I am a Graphic Designer and Illustrator who channels my passion for transforming ideas into compelling art and design. I specialize in crafting visually stunning concepts and illustrations for commercial use, including branding, corporate identity, merchandising, social media marketing, magazines, brochures, and advertisements for a global client base. I collaborate closely with clients, editors, product specialists, communications staff, and marketers to understand instructions and deliver captivating visuals that effectively communicate messages. I thrive in the dynamic digital design landscape, guiding projects from conceptualization through production and marketing, and I apply a versatile approach across digital and print imagery to maximize impact.

Richard G. Reilly

I am a Graphic Designer and Illustrator who channels my passion for transforming ideas into compelling art and design. I specialize in crafting visually stunning concepts and illustrations for commercial use, including branding, corporate identity, merchandising, social media marketing, magazines, brochures, and advertisements for a global client base. I collaborate closely with clients, editors, product specialists, communications staff, and marketers to understand instructions and deliver captivating visuals that effectively communicate messages. I thrive in the dynamic digital design landscape, guiding projects from conceptualization through production and marketing, and I apply a versatile approach across digital and print imagery to maximize impact.

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I am a Graphic Designer and Illustrator who channels my passion for transforming ideas into compelling art and design. I specialize in crafting visually stunning concepts and illustrations for commercial use, including branding, corporate identity, merchandising, social media marketing, magazines, brochures, and advertisements for a global client base.

I collaborate closely with clients, editors, product specialists, communications staff, and marketers to understand instructions and deliver captivating visuals that effectively communicate messages. I thrive in the dynamic digital design landscape, guiding projects from conceptualization through production and marketing, and I apply a versatile approach across digital and print imagery to maximize impact.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Creative Director - Freelance Graphic Designer / Illustrator at Fluid
February 1, 2022 - Present
Adaptable and forward-looking creative professional skilled in crafting visually striking concepts for commercial applications and product aesthetics. Specializes in development of captivating illustrations spanning branding, corporate identity, merchandising, social media, magazines, brochures, and advertisements for global industries. Collaborates with clients, editors, product specialists, communications teams, and marketers to understand requirements and specifications, delivering visuals that effectively communicate messages. Guides projects from concept through production and marketing, refining branding across mediums and creating promotional items and apparel. Executes strategic social media campaigns and maintains a strong client focus.
Graphic Designer at Bakers Sporting Goods
September 1, 2018 - January 1, 2022
Overseeing daily design needs; supporting 12 sales reps by transforming client concepts into illustrations and apparel designs. Provides full art department services from concept through approval, prepress, and production.
Freelance Graphic Designer / Illustrator at Fluid
April 1, 2010 - Present
Taking client concepts to life in design and marketing. Specializes in branding and identity across multiple mediums, social media marketing, layout and film output for the imprinted apparel and promotional marketing industries. Serves as an apparel decorating industry consultant and provides on-the-job training covering production from screen prep to finished apparel.
Owner/Operator at Fluid Designs, Inc.
January 1, 1998 - January 1, 2010
Specializing in Textile Screen Printing, Embroidery, and Graphic Design, overseeing all business operations. Managed production, drove sales, led a team, cultivated client relationships, and facilitated B2B interactions while delivering graphic design for internal and client projects.
Production Manager at First Coast T-shirt Co.
January 1, 1996 - January 1, 1998
Production management for apparel decorating operations, coordinating processes and staff to meet production goals.

Education

Certificate at FSCJ, Jacksonville, Florida
January 11, 2030 - February 26, 2026
Graphic Art Studio at University of Alabama at Birmingham
January 1, 1992 - January 1, 1996

Qualifications

CorelDRAW Master
May 1, 2012 - February 26, 2026
Corel Advisory Council
January 1, 2007 - February 26, 2026
Corel Beta Tester
January 1, 2005 - February 26, 2026
CorelDRAW User Conference Expert/Speaker
January 1, 2008 - February 26, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Manufacturing, Retail, Professional Services, Other