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I’m Jean Philippe (JP) Laplagne, an Art Director and graphic designer seeking meaningful freelance or full-time creative roles (on-site or remote). I thrive on projects that bring fresh design challenges while supporting business and client success through high-quality, detail-driven work. I work comfortably with printers, vendors, and teams of all sizes, bringing strong creative strategy, production management, and Mac-based Creative Suite expertise. I’m dependable, well-organized, receptive to feedback, and focused on growth—always aiming for happy clients and a strong team experience.…I’m Jean Philippe (JP) Laplagne, an Art Director and graphic designer seeking meaningful freelance or full-time creative roles (on-site or remote). I thrive on projects that bring fresh design challenges while supporting business and client success through high-quality, detail-driven work. I work comfortably with printers, vendors, and teams of all sizes, bringing strong creative strategy, production management, and Mac-based Creative Suite expertise. I’m dependable, well-organized, receptive to feedback, and focused on growth—always aiming for happy clients and a strong team experience.

Jean Philippe Laplagne

Art Director, Graphic Designer, Creative Director, +1

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I’m Jean Philippe (JP) Laplagne, an Art Director and graphic designer seeking meaningful freelance or full-time creative roles (on-site or remote). I thrive on projects that bring fresh design challenges while supporting business and client success through high-quality, detail-driven work. I work comfortably with printers, vendors, and teams of all sizes, bringing strong creative strategy, production management, and Mac-based Creative Suite expertise. I’m dependable, well-organized, receptive to feedback, and focused on growth—always aiming for happy clients and a strong team experience.…I’m Jean Philippe (JP) Laplagne, an Art Director and graphic designer seeking meaningful freelance or full-time creative roles (on-site or remote). I thrive on projects that bring fresh design challenges while supporting business and client success through high-quality, detail-driven work. I work comfortably with printers, vendors, and teams of all sizes, bringing strong creative strategy, production management, and Mac-based Creative Suite expertise. I’m dependable, well-organized, receptive to feedback, and focused on growth—always aiming for happy clients and a strong team experience.

Available to hire

I’m Jean Philippe (JP) Laplagne, an Art Director and graphic designer seeking meaningful freelance or full-time creative roles (on-site or remote). I thrive on projects that bring fresh design challenges while supporting business and client success through high-quality, detail-driven work.

I work comfortably with printers, vendors, and teams of all sizes, bringing strong creative strategy, production management, and Mac-based Creative Suite expertise. I’m dependable, well-organized, receptive to feedback, and focused on growth—always aiming for happy clients and a strong team experience.

Skills

Experience Level

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Editorial Illustration

Expert

Presentation Design

Expert

Web Design

Intermediate

Language

English

Fluent

French

Beginner

Work Experience

Senior Art Director / Contract Freelance Art Director at GBM (Graphics Business Media), San Diego, CA

January 1, 2009 - December 31, 2012

Senior Art Director role supporting award-oriented design work for publications and marketing/graphics needs. Managed creative strategy and production execution, collaborating with teams and vendors to deliver high-standard print and digital assets.

Contract Freelance Art Director at RTC Relationship Marketing, Washington, DC

January 1, 1997 - December 31, 2001

Provided contract art direction for relationship marketing initiatives, combining creative concepting with production management for print and related communications while coordinating with partners to ensure timely, high-quality outputs.

Senior Art Director at Dodger Design Studio

January 1, 1997 - Present

Contract freelance Senior Art Director (1997–present). Leads creative strategy and concept development across diverse graphic design and art direction projects, managing budgets and production while ensuring high-quality final deliverables in print and digital channels. Collaborates with printers and vendors to meet production standards and supports clients and teams with a detail-oriented approach.

Senior Art Director at Anas Marketing and Management, Washington, DC

January 1, 1994 - January 1, 1997

Senior Art Director supporting advertising and design projects across marketing and communications. Managed creative direction and production details, working with internal and external stakeholders to deliver effective campaign and design work.

Junior Art Director at Angotti, Thomas, Hedge, Inc., New York, NY

January 1, 1990 - January 1, 1994

Junior Art Director contributing to advertising and design work within an agency environment, supporting creative teams in developing concepts and production-ready design assets for multiple client deliverables.

Education

at Portland State University: Portland, OR

January 11, 2030 - July 10, 2026

at Parsons School of Visual Arts: New York, NY

January 11, 2030 - July 10, 2026

at School of Design: New York, NY

January 11, 2030 - July 10, 2026

at Corcoran College of Art and Design: Washington, DC

January 11, 2030 - July 10, 2026

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Education, Government, Media & Entertainment, Non-Profit Organization, Professional Services, Real Estate & Construction, Travel & Hospitality, Financial Services, Healthcare