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I’m John Hughes, a senior graphic designer in Wickliffe, Ohio with 29 years of experience turning brand and marketing goals into strong visual systems. I build branding, packaging, print, and digital assets—often combining Adobe Creative Suite with 3D rendering and motion graphics to make concepts feel complete and compelling. Across manufacturing, education, packaging, and communications teams, I’ve worked closely with engineering, marketing, vendors, and printers to deliver production-ready design while keeping brand consistency across platforms. I enjoy collaborating across disciplines and have helped streamline workflows through remote-friendly tools, making it easier to support product launches, training programs, and client-facing materials that drive engagement.…I’m John Hughes, a senior graphic designer in Wickliffe, Ohio with 29 years of experience turning brand and marketing goals into strong visual systems. I build branding, packaging, print, and digital assets—often combining Adobe Creative Suite with 3D rendering and motion graphics to make concepts feel complete and compelling. Across manufacturing, education, packaging, and communications teams, I’ve worked closely with engineering, marketing, vendors, and printers to deliver production-ready design while keeping brand consistency across platforms. I enjoy collaborating across disciplines and have helped streamline workflows through remote-friendly tools, making it easier to support product launches, training programs, and client-facing materials that drive engagement.

John Hughes

Graphic Designer, 3D Designer, Packaging Designer, +1

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I’m John Hughes, a senior graphic designer in Wickliffe, Ohio with 29 years of experience turning brand and marketing goals into strong visual systems. I build branding, packaging, print, and digital assets—often combining Adobe Creative Suite with 3D rendering and motion graphics to make concepts feel complete and compelling. Across manufacturing, education, packaging, and communications teams, I’ve worked closely with engineering, marketing, vendors, and printers to deliver production-ready design while keeping brand consistency across platforms. I enjoy collaborating across disciplines and have helped streamline workflows through remote-friendly tools, making it easier to support product launches, training programs, and client-facing materials that drive engagement.…I’m John Hughes, a senior graphic designer in Wickliffe, Ohio with 29 years of experience turning brand and marketing goals into strong visual systems. I build branding, packaging, print, and digital assets—often combining Adobe Creative Suite with 3D rendering and motion graphics to make concepts feel complete and compelling. Across manufacturing, education, packaging, and communications teams, I’ve worked closely with engineering, marketing, vendors, and printers to deliver production-ready design while keeping brand consistency across platforms. I enjoy collaborating across disciplines and have helped streamline workflows through remote-friendly tools, making it easier to support product launches, training programs, and client-facing materials that drive engagement.

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I’m John Hughes, a senior graphic designer in Wickliffe, Ohio with 29 years of experience turning brand and marketing goals into strong visual systems. I build branding, packaging, print, and digital assets—often combining Adobe Creative Suite with 3D rendering and motion graphics to make concepts feel complete and compelling.

Across manufacturing, education, packaging, and communications teams, I’ve worked closely with engineering, marketing, vendors, and printers to deliver production-ready design while keeping brand consistency across platforms. I enjoy collaborating across disciplines and have helped streamline workflows through remote-friendly tools, making it easier to support product launches, training programs, and client-facing materials that drive engagement.

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Creative Asset Developer at Lincoln Electric

November 1, 2017 - Present

Designed marketing campaigns, product visuals, and school curriculum layouts, maintaining brand consistency across global platforms. Partnered with marketing, engineering, and product teams to deliver design assets for product launches and training programs. Improved internal design workflows by introducing collaborative tools (Teams/Zoom) during the 2020 shift to remote work, increasing design output efficiency while preserving quality and strengthening customer engagement and training adoption.

Graphic Designer / Structural Designer at Tavens Packaging & Design Solutions

December 1, 2014 - September 30, 2017

Created custom packaging solutions and 3D renderings that balanced aesthetic appeal with cost-efficient structure. Produced pre-press files and collaborated with CAD operators to support accurate production. Delivered brand identity designs (logos, displays, and marketing collateral) that improved client recognition and helped secure repeat contracts for innovative, functional packaging solutions.

Graphic Designer at POV Communications

October 1, 2012 - December 31, 2014

Developed identity pieces, print collateral, and digital assets across multiple industries. Streamlined pre-press preparation to reduce errors and reprints, and supported in-house production by operating Bizhub/Canon print systems.

Graphic Designer / Print Production at Southeastern Press Inc.

June 1, 2012 - December 31, 2014

Designed logos, brochures, catalogs, and other marketing assets. Coordinated with press operators to ensure accurate color and print alignment for reliable, on-spec output.

Graphic Artist / Catalog Design Manager at Amerimark Direct

July 1, 2002 - July 31, 2004

Led catalog production for the 'Complements' line from concept mock-ups to final layouts. Directed photo shoots and coordinated vendor print production to deliver catalogs on schedule, improving product presentation and boosting seasonal sales.

Freelance Designer

January 1, 2000 - Present

Provided custom branding, motion graphics, and illustration work for businesses and publications. Projects span logos, catalogs, packaging, print ads, and 3D animation.

Graphic Artist / Animator at SOS Productions Inc.

August 1, 1998 - March 1, 2002

Produced motion graphics and 3D animations for video and television. Designed DVD/CD packaging and interactive menus, and drafted storyboards and concept art to win proposals and secure new clients.