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I am a multi-disciplinary designer and educator with experience in graphic design, illustration, and teaching. I’ve designed newspaper layouts, created marketing materials, and partnered with teachers and students to foster creative growth. I’m friendly, collaborative, and dedicated to delivering engaging visuals and hands-on learning experiences. I enjoy training new staff, mentoring students, and contributing to a positive educational and guest-service environment.…I am a multi-disciplinary designer and educator with experience in graphic design, illustration, and teaching. I’ve designed newspaper layouts, created marketing materials, and partnered with teachers and students to foster creative growth. I’m friendly, collaborative, and dedicated to delivering engaging visuals and hands-on learning experiences. I enjoy training new staff, mentoring students, and contributing to a positive educational and guest-service environment.

Johnny Lain

Graphic Designer, Illustrator, Designer, +3

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I am a multi-disciplinary designer and educator with experience in graphic design, illustration, and teaching. I’ve designed newspaper layouts, created marketing materials, and partnered with teachers and students to foster creative growth. I’m friendly, collaborative, and dedicated to delivering engaging visuals and hands-on learning experiences. I enjoy training new staff, mentoring students, and contributing to a positive educational and guest-service environment.…I am a multi-disciplinary designer and educator with experience in graphic design, illustration, and teaching. I’ve designed newspaper layouts, created marketing materials, and partnered with teachers and students to foster creative growth. I’m friendly, collaborative, and dedicated to delivering engaging visuals and hands-on learning experiences. I enjoy training new staff, mentoring students, and contributing to a positive educational and guest-service environment.

Available to hire

I am a multi-disciplinary designer and educator with experience in graphic design, illustration, and teaching. I’ve designed newspaper layouts, created marketing materials, and partnered with teachers and students to foster creative growth.

I’m friendly, collaborative, and dedicated to delivering engaging visuals and hands-on learning experiences. I enjoy training new staff, mentoring students, and contributing to a positive educational and guest-service environment.

Skills

Experience Level

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Intermediate

Intermediate

Intermediate

Intermediate

Language

Spanish; Castilian

Fluent

English

Fluent

Work Experience

High School Art Teacher at Houston Gateway Academy, Inc.

January 1, 2022 - Present

Designing and implementing engaging lesson plans for Art I, Art II, and graphic design courses; fostering a positive learning environment; supporting colleagues in classroom management and organizational efficiency.

Para professional Aide at Houston Gateway Academy, Inc.

January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2017

Paraprofessional aide supporting instructional activities and student needs.

Newspaper Designer at Primera Hora

January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2013

Editor Nacional; in charge of creating a new newspaper layout that will be visually appealing, ensuring an eye-catching and pleasant experience for readers; worked under strict schedules and deadlines; conducted daily meetings with design staff to align goals, stories, and deadlines; made effective use of photographs and images to supplement written stories and advertisements.

Newspaper Designer at Editora Nacional, Primera Hora

January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2013

In charge of creating a newspaper layout that is visually appealing and reader-friendly; worked under strict press schedules; led daily meetings with design staff to discuss goals, stories, and deadlines; selected photographs and imagery to supplement stories and advertisements, enhancing overall layout and readability.

Para-professional Aide at Houston Gateway Academy, Inc.

January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2017

Assisted teachers with classroom management and organizational needs; supported students’ physical, personal, academic, and emotional needs; contributed to creating a positive and nurturing learning environment.

Art Teacher, High School at Houston Gateway Academy, Inc.

January 1, 2022 - Present

Designed and implemented engaging lesson plans for Art I, Art II, and Graphic Design courses; utilized Procreate and other tools to foster an inclusive, supportive classroom; promoted student artistic talents and collaborated with colleagues on program development.

Graphic Designer at JohnnyLaín Design Institute

January 1, 2006 - January 1, 2008

Assisted in graphic design and illustration projects; contributed to visual outputs and design workflows; utilized digital illustration tools to support teaching and client-facing design work.