Graphic Designer with 25 years of experience delivering high-impact visual solutions across print and digital platforms. Experienced in managing end-to-end design and production, supporting district and brand-wide communications, and ensuring timely delivery with high-quality standards. Skilled in marketing materials, branded communications, and technical illustrations, with a strong track record of collaborating cross-functionally and streamlining production workflows to improve turnaround times and consistency across teams and campuses.…

John Garrou

Graphic Designer with 25 years of experience delivering high-impact visual solutions across print and digital platforms. Experienced in managing end-to-end design and production, supporting district and brand-wide communications, and ensuring timely delivery with high-quality standards. Skilled in marketing materials, branded communications, and technical illustrations, with a strong track record of collaborating cross-functionally and streamlining production workflows to improve turnaround times and consistency across teams and campuses.…

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Graphic Designer with 25 years of experience delivering high-impact visual solutions across print and digital platforms. Experienced in managing end-to-end design and production, supporting district and brand-wide communications, and ensuring timely delivery with high-quality standards.

Skilled in marketing materials, branded communications, and technical illustrations, with a strong track record of collaborating cross-functionally and streamlining production workflows to improve turnaround times and consistency across teams and campuses.

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Publication Specialist at Lamar CISD
January 1, 2016 - Present
Lead design and production of district-wide print and digital materials across multiple campuses. Develop large-format graphics, multi-page publications, and branded communication assets. Manage projects from concept through final production, ensuring quality, consistency, and timely delivery. Collaborate with administrators and departments to create effective visual communication strategies.
Marketing Specialist at Sanita Footwear
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2016
Designed marketing materials including advertisements, product packaging, and promotional assets. Supported brand development through consistent visual messaging across print and digital channels. Contributed to email campaigns and social media marketing efforts.
Owner / Artist at Garrou Co - The Graphics Company
January 1, 2012 - Present
Provide full-service graphic design solutions including branding, packaging, marketing collateral, and digital media. Manage client relationships, project timelines, and creative direction from concept to completion. Design and execute campaigns for a variety of industries to improve brand visibility and engagement. Oversee print production and vendor coordination to ensure high-quality deliverables.
Senior Artist at Laser Shot Inc
January 1, 2005 - January 1, 2015
Conceived and designed promotional materials and sales collateral for a variety of needs. Built relationships with print vendors and served as art director over projects from conception to completion, covering print design, product packaging, advertisements, sales collateral, logos, trade show materials, catalogs, and training materials. Provided 3D product visualization and architectural visualization, including converting flat blueprints into photorealistic renderings for marketing and sales.
Senior Artist at Laser Shot Inc.
January 1, 2005 - January 1, 2015
Created high-quality visual assets for training, simulation, and marketing applications. Led design initiatives and collaborated with cross-functional teams on complex projects. Produced 3D visualizations and technical graphics to support product development and client needs.
Graphic Artist at FedEx Kinkos
January 1, 2003 - January 1, 2005
Designed and produced a wide range of print materials including business collateral and marketing pieces. Worked directly with clients to understand needs and deliver effective visual solutions.
Technical Illustrator at Jump 2 Group
January 1, 2001 - January 1, 2002
Created detailed technical illustrations for products to enhance user understanding and engagement. Collaborated with engineering and design teams to ensure accuracy and maintained an organized library of illustrations for future reference. Produced large volumes of illustrations for product manuals and streamlined the illustration process to reduce production time.
Technical Illustration at Jump 2 Group
January 1, 2001 - January 1, 2002
Technical Illustrator at Aniden Interactive
January 1, 2000 - Present
Created detailed technical illustrations for diverse projects, simplifying complex technical concepts for end-users. Collaborated with cross-functional teams to meet requirements and timelines, executed revisions based on team feedback, and maintained documentation for illustration standards and best practices.
Packaging Design at Aniden Interactive
January 1, 2000 - December 31, 2000
Technical Illustrator at Compaq Computers
January 1, 1999 - January 1, 2000
Created technical illustrations to support product documentation and marketing materials. Collaborated with engineering and design teams to ensure accuracy and clarity, using industry-standard software to produce visuals for complex technical concepts, and improved user understanding through clearer technical communication.
Photo Retouching / Product Visualization / Packaging Design at Compaq Computers
January 1, 1999 - January 1, 2000

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Education, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Retail

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