Hi, I’m Joni S. Dunbar, a creative Art Director and Graphic Designer with over 20 years of experience in graphic design, branding, and illustration. I lead cross-functional teams and translate strategic concepts into high-impact marketing collateral—from ideation to production. I specialize in building brand voice across print and digital media, mentoring designers, and delivering on business objectives. Proficient with Adobe Creative Suite and production workflows, I enjoy solving visual problems and driving brand consistency across channels.…

Joni S. Dunbar

Hi, I’m Joni S. Dunbar, a creative Art Director and Graphic Designer with over 20 years of experience in graphic design, branding, and illustration. I lead cross-functional teams and translate strategic concepts into high-impact marketing collateral—from ideation to production. I specialize in building brand voice across print and digital media, mentoring designers, and delivering on business objectives. Proficient with Adobe Creative Suite and production workflows, I enjoy solving visual problems and driving brand consistency across channels.…

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Hi, I’m Joni S. Dunbar, a creative Art Director and Graphic Designer with over 20 years of experience in graphic design, branding, and illustration. I lead cross-functional teams and translate strategic concepts into high-impact marketing collateral—from ideation to production.

I specialize in building brand voice across print and digital media, mentoring designers, and delivering on business objectives. Proficient with Adobe Creative Suite and production workflows, I enjoy solving visual problems and driving brand consistency across channels.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Art Director/Manager/Graphic Designer at Mississippi Public Broadcasting
July 1, 2019 - Present
Lead creative project teams to design advertising campaigns and promotional collateral, overseeing projects from concept through final delivery. Architect and maintain organized creative asset libraries for smooth transition between departments and channels. Drive brand consistency across digital and print media, collaborating with internal stakeholders to align creative output with organizational goals. Mentor a team of designers, refine workflow processes, and ensure delivery of high-quality design under deadline.
Graphic Designer/Illustrator at Freelance Graphic Designer/Illustrator
January 1, 1998 - Present
Partner with businesses to design identity systems and promotional materials tailored to client strategy and audience. Provide end-to-end design services: client consultation, conceptualization, illustration, and production coordination for print and digital.
Graphic Designer/Illustrator at Primos Hunting / Vista Outdoors
May 1, 2015 - March 1, 2018
Developed print and digital ad campaigns, logos, trade-show exhibit graphics, and packaging in adherence to brand standards. Provided cost estimates, negotiated with production vendors, and managed timelines to ensure brand integrity and production efficacy. Designed collateral and packaging for other Vista Outdoor companies such as Final Approach, Bushnell, Gold Tip Arrows, and Beestinger Stabilizers.
Senior Graphic Designer at Maris, West and Baker Advertising
October 1, 2008 - July 1, 2012
Created comprehensive branding packages, direct-mail, print and digital ads, product packaging; supported television and radio campaigns. Directed, trained, and supervised junior designers to produce design work that met clients’ business objectives.
Art Director/Designer/Illustrator at RARE Design
July 1, 2001 - September 1, 2006
Managed all phases of design/advertising for local and national clients: strategy, customer relations, production, and photography direction. Produced award-winning advertising and collateral; directed photoshoots and combined digital and print production successfully.
Designer/Illustrator at University of Southern Mississippi
January 1, 1999 - June 1, 2001
Worked within budget constraints to develop identities and collateral for university departments; managed print production workflows in the Publications & Printing Center. Collaborated with pressmen and multi-department teams to ensure print output quality and consistency.
Graphic Designer/Illustrator at Freelance
January 1, 1998 - Present
Partner with businesses to design identity systems and promotional materials tailored to client strategy and audience. Provide end-to-end design services: client consultation, conceptualization, illustration, and production coordination for print and digital.

Education

BFA, Graphic Design and Illustration at University of South Alabama
January 11, 2030 - February 25, 2026

Qualifications

Graphic Designer of the Year, Ad Federation
January 1, 2005 - February 25, 2026
Graphic Designer of the Year, Ad Federation (2005)
January 1, 2005 - March 3, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Education, Government, Other, Retail, Manufacturing, Software & Internet
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