Hi, I’m John McCarthy—a seasoned art director and graphic designer with a successful history in publishing and marketing. I craft print and digital solutions that elevate brands, communicate clearly, and engage audiences across channels. I’m an adaptable communications professional, skilled in content creation, delivery, and promotion. I collaborate with teams to produce compelling editorial, marketing, and branding materials.…

John McCarthy

Hi, I’m John McCarthy—a seasoned art director and graphic designer with a successful history in publishing and marketing. I craft print and digital solutions that elevate brands, communicate clearly, and engage audiences across channels. I’m an adaptable communications professional, skilled in content creation, delivery, and promotion. I collaborate with teams to produce compelling editorial, marketing, and branding materials.…

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Hi, I’m John McCarthy—a seasoned art director and graphic designer with a successful history in publishing and marketing. I craft print and digital solutions that elevate brands, communicate clearly, and engage audiences across channels.

I’m an adaptable communications professional, skilled in content creation, delivery, and promotion. I collaborate with teams to produce compelling editorial, marketing, and branding materials.

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Work Experience

Graphic Design / Marketing / Consulting at Freelancer
October 1, 2019 - Present
Elevated corporate communication with impactful catalogs, media kits, book covers & interiors; created high-converting slide decks, signage, POS displays, brochures, illustrations and ads; advised clients on branding, printing and marketing strategies; delivered packaging and collateral design for a B2B/B2C manufacturer to boost sales.
Senior Graphic Designer at SAE Media Group
March 31, 2024 - October 21, 2025
Transformed magazine covers and interiors, e-newsletters, and white papers into compelling content; created dynamic ads, web banners, marketing collateral, and information products driving engagement.
Art Director & Marketing Specialist at Grant’s Financial Publishing, Inc.
October 31, 2019 - October 21, 2025
Led design and production of editorial and advertising materials in print and digital formats; strengthened brand identity through marketing, social media, and the company website; managed communications and maintained media/advertiser relationships; increased subscriptions by $72,000 via repurposing existing content.
Director of Communications at Museum of Comic and Cartoon Art (MoCCA)
September 30, 2009 - October 21, 2025
Developed internal and external communications, press releases, and media relations; influenced policy as part of the leadership committee; designer/editor of the monthly newsletter.
Art Director and Production Manager at Synergistic Marketing, Inc.
December 31, 1996 - October 21, 2025
Managed production budget and schedule to meet magazine deadlines; ensured print quality; created high-impact ads, POP displays, posters, and trade advertising; oversaw photography shoots; orchestrated a $5 million national retail in-store coupon event increasing engagement and sales.

Education

Associates Degree at Center for the Media Arts
June 1, 1984
Graphic Art & Design

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services
    uniE621 Promotional poster for the Stan Lee Exhibit
    I designed the promotional poster for the Stan Lee Retrospective Exhibit at the Museum of Comic and Cartoon Arts in NYC. graphicdesigner branding…