Robert Schechter

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I’m Robert Schechter, an art director and designer based in Libertyville, Illinois, with extensive experience building visual identities and delivering integrated brand communications across print, digital, and…

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I’m Robert Schechter, an art director and designer based in Libertyville, Illinois, with extensive experience building visual identities and delivering integrated brand communications across print, digital, and environmental applications. I’m passionate about brand stewardship and love turning complex goals into clear, cohesive design solutions—whether it’s campaigns, presentations, signage systems, or event experiences.

Across nonprofit, healthcare, finance, and pharmaceutical work, I’ve led creative direction, managed vendors, and maintained strong brand standards while partnering with internal teams to improve engagement and team capacity. I also enjoy mentoring designers and refining creative processes so projects move efficiently from concept and proofing through production—always with thoughtful, high-quality execution.

  • 14 years' experience
  • Joined November 2026

Industry experience

  • Healthcare
  • Non-Profit Organization
  • Financial Services
  • Education
  • Media & Entertainment
  • Professional Services

Work experience· 4 roles

Freelance Senior Graphic Designer and Art Director · SchechterJul 2026 – Present · 5 mos

Provide high-quality graphic design services to multiple clients, supporting brand and marketing needs across print and digital deliverables.

Senior Graphic Designer · College of American PathologistsJan 2018 – Jul 2026 · 8 yrs 7 mos

Produced print and digital marketing campaigns in collaboration with internal business partners. Delivered creative direction and design strategy to drive member engagement, completing up to 4 campaigns and 100 project requests annually. Designed digital collateral for email, websites, social media, banner ads, and mobile apps, and designed print materials including direct mail, brochures, event collateral, and signage. Managed vendors, negotiated print costs, and maintained timelines and proofing/press-check workflows. Mentored and trained new designers/freelancers to increase project capacity by 30%. Rebranded the CAP Foundation and PathPAC, and supported annual meeting branding with a $55K budget and attendance between 1,500–2,000 members; established design standards and signage templates and met budget/attendance targets year over year.

Art Director · Discover Financial ServicesMar 2017 – Jan 2018 · 11 mos

Oversaw design and production of customer-focused financial marketing initiatives using print and digital channels. Produced intercompany presentation templates, literature, and promotions for employee engagements. Collaborated with Creative Director, Art Directors, and copywriters, plus in-house print services, contributing to increased customer program engagement by 5%. Partnered with HR to help increase employee program engagement by 20%.

Art Director · Aptus HealthNov 2011 – Dec 2016 · 5 yrs 2 mos

Education

Bachelor of Arts (Graphic Design, Emphasis in Business & Administration) · Drake University2030 – 2026
Excellence in Graphic Design and Paper Usage (award/recognition) · Drake University2030 – 2026
Bachelor of Arts (Graphic Design, emphasis in Business & Administration) · Drake University2030 – 2026

Certifications and awards· 6

Skyline Award (Annual Report Website Design) - College of American Pathologists2020 – 2021
Professional member - AIGA Chicago2030 – 2026
Professional member - Public Relations Society of America (PRSA) Chicago2030 – 2026
Professional member (AIGA Chicago)2030 – 2026

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