Dustin Gernon

Technical Illustrator at ASI Signage North Carolina

Developed detailed technical design packages aligned with in-house fabrication capabilities and available materials to ensure efficient production and minimize costly revisions. Designed customer-focused concept packages translating client goals into clear visual solutions, reducing approval timelines and aligning expectations early in the project lifecycle. Collaborated with technical and creative design teams to engineer comprehensive solutions for custom signage and complex mounting conditions, reducing installation challenges and ensuring structural integrity. Produced precise, scaled, production-ready drawings for ADA-compliant, wayfinding, and exterior signage systems to support code compliance, streamline fabrication, and ensure accurate field installation.

Graphic Designer at Signs Unlimited

Developed comprehensive sign plans tailored to client objectives and local permitting requirements, ensuring accurate submissions and minimizing approval delays. Produced detailed rebranding guidelines for large-scale upfitting projects, creating brand consistency across multiple locations and streamlining implementation for production teams. Generated high-impact digital renderings from architectural plans and scaled site imagery using Google Earth, enabling clients and municipalities to clearly visualize final installations prior to fabrication. Researched and interpreted permitting codes for job sites nationwide, ensuring regulatory compliance and reducing costly revisions and resubmittals.

Graphic Designer at The City Insight

Designed print and digital advertisements for local businesses partnering with The City Insight, creating visually compelling marketing materials that increased client visibility. Maintained and updated WordPress website, ensuring accurate service information, improved site functionality, and enhanced user experience to support customer engagement. Provided responsive client support and account services, promptly addressing design revisions and technical updates to maintain strong relationships and drive repeat business. Formatted and produced magazine layouts using Adobe InDesign, organizing content into cohesive, press-ready designs that met publication deadlines and upheld brand and editorial standards.

Graphic Designer at Transit & Level Clinic

Designed targeted ads and marketing materials for the sales department, aligning visuals and messaging with campaign goals to increase customer engagement and support revenue growth. Maintained and updated WordPress website products, images, and on-page content while optimizing SEO through improved keywords, metadata, and structure, increasing search visibility and driving higher site traffic. Enhanced email marketing campaigns by redesigning layouts and refining messaging, increasing click-through rates by more than 5%. Designed large-scale window displays and product information posters that elevated event presence and attracted customer attention, contributing to improved foot traffic and product awareness.

Graphic Designer/Engraver at Crown Trophy of Cary

Designed custom trophies, plaques, and glass/acrylic awards using CorelDRAW and EngraveLab based on customer-supplied artwork, ensuring accurate high-quality finished products. Produced precise award engravings using laser and rotary engraving techniques, maintaining consistency and quality across multiple pieces and production runs. Assembled, packaged, and shipped completed awards and plaques, ensuring finished products were presentation-ready and delivered safely to customers.

Graphic Designer/Social Media Ad Designer at Vintage Bee

Designed social media advertisements for Facebook and Twitter campaigns, creating visually engaging graphics that strengthened brand presence and supported digital marketing initiatives. Developed new logos and packaging concepts in Adobe Illustrator, producing cohesive brand visuals that improved product presentation and market appeal. Enhanced website design by incorporating custom graphic elements and photography, improving visual engagement and creating a more polished user experience.

Graphic Designer / Engraver at Crown Trophy of Cary

Designed custom trophies, plaques, and glass/acrylic awards; produced precise engravings using laser and rotary engraving techniques; assembled, packaged, and shipped completed awards to ensure presentation-ready delivery.

Graphic Designer / Social Media Ad Designer at Vintage Bee

Designed social media advertisements; developed new logos and packaging concepts; enhanced website design with custom graphic elements and photography, improving visual engagement and brand presentation.

Freelance Graphic Designer at DGGD

Freelance graphic design work for diverse clients, delivering production-ready artwork.

Volunteer Graphic Designer at Brooklyn Bridge to Cambodia

Volunteer design contributions supporting non-profit projects and campaigns.