I'm Duane John, a seasoned graphic designer with a big-picture vision for creating engaging visual experiences that elevate brands and drive customer engagement. I partner across teams as a trusted cross-functional marketing design expert, delivering a high-profile, cohesive look across campaigns and media channels while maintaining flawless brand harmony. I bring an exceptional creative eye and a strong portfolio that reflects purposeful insight and professional craftsmanship. Proficient with the Adobe Creative Suite and front-end HTML/CSS, I lead design for branding, digital templates, email campaigns, landing pages, web apps, and promotional collateral—translating objectives into visuals that perform and resonate with audiences.…

Duane John

I'm Duane John, a seasoned graphic designer with a big-picture vision for creating engaging visual experiences that elevate brands and drive customer engagement. I partner across teams as a trusted cross-functional marketing design expert, delivering a high-profile, cohesive look across campaigns and media channels while maintaining flawless brand harmony. I bring an exceptional creative eye and a strong portfolio that reflects purposeful insight and professional craftsmanship. Proficient with the Adobe Creative Suite and front-end HTML/CSS, I lead design for branding, digital templates, email campaigns, landing pages, web apps, and promotional collateral—translating objectives into visuals that perform and resonate with audiences.…

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I’m Duane John, a seasoned graphic designer with a big-picture vision for creating engaging visual experiences that elevate brands and drive customer engagement. I partner across teams as a trusted cross-functional marketing design expert, delivering a high-profile, cohesive look across campaigns and media channels while maintaining flawless brand harmony.

I bring an exceptional creative eye and a strong portfolio that reflects purposeful insight and professional craftsmanship. Proficient with the Adobe Creative Suite and front-end HTML/CSS, I lead design for branding, digital templates, email campaigns, landing pages, web apps, and promotional collateral—translating objectives into visuals that perform and resonate with audiences.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Sr. Graphic Designer and Digital Marketing at Labcorp
October 1, 2009 - Present
Lead the direction and design of engaging multi-media visual content and interactive experiences that reinforce the Labcorp brand across consumer channels. Served as digital design lead for Labcorp’s consumer email channel and template libraries, partnering with brand and marketing teams to translate objectives into original, on-target designs. Optimized brand colors, fonts, imagery, and layouts within strict guidelines to ensure strong brand recognition across media touchpoints. Designed and maintained branded email content, motion graphics, hero images, and interactive blocks; led design for on-brand promotional web applications, landing pages, and digital ad campaigns. Developed product logos and brand systems for key Labcorp products and apps; contributed to environmental branding for events and sales collateral. Achievements include revenue-related impacts from email campaigns and template updates (noted in company results) and ongoing brand consistency across channels.
Sr. Digital and UX/UI Designer at Motricity
March 1, 2006 - September 30, 2009
Led UX/UI and digital design for storefront portals and campaigns, including Web & WAP storefronts for AT&T, BET, NBC, Cartoon Network, Sony Ericsson, and Palm. Bridged technical limitations and client needs through clear, measurable design strategies, securing win-win outcomes and maintaining agency reputation. Created weekly email campaigns, promotional landing pages, and banner ads. Redefined mobile web UX and brand identities, contributing to a consolidated web brand offering and enhanced market share.
Graphic Designer & Art Director at BEST BUY
June 1, 2002 - February 28, 2006
Digital Designer for bestbuy.com; led weekly on-line promotional campaigns and front/back covers for national mid-week advertorial inserts and Run-on-Press ads. Directed art for large-format store experiences and in-store point-of-purchase graphics. Managed licensing artwork and approvals for major brands, and contributed to a robust in-store and corporate collateral program.

Education

Associate of Arts at Minneapolis college
August 12, 1987 - May 3, 1989
Commercial art and design degree
Graphic Design Studies at Minneapolis College of Art and Design
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1989
Associate of Art Degree at Minneapolis College
January 1, 1987 - January 1, 1988
Course work in Business Administration at St. Cloud State University
January 1, 1984 - January 1, 1986
Graphic Design Studies at Minneapolis College of Art and Design
January 1, 1989 - January 1, 1989
Associate of Art Degree at Minneapolis College
January 1, 1987 - January 1, 1988
Course work in Business Administration at St. Cloud State University
January 1, 1984 - January 1, 1986

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Industry Experience

Healthcare, Retail, Software & Internet, Telecommunications, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services
    paper Email marketing brand identity

    The challenge was to avoid the conventional email design of a centered logo and spacious header, which, while successful, is very common. I aimed for a unique approach to differentiate us from competitors. The design features a narrow left-aligned logo bar that saves vertical space yet is clearly defined. The connected frame edges guide the eye to the content, effectively linking sender and content. Additionally, the heavier use of the primary brand color in the body reinforces brand association and focus. This design has successfully distinguished us in the inbox, leading to increased subscriber engagement and loyalty.