I am Joseph G. Sutliff, a versatile illustrator and designer specializing in editorial, educational, and concept art. I excel at turning written descriptions into engaging visuals and animations, using Adobe Creative Suite on Mac and Windows. My collaboration with clients and art directors spans state and national publications and educational platforms, with a focus on clarity, storytelling, and accessible design. I have led teams, run a design and web development practice, and taught at the Maryland Institute College of Art. My experience includes visual communications management, project management, illustration for science and education, and production for print, web, and video. I am passionate about creating cartoons, characters, and animations for children and education, and I plan to continue in this field for years to come.

Joseph G. Sutliff

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I am Joseph G. Sutliff, a versatile illustrator and designer specializing in editorial, educational, and concept art. I excel at turning written descriptions into engaging visuals and animations, using Adobe Creative Suite on Mac and Windows. My collaboration with clients and art directors spans state and national publications and educational platforms, with a focus on clarity, storytelling, and accessible design. I have led teams, run a design and web development practice, and taught at the Maryland Institute College of Art. My experience includes visual communications management, project management, illustration for science and education, and production for print, web, and video. I am passionate about creating cartoons, characters, and animations for children and education, and I plan to continue in this field for years to come.

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I am Joseph G. Sutliff, a versatile illustrator and designer specializing in editorial, educational, and concept art. I excel at turning written descriptions into engaging visuals and animations, using Adobe Creative Suite on Mac and Windows. My collaboration with clients and art directors spans state and national publications and educational platforms, with a focus on clarity, storytelling, and accessible design.

I have led teams, run a design and web development practice, and taught at the Maryland Institute College of Art. My experience includes visual communications management, project management, illustration for science and education, and production for print, web, and video. I am passionate about creating cartoons, characters, and animations for children and education, and I plan to continue in this field for years to come.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Animator at Cambium Assessments Inc/American Institute for Research (AIR)
December 31, 2016 - Present
Created animations for educational simulations and tutorials using Adobe Creative Suite, with emphasis on Adobe Animate, Illustrator and Photoshop. Interpreted written descriptions of complex scientific and technical processes in Physics, Chemistry, and Biology and developed storyboards and final animations for publication on state and national platforms.
Art Director at Picture Professional Magazine
December 31, 2010 - September 8, 2025
Responsible for the design and production of a full-color association magazine for the American Society of Picture Professionals.
Visual Communications Manager at Crawdad Communications
December 31, 2016 - September 8, 2025
Founded a web design company servicing government, commercial and fine art clients. Responsible for sales, purchases and vendors, project management, visual design, site ergonomics, layout and architecture of web sites.
Project Manager/Art Director at Veda Incorporated
December 31, 1998 - September 8, 2025
Responsibilities included the development of new technology and project management in support of contracts and proposals for the government and commercial clients.
Art Director at Coastal and Offshore Plant Systems, Inc.
December 31, 1980 - September 8, 2025
Responsible for the illustration and presentation of various theoretical industrial production processes for video, print, advertising, and annual reports.
Commercial Illustration at Self-Employed / Freelance
January 1, 1979 - Present
Illustrations and fine art for local and national clients and publications. A partial list of clients includes SCIENCE magazine, TIME.com, the Kennedy Center, and the Washington Post.
Instructor at Maryland Institute of Art
December 29, 1992 - September 6, 1998
Taught a course in sequential art, with an emphasis on the integration of graphic elements and illustration with information and storytelling.

Education

Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree in Industrial Design at Carnegie-Mellon University
September 11, 1974 - May 28, 1978

Qualifications

National Science Teacher Book Award
January 11, 2030 - September 8, 2025
Hermes Gold
January 11, 2030 - September 8, 2025
Hermes Platinum
January 11, 2030 - September 8, 2025

Industry Experience

Education, Government, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Manufacturing, Non-Profit Organization