and small businesses. Skilled in Adobe Photoshop, Lightroom, and InDesign; fluent in file management and digital asset organization. Adapt styles from documentary realism to polished commercial aesthetics.
Graphic Designer & Editorial Art Director at Louisville Magazine & TOPS Louisville
January 1, 2021 - October 9, 2025Performed end-to-end photo editing, retouching, and color correction for magazine spreads and advertisements; Directed photographers on composition, lighting, and post-production workflow; Maintained cohesive visual tone across multi-issue publications under tight deadlines.
Communications Coordinator & Art Director/Designer at Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary
January 1, 2018 - October 9, 2025Managed all image assets and editorial design for Mosaic magazine (50 000+ readers); Edited and enhanced photography to meet professional print standards; Optimized color for CMYK and digital output; Received multiple international awards for excellence in publication design.
Freelance Graphic Designer & Photo Editor at Independent
January 1, 2000 - PresentProvided album artwork, branding, and photography editing for musicians, nonprofits, and small businesses. Skilled in Adobe Photoshop, Lightroom, and InDesign; fluent in file management and digital asset organization. Adapt styles from documentary realism to polished commercial aesthetics.
Education
BFA in Visual Art / Design at Art Academy of Cincinnati
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1996Undergraduate study in Visual Art at Miami University of Ohio
January 1, 1992 - January 1, 1994BFA at Art Academy of Cincinnati
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1996Undergraduate Study in Visual Art at Miami University of Ohio
January 1, 1992 - January 1, 1994BFA at Art Academy of Cincinnati
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1996Undergraduate Study in Visual Art at Miami University of Ohio
January 1, 1992 - January 1, 1994BFA in Visual Art / Design at Art Academy of Cincinnati
January 1, 1996 - January 1, 1996Undergraduate Study in Visual Art at Miami University of Ohio
January 1, 1992 - January 1, 1994BFA at Art Academy of Cincinnati
January 1, 1996 - January 1, 1996Undergraduate Study in Visual Art at Miami University of Ohio
January 1, 1992 - January 1, 1994Qualifications
Graduate-level coursework in Social Work & Mental Health Practice
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2023Graduate-level coursework in Social Work & Mental Health Practice
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2023Graduate-level coursework in Social Work & Mental Health Practice
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2023Graduate-level coursework in Social Work & Mental Health Practice
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2023Graduate Coursework in Social Work & Mental Health Practice
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2023Industry Experience
Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Education, Non-Profit Organization, Other
Experience Level
Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Hire a Art Director
We have the best art director experts on Twine. Hire a art director in Louisville today.