I’m Sam Carbaugh, a versatile marketing designer described by colleagues as a 'one-person marketing agency.' I’m skilled at strategy, creative with copy, and great with graphic design; trained in sequential art (visual storytelling), I blend traditional graphic arts skills with contemporary digital techniques. I’m comfortable with deadlines and enjoy juggling multiple projects at once, keeping a friendly, collaborative approach. How can I help you tell your story? Let’s create work that speaks to end users, combines proven design craft with modern digital techniques, and delivers measurable results for your brand.

Sam Carbaugh

I’m Sam Carbaugh, a versatile marketing designer described by colleagues as a 'one-person marketing agency.' I’m skilled at strategy, creative with copy, and great with graphic design; trained in sequential art (visual storytelling), I blend traditional graphic arts skills with contemporary digital techniques. I’m comfortable with deadlines and enjoy juggling multiple projects at once, keeping a friendly, collaborative approach. How can I help you tell your story? Let’s create work that speaks to end users, combines proven design craft with modern digital techniques, and delivers measurable results for your brand.

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I’m Sam Carbaugh, a versatile marketing designer described by colleagues as a ‘one-person marketing agency.’ I’m skilled at strategy, creative with copy, and great with graphic design; trained in sequential art (visual storytelling), I blend traditional graphic arts skills with contemporary digital techniques. I’m comfortable with deadlines and enjoy juggling multiple projects at once, keeping a friendly, collaborative approach. How can I help you tell your story?

Let’s create work that speaks to end users, combines proven design craft with modern digital techniques, and delivers measurable results for your brand.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Marketing Manager / Creative Lead at FOAMit
June 1, 2025 - September 12, 2025
Managed a team of marketing and creative professionals; set content and engagement strategy for the marketing team; ran Google Ads campaigns with consistently high CTRs; wrote all copy for print pieces and digital newsletters; led a successful LinkedIn campaign, growing our audience by 45% year-over-year while maintaining high engagement; designed and executed custom trade show experiences; directed the team to focus on 'in the field' stories to let end users speak for the product’s efficacy; designed catalogs, data sheets, and other printed marketing materials.
Designer at Our Daily Bread Ministries / Discovery House
May 1, 2020 - September 12, 2025
Typ ed 6–7 books a year; illustrated and co-developed five children’s books; designed trade catalogs and direct mail pieces reaching 400,000 recipients; maintained backlist by updating cover and interior files; created original designs for social media, email, online stores, and other channels; oversaw digital asset management.
Digital Content Developer at Our Daily Bread Ministries
January 1, 2017 - September 12, 2025
Developed two tablet apps for sale on iTunes and Google Play using Aquafada’s Digital Publishing for Adobe InDesign; created ebooks for sale on Amazon, iTunes, and Nook marketplaces; managed the creative, UI/UX, and design processes for mobile apps; collaborated with content, design, and marketing teams; created original digital content for YouTube videos; oversaw the digital profiles and dashboards of apps on iTunes Connect and Google Play.
Visual Arts Developer at NUARI
April 1, 2011 - September 12, 2025
Illustrated online training courses for FEMA; developed a 60-page, full-color graphic overview of the Incident Command System for FEMA training programs; designed and illustrated marketing poster for US Special Forces; created visual assets; led creative team meetings; collaborated with teams to develop compelling online learning resources; designed and illustrated information comics for housing and public-interest topics.
Graphic Artist (Freelance) at Freelance / White River Junction & Grand Rapids
March 31, 2009 - Present
Created marketing materials for university humanities outreach; wrote and illustrated informational comics for Army Corps of Engineers; produced visuals for Luna Sandals; designed logos and brand assets; generated original digital content for social media and online channels; managed digital assets and client communications.

Education

MFA, Sequential Art at Center for Cartoon Studies
August 1, 2007 - June 1, 2009
BA, English at Grand Rapids University
August 1, 2001 - May 1, 2005

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Education, Software & Internet, Other