Senior Graphic Designer and Creative Specialist with 25 years of experience delivering high-impact visual solutions across print, digital, and 3D media. Leads projects from concept to completion, manages vendor relationships, and strengthens brand presence through strategic design. Experienced across corporate, education, and freelance environments, with a strong focus on branding, storytelling, and production excellence—ensuring quality, consistency, and on-time delivery across multi-campaign deliverables.

John L Garrou

Senior Graphic Designer and Creative Specialist with 25 years of experience delivering high-impact visual solutions across print, digital, and 3D media. Leads projects from concept to completion, manages vendor relationships, and strengthens brand presence through strategic design. Experienced across corporate, education, and freelance environments, with a strong focus on branding, storytelling, and production excellence—ensuring quality, consistency, and on-time delivery across multi-campaign deliverables.

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Senior Graphic Designer and Creative Specialist with 25 years of experience delivering high-impact visual solutions across print, digital, and 3D media. Leads projects from concept to completion, manages vendor relationships, and strengthens brand presence through strategic design.

Experienced across corporate, education, and freelance environments, with a strong focus on branding, storytelling, and production excellence—ensuring quality, consistency, and on-time delivery across multi-campaign deliverables.

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Work Experience

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
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 Illustration at Jump 2 Group
January 1, 2001 - January 1, 2002
Packaging Design at Aniden Interactive
January 1, 2000 - December 31, 2000
Photo Retouching / Product Visualization / Packaging Design at Compaq Computers
January 1, 1999 - January 1, 2000

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Education, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services