Hi there! I'm an Akron, OH artist specializing in graphic design and illustration. I'm known for my flexible and conceptually driven style that addresses creative challenges in both print and digital formats. Over the years, I have managed a variety of projects ranging from marketing collateral to targeted digital resources aimed at fostering healthy social media interactions and promoting mental health. With extensive experience spanning over two decades, I have worked with notable clients such as J.M. Smucker’s, Arhaus, Goodyear, Fruit-Tella, and Home Depot. I am passionate about quality, brand consistency, and modern digital design approaches, using tools like Figma and Adobe Creative Cloud to bring creative visions to life.…

Lisa Rybkoski

Hi there! I'm an Akron, OH artist specializing in graphic design and illustration. I'm known for my flexible and conceptually driven style that addresses creative challenges in both print and digital formats. Over the years, I have managed a variety of projects ranging from marketing collateral to targeted digital resources aimed at fostering healthy social media interactions and promoting mental health. With extensive experience spanning over two decades, I have worked with notable clients such as J.M. Smucker’s, Arhaus, Goodyear, Fruit-Tella, and Home Depot. I am passionate about quality, brand consistency, and modern digital design approaches, using tools like Figma and Adobe Creative Cloud to bring creative visions to life.…

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Hi there! I’m an Akron, OH artist specializing in graphic design and illustration. I’m known for my flexible and conceptually driven style that addresses creative challenges in both print and digital formats. Over the years, I have managed a variety of projects ranging from marketing collateral to targeted digital resources aimed at fostering healthy social media interactions and promoting mental health.

With extensive experience spanning over two decades, I have worked with notable clients such as J.M. Smucker’s, Arhaus, Goodyear, Fruit-Tella, and Home Depot. I am passionate about quality, brand consistency, and modern digital design approaches, using tools like Figma and Adobe Creative Cloud to bring creative visions to life.

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Work Experience

Graphic Designer / Illustrator / Production / Digital at Larock Designs/Freelance
January 1, 2002 - Present
Lead design and management of marketing collateral including brochures, books, newsletters, packaging, presentations, and digital media. Created targeted resources for schools promoting healthy social media interactions and mental health. Served notable clients such as J.M. Smucker’s, Arhaus, Goodyear, Fruit-Tella, and Home Depot.
Senior Graphic Designer (Contractor) at Aquent and Robert Half for GOJO, Arhaus, JoAnn Fabrics
January 1, 2024 - August 28, 2025
Developed catalog design for Arhaus, display design for Home Depot, and packaging solutions for JoAnn Fabrics. Employed Figma for modern web design projects for Westrock, emphasizing quality and brand consistency across print and digital.
Art Director at Shaw JCC of Akron
January 1, 2021 - August 28, 2025
Managed creation of print and digital packaging, branding materials, presentations, marketing resources, web banners, and e-blasts for brands and e-commerce sites. Led a team of three while managing projects and coordinating with print vendors.
Senior Graphic Designer at The J. M. Smucker Company
January 1, 2020 - August 28, 2025
Designed print and digital packaging, branding resources for all sub-brands, 401k informational materials, presentations, marketing content, e-commerce sites, web banners, and electronic newsletters.
Senior Graphic Designer at Lunar Cow Publication
January 1, 2016 - August 28, 2025
Collaborated with clients to design marketing publications for destinations, including advertisement design and strategic placement. Created iMap and GoGuide content for client websites.
Senior Graphic Designer at Brand Castle LLC
January 1, 2013 - August 28, 2025
Focused on packaging and product design, pre-press processes, internal marketing strategies, food photography, and catalog design layout.
Art Director at Charles Schwab & Co., Inc.
January 1, 2012 - August 28, 2025
Graphic Designer / Illustrator / Production / Digital at Larock Designs/Freelance
January 1, 2002 - Present
Spearhead the design and management of a range of marketing collateral, including brochures, books, newsletters, packaging, presentations, and digital media. In parallel, create targeted resources for schools that foster healthy interactions with social media and promote mental health initiatives. Notable clients include J.M. Smucker’s, Arhaus, Goodyear, Fruit-Tella, and Home Depot.
Senior Graphic Designer (Contractor) at Aquent and Robert Half for GOJO, Arhaus, JoAnn Fabrics
January 1, 2024 - August 28, 2025
Handled diverse projects such as catalog design for Arhaus, display design for Home Depot, and packaging solutions for Joann Fabrics. Committed to quality and brand consistency. Utilized Figma for web design projects for Westrock to showcase a modern digital design approach.
Art Director at Shaw JCC of Akron
January 1, 2021 - August 28, 2025
Responsible for the creation of print and digital packaging, branding materials, presentations, marketing resources, web banners, and e-blasts for brands, 401k programs, and e-commerce sites. Led a team of three while managing projects and coordinating with print vendors.
Senior Graphic Designer at The J. M. Smucker Company
January 1, 2020 - August 28, 2025
Accountable for the design of both print and digital packaging, branding resources for all sub-brands, 401k informational materials, presentations, marketing content, e-commerce sites, web banners, and electronic newsletters.
Senior Graphic Designer at Lunar Cow Publication
January 1, 2016 - August 28, 2025
Worked closely with clients to design marketing publications for destinations, including advertisement design and strategic placement. Generated iMap and GoGuide content specifically for client websites.
Senior Graphic Designer at Brand Castle LLC
January 1, 2013 - August 28, 2025
Handled packaging and product design, pre-press processes, internal marketing strategies, food photography, and catalog design layout.
Art Director at Charles Schwab & Co., Inc.
January 1, 2012 - August 28, 2025

Education

Associate of Science in Graphic Design and Illustration, Visual Communications at The Art Institute of Pittsburgh
January 1, 1995 - December 31, 1995
Associate of Science in Graphic Design and Illustration, Visual Communications at The Art Institute of Pittsburgh
January 1, 1995 - August 28, 2025
Creative Camp, Fred Pryor Management Training Sequence, Franklin Covey, Seven Habits of Highly Effective People at Tom Monahan’s Creative Camp and others
January 1, 2000 - August 28, 2025
Professional Development Courses at LinkedIn Learning and Lynda.com
January 1, 2011 - August 28, 2025

Qualifications

Tom Monahan’s Creative Camp, Fred Pryor Management Training Sequence, Franklin Covey, Seven Habits of Highly Effective People
January 1, 2000 - August 28, 2025
LinkedIn Learning and Lynda.com training courses
January 1, 2011 - August 28, 2025
Fred Pryor Management Training Sequence, Franklin Covey, Seven Habits of Highly Effective People
January 1, 2000 - August 28, 2025
LinkedIn Learning and Lynda.com training courses
January 1, 2011 - August 28, 2025

Industry Experience

Retail, Consumer Goods, Manufacturing, Education, Non-Profit Organization, Professional Services

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