I am a studio visual designer with over 35 years of experience creating solid and expressive designs across various mediums. I specialize in visual concept design and asset creation for games, mobile apps, murals, training tools, digital signage, and corporate branding, aiming to bring your vision to life with creative solutions that stand out and add value. Throughout my career, I have served clients from diverse industries including gaming, marketing, and training & simulation. I take pride in fostering a positive and productive team culture, and I am passionate about delivering creative solutions that leave lasting impressions on clients and audiences alike.…

D.E. MacGibbon

I am a studio visual designer with over 35 years of experience creating solid and expressive designs across various mediums. I specialize in visual concept design and asset creation for games, mobile apps, murals, training tools, digital signage, and corporate branding, aiming to bring your vision to life with creative solutions that stand out and add value. Throughout my career, I have served clients from diverse industries including gaming, marketing, and training & simulation. I take pride in fostering a positive and productive team culture, and I am passionate about delivering creative solutions that leave lasting impressions on clients and audiences alike.…

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I am a studio visual designer with over 35 years of experience creating solid and expressive designs across various mediums. I specialize in visual concept design and asset creation for games, mobile apps, murals, training tools, digital signage, and corporate branding, aiming to bring your vision to life with creative solutions that stand out and add value.

Throughout my career, I have served clients from diverse industries including gaming, marketing, and training & simulation. I take pride in fostering a positive and productive team culture, and I am passionate about delivering creative solutions that leave lasting impressions on clients and audiences alike.

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Skills

Experience Level

Language

English
Fluent
German
Beginner

Work Experience

Substitute Teacher / Para Educator at Hot Springs, AR
October 1, 2023 - June 7, 2024
Substitute teacher for grades K-12 with SPED experience.
CEO - CCO at Traction Jedi Technologies, Benton, LA
June 1, 2019 - June 30, 2023
Led training and simulation solutions and visual design for commercial and DoD sectors including US Navy, US Air Force, and US Space Force. Managed and mentored staff of 5+. Established vision and missions, set priorities, product roadmaps, and scheduling. Designed presentations for clients, investors, and events. Delivered functional specs, visual designs, wireframes, UI/UX, screen flows, branding, marketing, merchandise design, video ads and presentations, and video editing. Collaborated with partners including Lumen, Oracle, and Louisiana Tech. Focused on fostering cohesive workplace culture for creative and productive environments.
Owner - Visual Director at Traction Jedi Design, Carlsbad, CA
October 1, 2013 - June 30, 2019
Visual design for commercial products marketing, merchandise, and software. Created video ads, storyboards, social media ads, and branding strategies. Developed catalogs, brochures, and fliers for various client markets including home improvement, sports equipment, food service, real estate, and computer tech services.
CEO - Chief Creative at Collective 101, Dana Point, CA
January 1, 2005 - October 31, 2013
Provided creative business solutions including visual design, branding, marketing strategies, merchandise design, event coordination, video ads and presentations, storyboards, UI/UX, web comics, catalogs, brochures, fliers, digital signage, sign designs, vector graphics, and movie prop designs. Created a co-op of local vendors to expand products and services during economic hardships. Served clients such as Sony, MGM Grand Casino, Activision, and more.
CEO - Chief Creative at Collective 101
October 31, 2013 - August 24, 2025
Led visual design and commercial product marketing including merchandise and software. Produced video ads, presentations, social media ads, branding, and marketing strategies. Created catalogs, brochures, and flyers for diverse clients across markets such as home improvement, sports equipment, food service, real estate, and technology.
Owner - Visual Director at Traction Jedi Design
June 30, 2019 - August 24, 2025
Provided training and simulation visual design for commercial and Department of Defense clients including US Navy, Air Force, and Space Force. Managed staff, set vision and priorities, created product roadmaps and schedules. Delivered UI/UX designs, branding, marketing, merchandise design, video ads, and presentations. Collaborated with partners like Lumen, Oracle, and Louisiana Tech.
CEO - CCO at Traction Jedi Technologies
June 30, 2023 - August 24, 2025
Led company operations with focus on creative and executive leadership. Managed projects and team priorities. Continued providing design and marketing strategy services in visual design and branding.
Substitute Teacher / Para Educator
October 1, 2023 - Present
Provided substitute teaching services for grades K-12, including experience in special education (SPED).

Education

Diploma at San Joaquin Delta
January 1, 1984 - December 31, 1984
at San Juaquin Delta, Stockton, CA
January 1, 1984 - December 31, 1984
at San Joaquin Delta Stockton, CA
January 1, 1984 - December 31, 1984

Qualifications

Registered Nurse
January 11, 2030 - August 24, 2025

Industry Experience

Gaming, Education, Media & Entertainment, Software & Internet, Government, Professional Services
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