I’m Calvin Hawk Jr, a graphic artist and illustrator with 10+ years of experience creating concepts and designs for a wide range of clients. I’ve developed and executed logo designs and visual identities, and I enjoy producing engaging content that helps drive brand awareness. I design character illustrations, concepts, sketches, and color samples, and I also build layouts, storyboards, and turnaround sheets using both digital and traditional methods. I’m detail-oriented, deadline-driven, and comfortable managing multiple projects while maintaining positive customer relationships and delivering customized artwork for print.…

CALVIN HAWK JR

I’m Calvin Hawk Jr, a graphic artist and illustrator with 10+ years of experience creating concepts and designs for a wide range of clients. I’ve developed and executed logo designs and visual identities, and I enjoy producing engaging content that helps drive brand awareness. I design character illustrations, concepts, sketches, and color samples, and I also build layouts, storyboards, and turnaround sheets using both digital and traditional methods. I’m detail-oriented, deadline-driven, and comfortable managing multiple projects while maintaining positive customer relationships and delivering customized artwork for print.…

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I’m Calvin Hawk Jr, a graphic artist and illustrator with 10+ years of experience creating concepts and designs for a wide range of clients. I’ve developed and executed logo designs and visual identities, and I enjoy producing engaging content that helps drive brand awareness.

I design character illustrations, concepts, sketches, and color samples, and I also build layouts, storyboards, and turnaround sheets using both digital and traditional methods. I’m detail-oriented, deadline-driven, and comfortable managing multiple projects while maintaining positive customer relationships and delivering customized artwork for print.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Graphic Artist / Print Production Support
February 1, 2026 - June 30, 2026
Continued updating and preparing customer artwork for print production using a workflow that combined AI tools with Adobe software, supporting ongoing client deliverables.
Graphic Artist / Print Production Support
January 1, 2025 - March 1, 2026
Integrated AI chat tools with Adobe programs and managed preparation and modification of customer artwork for print production as part of ongoing design work.
Graphic Artist (Collectables) at Metro Pins
January 1, 2024 - July 31, 2024
Created and produced graphics for collectables, including design execution and preparation for print. Applied an AI + Adobe-integrated workflow and ensured customer artwork was ready for production while maintaining strong deadline and quality focus.
Graphic Artist (Challenge Coin) at Signature Coins
July 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023
Led design projects from concepts to completion, performing market research and competitor analysis. Worked directly with customers to resolve issues promptly and prepared customer artwork for print production, integrating workflows across AI tools and Adobe programs.
Freelance Illustration
January 1, 2015 - Present
Provided detail-oriented illustration services focused on concept development, sketches, and final artwork. Supported turnaround deliverables while staying self-motivated and deadline-oriented to meet client needs.
Freelance Graphic Designer
January 1, 2014 - Present
Led design projects from initial concepts to completion, including market research and competitor analysis. Interacted with customers to resolve issues promptly and helped ensure brand consistency through collaboration with cross-functional teams.

Education

Bachelors Of Science at Full Sail University
September 8, 2011 - May 11, 2014
Bachelor of Science in Animation at Full Sail University
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2014

Qualifications

adobe illustrator
November 30, 2023 - July 4, 2024
Expert knowledge of illustrator and Graphic design tools

Industry Experience

Manufacturing, Professional Services, Media & Entertainment, Other
    Dale housing LLC
    This project was created for a startup real estate company. I was commissioned to design a modern yet unified lock logo design. branding graphicdesigner logo designer illustrator brandidentity…
    Arukah Financial
    This design was made for a startup credit restoration company. I created the logo in affinity designer. logo graphicdesigner illustrator branding designer…
    Eagle fire protection
    The design you see here was crafted for a fire protection company. The client wanted rebranded design with the eagle being the main focus. This logo was created in affinity designer. logo graphicdesigner illustrator branding designer…
    Wild wolf hot sauce
    This design was crafted for a company that specializes in Hot sauce called wild wolf. I created this logo in affinity designer logo graphicdesigner illustrator branding…
    Deckle Pitmasters
    This logo design was for a barbecue food truck. I created this in affinity designer. graphicdesigner logo branding illustrator designer…
    Alpha Circle
    This is a logo mockup design for a startup CrossFit gym called Alpha Circle. I created this in affinity designer. graphicdesigner illustrator branding logo designer…
    Stark Crypto
    This project was created for a startup Crypto trading company. graphicdesigner illustrator branding logo designer…
    Building blocks construction
    This project was for a construction company and created in affinity designer graphicdesigner branding designer logo…