I listen to what you want and deliver what you need. I delight in creating cartoons, characters and animations for children and education. I plan to continue working in this field for many years to come. I have extensive experience translating complex concepts into engaging visuals for national publications and educational programs, collaborating with art directors and educators. I am proficient in Adobe Creative Suite on Mac and Windows, with strengths in project management, training, and cross-disciplinary collaboration to deliver concept art, illustrations, and animations for print, web, and e-learning platforms.…

Joseph G. Sutliff

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I listen to what you want and deliver what you need. I delight in creating cartoons, characters and animations for children and education. I plan to continue working in this field for many years to come. I have extensive experience translating complex concepts into engaging visuals for national publications and educational programs, collaborating with art directors and educators. I am proficient in Adobe Creative Suite on Mac and Windows, with strengths in project management, training, and cross-disciplinary collaboration to deliver concept art, illustrations, and animations for print, web, and e-learning platforms.…

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I listen to what you want and deliver what you need. I delight in creating cartoons, characters and animations for children and education. I plan to continue working in this field for many years to come.

I have extensive experience translating complex concepts into engaging visuals for national publications and educational programs, collaborating with art directors and educators. I am proficient in Adobe Creative Suite on Mac and Windows, with strengths in project management, training, and cross-disciplinary collaboration to deliver concept art, illustrations, and animations for print, web, and e-learning platforms.

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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.
Visual Communications Manager at Crawdad Communications
January 1, 1997 - Present
Founded a web design company servicing government, commercial and fine art clients. Responsible for sales and working with clients, project management, visual design, layout and architecture of web sites.
Project Manager/Art Director at Veda Incorporated
January 1, 1980 - December 31, 1998
Responsibilities included the development of new technology and project management in support of contracts and proposals for the government and commercial clients. Transitioned graphics department from traditional media to desktop publishing and presentation on multiple platforms. Projects included interactive multimedia presentations, integration of graphics into various electronic documents, web sites, electronic training manuals, exhibit design, storyboarding, packaging, illustration, and the management of a staff of graphic and production artists.
Art Director at Picture Professional Magazine
January 1, 1998 - December 31, 2010
Responsible for the design and production of a full color association magazine for the American Society of Picture Professionals.
Instructor at Maryland Institute of Art
January 1, 1994 - December 31, 1998
Taught a course in sequential art, with an emphasis on the integration of graphic elements and illustration with information and storytelling.
Art Director at Coastal and Offshore Plant Systems, Inc.
January 1, 1979 - December 31, 1980
Responsible for the illustration and presentation of various theoretical industrial production processes for video, print, advertising, and annual reports.
Animator / Visual Communications Specialist at Cambium Assessments Inc / American Institute for Research (AIR)
January 1, 2017 - Present
Creating animations for educational simulations and tutorials using Adobe Creative Suite, with emphasis on Adobe Animate, Illustrator and Photoshop. Interpret written descriptions of complex scientific and technical processes in Physics, Chemistry, and Biology and develop storyboards and final animations for publication on state and national platforms.
Project Manager / Art Director at Veda Incorporated
January 1, 1980 - January 1, 1998
Responsibilities included the development of new technology and project management in support of contracts and proposals for the government and commercial clients.
Commercial Illustrator 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 College of Art
January 1, 1994 - December 31, 1998
Taught a course in sequential art, with an emphasis on the integration of graphic elements and illustration with information and storytelling.
Commercial Illustrator at Freelance / Various Clients
January 1, 1979 - Present
Illustrations and fine art for local and national clients and publications (e.g., SCIENCE magazine, TIME.com, the Washington Post).
Animation Specialist / Multimedia Developer at Cambium Assessments Inc / American Institute for Research (AIR)
January 1, 2017 - Present
Creating animations for educational simulations and tutorials using Adobe Creative Suite, with emphasis on Adobe Animate, Illustrator and Photoshop. Interpret written descriptions of complex scientific and technical processes in Physics, Chemistry, and Biology and develop storyboards and final animations for publication on state and national platforms.
Illustrator at Commercial Illustration
January 1, 1979 - Present
Illustrations and fine art for local and national clients and publications.
Animator / Illustrator at Cambium Assessments Inc/American Institute for Research (AIR)
January 1, 2017 - Present
Creating animations for educational simulations and tutorials using Adobe Creative Suite, with emphasis on Adobe Animate, Illustrator and Photoshop. Interpret written descriptions of complex scientific and technical processes in Physics, Chemistry, and Biology and develop storyboards and final animations for publication on state and national platforms.

Education

Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree in Industrial Design at Carnegie-Mellon University
September 11, 1974 - May 28, 1978
Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree in Industrial Design at Carnegie-Mellon University
January 11, 2030 - December 21, 2025
Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree in Industrial Design at Carnegie-Mellon University
January 11, 2030 - January 3, 2026
Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree in Industrial Design at Carnegie-Mellon University
January 11, 2030 - January 3, 2026
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Industrial Design at Carnegie-Mellon University
January 11, 2030 - January 25, 2026
Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree in Industrial Design at Carnegie Mellon University
January 11, 2030 - February 3, 2026

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
National Science Teacher Book Award
January 11, 2030 - December 21, 2025
Hermes Gold and Platinum
January 11, 2030 - December 21, 2025
National Science Teacher Book Award
January 11, 2030 - January 25, 2026
Hermes Gold and Platinum
January 11, 2030 - January 25, 2026
National Science Teacher Book Award
January 11, 2030 - February 3, 2026
Hermes Gold and Platinum
January 11, 2030 - February 3, 2026

Industry Experience

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