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Hi, I’m Vaughn Johnson—a graphic and UX designer with 15+ years of experience shaping digital and print experiences that are visually engaging and easy to use. I blend creative storytelling with systems thinking from my background in cybersecurity and military engineering to deliver products that are reliable, accessible, and scalable.
I’m open to remote roles in UX, web design, branding, and design strategy. I collaborate with marketing, product, and engineering teams to turn complex ideas into clean, effective experiences. See my portfolio at Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup/vaughnJohnson and let’s discuss how I can help your team reach its goals.
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Work Experience
Graphic Designer at Adobe
January 1, 2010 - PresentManaged 5+ concurrent design projects for marketing campaigns, delivering on time. Created brand collateral including logos, brochures, infographics, and digital ads. Improved client satisfaction by 20% through strategic visual storytelling. Oversaw design budgets from $2K to $25K, ensuring cost-effective execution.
Freelance Graphic Designer at Behance
September 1, 2012 - PresentDeveloped branding and motion design assets for educational and corporate clients. Designed scalable graphics and assets using vector tools and Figma. Created instructional visuals and animations to improve engagement and retention.
UX Designer | Adobe XD / Figma at Figma
August 1, 2023 - PresentLed end-to-end UX design for responsive websites, increasing engagement and reducing bounce rate by 30%. Created wireframes, prototypes, and user journeys to enhance usability and accessibility. Conducted user research and A/B testing, improving satisfaction scores by 20%. Optimized SEO and mobile-first design strategies.
Graphic Web Designer at Wix
May 1, 2015 - PresentCompleted 15+ branding and web design projects on time and under budget. Designed over 200 web templates and 100+ vector graphics, boosting engagement by 25%. Led website builds using Figma, Adobe CC, and WordPress. Managed client collaborations and project timelines with Trello and Asana.
Cyber Security Engineer at Hire Freelancer
August 1, 2024 - PresentImplemented MFA and IDS solutions, improving threat detection by 20%. Mitigated vulnerabilities and led recovery planning during incidents. Streamlined operations and developed cloud-based security protocols.
Digital Content Creator at Content Creator Club®
May 1, 2023 - PresentProduced engaging digital content across social media, web, and video platforms tailored to brand voice and audience. Collaborated with marketing and design teams to develop branded assets and multimedia campaigns. Utilized Adobe Creative Suite and Canva for visuals and video editing. Analyzed engagement data to refine content strategies.
Web Designer at Squarespace
September 1, 2018 - PresentDesigned responsive, SEO-optimized websites for clients in retail, media, and education. Integrated analytics to improve UX and visual performance. Collaborated with marketing teams on layout, visuals, and storytelling.
Engineer Wiper at Military Sealift Command
March 1, 2021 - PresentQualified in the Marine Engine Department. Conducted maintenance and performance monitoring of vessel engine systems. Reduced unplanned downtime through proactive inspections and documentation. Supported logistics and operations in high-pressure environments.
Photographer at Shotz Portrait Studio
August 31, 2022 - July 19, 2025Directed and edited professional photo sessions for events and marketing. Managed studio equipment, lighting, and digital assets to optimize output.
Graphic Designer at Adobe
January 1, 2010 - November 1, 2025Managed 5+ concurrent design projects for marketing campaigns, consistently delivering on time. Created brand collateral including logos, brochures, infographics, and digital ads. Improved client satisfaction by 20% through strategic visual storytelling. Oversaw design budgets ranging from $2K to $25K, ensuring cost-effective execution.
Freelance Graphic Designer at Behance
September 1, 2012 - November 1, 2025Developed branding and motion design assets for educational and corporate clients. Designed scalable graphics and assets using vector tools and Figma. Created instructional visuals and animations to improve engagement and retention.
UX Designer at Figma / Adobe XD
August 1, 2023 - November 1, 2025Led end-to-end UX design for responsive websites, increasing engagement and reducing bounce rate by 30%. Created wireframes, prototypes, and user journeys to enhance usability and accessibility. Conducted user research and A/B testing, improving satisfaction scores by 20%. Optimized SEO and mobile-first design strategies for 5+ client projects.
Graphic Web Designer at Wix
May 1, 2015 - November 1, 2025Completed 15+ branding and web design projects on time and under budget. Designed 200+ web templates and 100+ vector graphics, boosting engagement by 25%. Led full website builds using Figma, Adobe CC, and WordPress. Collaborated with clients to develop branding, improve UX, and meet business goals.
Cyber Security Engineer at Hire Freelancer
August 1, 2024 - November 1, 2025Implemented MFA and IDS solutions, improving threat detection by 20%. Mitigated vulnerabilities and led recovery planning during incidents. Streamlined operations and developed cloud-based security protocols.
Digital Content Creator at Content Creator Club®
May 1, 2023 - November 1, 2025Produced engaging digital content across social media, web, and video platforms tailored to brand voice and audience. Collaborated with marketing and design teams to develop branded assets and multimedia campaigns. Utilized tools like Adobe Creative Suite and Canva to design visuals, edit video, and optimize content for various platforms. Analyzed engagement data to refine content strategies and boost audience reach and retention.
