Hi, I’m John Thomas Crawford, a Creative Director & Graphic Designer specializing in branding and campaign design for mission-driven organizations. With 10+ years of experience and fluency in modern design tools like Adobe Creative Cloud and Figma, I blend strategy-led visuals with measurable results—boosting engagement and growth for brands I care about. Collaborating across digital, print, and social, I translate complex briefs into cohesive identities and campaigns. I’m dedicated to clear client communication, cross-team collaboration, and delivering on-brand visuals that tell compelling stories and drive audience reach.

John Thomas Crawford

Hi, I’m John Thomas Crawford, a Creative Director & Graphic Designer specializing in branding and campaign design for mission-driven organizations. With 10+ years of experience and fluency in modern design tools like Adobe Creative Cloud and Figma, I blend strategy-led visuals with measurable results—boosting engagement and growth for brands I care about. Collaborating across digital, print, and social, I translate complex briefs into cohesive identities and campaigns. I’m dedicated to clear client communication, cross-team collaboration, and delivering on-brand visuals that tell compelling stories and drive audience reach.

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Hi, I’m John Thomas Crawford, a Creative Director & Graphic Designer specializing in branding and campaign design for mission-driven organizations. With 10+ years of experience and fluency in modern design tools like Adobe Creative Cloud and Figma, I blend strategy-led visuals with measurable results—boosting engagement and growth for brands I care about.

Collaborating across digital, print, and social, I translate complex briefs into cohesive identities and campaigns. I’m dedicated to clear client communication, cross-team collaboration, and delivering on-brand visuals that tell compelling stories and drive audience reach.

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Work Experience

Graphic Designer at Bongo Consulting
January 1, 2021 - Present
Created 50+ digital and print assets monthly, strengthening brand consistency across channels. Revamped client visuals, increasing social media engagement by 80% and web traffic by 75%. Partnered with cross-functional teams to deliver campaigns driving 60% higher engagement and 45% traffic growth.
Freelance Graphic Designer at John Crawford Design, LLC
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2024
Designed logos, brand identities, and marketing materials for 15+ small businesses and startups. Elevated client visibility with cohesive design for web, social, and print campaigns, doubling exposure for several clients. Managed projects end-to-end, including client communication, design iterations, and production.
Graphic Designer & Social Media Manager at Zefer Foundation
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2020
Implemented story-driven marketing strategies, growing social media followers by 300%. Launched interactive campaigns with local businesses, raising monthly revenue by $1,500. Created the new visual identity for Breaking Grounds Coffee & Cafe, engaging 8,000+ community patrons.

Education

Bachelor of Arts, Graphic Design at Temple University
January 11, 2030 - December 22, 2025
Bachelor of Arts, Marketing at James Madison University
January 11, 2030 - December 22, 2025
Adobe Creative Suite Specialist Certification at Adobe
January 1, 2024 - December 22, 2025

Qualifications

Adobe Creative Suite Specialist Certification
January 1, 2024 - December 22, 2025

Industry Experience

Professional Services, Media & Entertainment, Non-Profit Organization, Software & Internet, Education