I’m Carolyn Josephs, Founder and Creative Director of CJ Design & Consulting. I help small and mid-sized businesses and nonprofit organizations get found, chosen, cited, and convert across search engines and AI-powered platforms. My work brings together Search Engine Optimization (SEO), Answer Engine Optimization (AEO), Generative Engine Optimization (GEO), AI visibility, website design and UX, graphic design, content strategy, email marketing, accessibility, and analytics. Through CJ Design & Consulting’s AI Visibility & Marketing Intelligence™ approach, I help organizations understand what is working, what is missing, and where to focus next. Rather than treating SEO, AI visibility, design, content, and conversion as separate activities, I help businesses make them work together as one connected system. Based in Mahopac, New York, I work with businesses and nonprofit organizations throughout Putnam County, Westchester County, the Hudson Valley, New York City, across New York State, and beyond. Get Found. Get Chosen. Get Cited. Get Results. _Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_

I’m Carolyn Josephs, Founder and Creative Director of CJ Design & Consulting. I help small and mid-sized businesses and nonprofit organizations get found, chosen, cited, and convert across search engines and AI-powered platforms. My work brings together Search Engine Optimization (SEO), Answer Engine Optimization (AEO), Generative Engine Optimization (GEO), AI visibility, website design and UX, graphic design, content strategy, email marketing, accessibility, and analytics. Through CJ Design & Consulting’s AI Visibility & Marketing Intelligence™ approach, I help organizations understand what is working, what is missing, and where to focus next. Rather than treating SEO, AI visibility, design, content, and conversion as separate activities, I help businesses make them work together as one connected system. Based in Mahopac, New York, I work with businesses and nonprofit organizations throughout Putnam County, Westchester County, the Hudson Valley, New York City, across New York State, and beyond. Get Found. Get Chosen. Get Cited. Get Results. _Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_

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I’m Carolyn Josephs, Founder and Creative Director of CJ Design & Consulting. I help small and mid-sized businesses and nonprofit organizations get found, chosen, cited, and convert across search engines and AI-powered platforms.

My work brings together Search Engine Optimization (SEO), Answer Engine Optimization (AEO), Generative Engine Optimization (GEO), AI visibility, website design and UX, graphic design, content strategy, email marketing, accessibility, and analytics.

Through CJ Design & Consulting’s AI Visibility & Marketing Intelligence™ approach, I help organizations understand what is working, what is missing, and where to focus next. Rather than treating SEO, AI visibility, design, content, and conversion as separate activities, I help businesses make them work together as one connected system.

Based in Mahopac, New York, I work with businesses and nonprofit organizations throughout Putnam County, Westchester County, the Hudson Valley, New York City, across New York State, and beyond.

Get Found. Get Chosen. Get Cited. Get Results.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Founder & Creative Director at CJ Design & Consulting
January 1, 2017 - Present
Founded and lead a creative studio specializing in brand strategy, visual identity design, print advertising, and marketing collateral for small businesses and regional clients. Design and produce print and digital campaigns—including newspaper ads, direct mail, brochures, sales sheets, postcards, and social media graphics—maintaining strong visual hierarchy, readability, and brand consistency. Collaborate with clients and account executives to develop concepts and finalize production-ready artwork. Develop visual assets using Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Figma, and other platforms; produce photo manipulations and digital illustrations; manage multiple projects remotely and meet tight deadlines; prepare files for print with proper color management and prepress specs.
Freelance Graphic Designer / Marketing Consultant at Self-Employed / Independent Contractor
January 1, 2009 - Present
Designed advertising and promotional materials for clients in home improvement, home furnishings, retail, automotive, and service industries. Created newspaper ads, direct mail campaigns, flyers, catalogs, and point-of-sale materials with strong emphasis on typography and copy-heavy layouts. Worked closely with account managers and business owners to refine messaging, incorporate edits, and deliver finished materials on schedule. Applied branding and visual identity expertise to ensure consistency across all print and digital assets. Assisted clients with website graphics and basic front-end design using HTML and CSS.
Freelance Graphic Designer / Marketing Consultant at Independent Contractor
January 1, 2009 - Present
Designed advertising and promotional materials for clients in home improvement, home furnishings, retail, automotive, and service industries. Created newspaper ads, direct mail campaigns, flyers, catalogs, and point-of-sale materials with strong emphasis on typography and copy-heavy layouts. Collaborated with account managers and business owners to refine messaging and edits; delivered finished materials on schedule. Applied branding and visual identity expertise to ensure consistency across print and digital assets. Assisted clients with website graphics and basic front-end design using HTML and CSS.

Education

AA at Nassau Community College
January 11, 2030 - April 10, 2026
BS at Buffalo State College
January 11, 2030 - April 10, 2026
AA at Nassau Community College
January 11, 2030 - April 10, 2026
BS at Buffalo State College
January 11, 2030 - April 10, 2026

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Industry Experience

Retail, Consumer Goods, Professional Services, Media & Entertainment, Other