Web Designer at Squarespace
September 1, 2018 - November 1, 2025Designed responsive, SEO-optimized websites for clients in retail, media, and education. Integrated analytics to improve UX and visual performance. Collaborated with marketing teams on layout, visuals, and storytelling.
Wiper (Marine Engine Technician) at Military Sealift Command
March 1, 2021 - November 1, 2025Qualified Marine Engine Department Wiper. Conducted maintenance and performance monitoring of vessel engine systems. Reduced unplanned downtime through proactive inspections and documentation. Supported logistics and operations under high-pressure environments.
Photographer at Shotz Portrait Studio
August 1, 2022 - August 1, 2022Directed and edited professional photo sessions for events and marketing. Managed studio equipment, lighting, and digital assets for optimized output.
UX Designer at Figma
August 1, 2023 - November 1, 2025Led end-to-end UX design for responsive websites, increasing engagement and reducing bounce rate by 30%. Created wireframes, prototypes, and user journeys to enhance usability and accessibility. Conducted user research and A/B testing, improving satisfaction scores by 20%. Optimized SEO and mobile-first design strategies for 5+ client projects.
Cyber Security Engineer at Self-Employed / Freelancer
August 1, 2024 - November 1, 2025Implemented MFA and IDS solutions, improving threat detection by 20%. Mitigated vulnerabilities and led recovery planning during incidents. Streamlined operations and developed cloud-based security protocols.
Engineer Wiper at Military Sealift Command
March 1, 2021 - November 1, 2025Qualified Marine Engine Department Wiper reporting to engineer teams. Conducted maintenance and performance monitoring of vessel engine systems. Reduced unplanned downtime through proactive inspections and documentation. Supported logistics and operations under high-pressure environments.
Graphic Designer at Adobe
January 1, 2010 - November 14, 2025Managed 5+ concurrent design projects for marketing campaigns; created brand collateral including logos, brochures, infographics, and digital ads; improved client satisfaction by 20% through strategic visual storytelling; oversaw design budgets from $2K to $25K.
Freelance Graphic Designer at Behance
September 1, 2012 - November 14, 2025Developed branding and motion design assets for educational and corporate clients; designed scalable graphics and assets using vector tools and Figma; created instructional visuals and animations to improve engagement and retention.
UX Designer at Figma / Adobe XD
August 1, 2023 - November 14, 2025Led end-to-end UX design for responsive websites; created wireframes, prototypes, and user journeys; conducted user research and A/B testing; improved engagement and satisfaction; optimized mobile-first design and SEO for 5+ client projects.
Graphic Web Designer at Wix
May 1, 2015 - November 14, 2025Completed 15+ branding and web design projects; designed 200+ web templates and 100+ vector graphics; led full website builds using Figma, Adobe CC, and WordPress.
Cyber Security Engineer at Hire Freelancer
August 1, 2024 - November 14, 2025Implemented MFA and IDS solutions; improved threat detection by 20%; mitigated vulnerabilities; led recovery planning; streamlined operations and developed cloud-based security protocols.
Digital Content Creator at Content Creator Club®
May 1, 2023 - November 14, 2025Produced engaging digital content across social media, web, and video; collaborated with marketing and design teams; designed visuals and multimedia campaigns; analyzed engagement to refine content strategies.
Web Designer at Squarespace
September 1, 2018 - November 14, 2025Designed responsive, SEO-optimized websites; integrated analytics to improve UX and performance; collaborated with marketing on layout and storytelling.
Engineer Wiper at Military Sealift Command
March 1, 2021 - November 14, 2025Qualified Marine Engine Department Wiper; conducted maintenance and performance monitoring of vessel engine systems; reduced unplanned downtime; supported logistics under high-pressure environments.
Education
Bachelor's degree at The Art Institute
January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2016Associate's degree at Campbell High School
January 1, 2008 - December 31, 2010Associate's degree, Art/Art Studies, General at Campbell High School
January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2010Bachelor's degree, Illustration at The Art Institute
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2016Bachelor's degree in Illustration at The Art Institute
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2016Associate's degree, Art/Art Studies, General at Campbell High School
January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2010Bachelor's degree, Illustration at The Art Institute
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2016Associate's degree, Art/Art Studies, General at Campbell High School
January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2010Qualifications
Graphic Design Careers: First Steps
January 11, 2030 - July 19, 2025The Traveling Photographer: Hong Kong
January 11, 2030 - July 19, 2025Learning Wedding Photography
January 11, 2030 - July 19, 2025Canon 5D Mark IV: Tips, Tricks, and Techniques
January 11, 2030 - July 19, 2025Bridge CC for Photographers
January 11, 2030 - July 19, 2025Google UX Design Professional Certificate
October 3, 2025 - November 1, 2025Adobe Graphic Designer Certification
October 2, 2025 - November 1, 2025Adobe Marketing Specialist Certification
October 5, 2025 - November 1, 2025Google UX Design Professional Certificate
October 3, 2025 - November 1, 2025Social Media Content and Strategy Specialization
October 5, 2025 - November 1, 2025AI Powered Content Marketing and Strategy Specialization
October 5, 2025 - November 1, 2025Google UX Design Professional Certificate
October 3, 2025 - November 14, 2025Industry Experience
Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Retail, Transportation & Logistics, Software & Internet, Education
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