Graphic design and illustration have been a passion of mine from a young age. After channeling this passion into a pursuit of a BAA in Commercial Art, I set out to utilize my skills with various graphic design positions in Atlanta, GA, creating corporate identities through logo design, brochures, and other print media, as well as new product concept drawings. I moved back to my hometown of Mobile, AL where I continued to utilize my creative talents in a wide variety of projects. The range of my work includes everything from corporate identity and marketing materials to commissioned works of architectural drawings and paintings. My client list spans a multitude of industries and includes realtors, public relation firms, outdoor apparel, consulting firms, local high schools, law firms, Mardi Gras organizations, and hotels. My versatility allows me the opportunity to employ a variety of mediums and technology, including the standard technologies of the graphic design field, such as Photoshop, Illustrator, and Indesign but enhance my natural artistic talent with mediums such as graphite pencil, colored pencil, water color, acrylic, oils, and pen and ink.

Joseph P. Schilling

Graphic design and illustration have been a passion of mine from a young age. After channeling this passion into a pursuit of a BAA in Commercial Art, I set out to utilize my skills with various graphic design positions in Atlanta, GA, creating corporate identities through logo design, brochures, and other print media, as well as new product concept drawings. I moved back to my hometown of Mobile, AL where I continued to utilize my creative talents in a wide variety of projects. The range of my work includes everything from corporate identity and marketing materials to commissioned works of architectural drawings and paintings. My client list spans a multitude of industries and includes realtors, public relation firms, outdoor apparel, consulting firms, local high schools, law firms, Mardi Gras organizations, and hotels. My versatility allows me the opportunity to employ a variety of mediums and technology, including the standard technologies of the graphic design field, such as Photoshop, Illustrator, and Indesign but enhance my natural artistic talent with mediums such as graphite pencil, colored pencil, water color, acrylic, oils, and pen and ink.

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Graphic design and illustration have been a passion of mine from a young age. After channeling this passion into a pursuit of a BAA in Commercial Art, I set out to utilize my skills with various graphic design positions in Atlanta, GA, creating corporate identities through logo design, brochures, and other print media, as well as new product concept drawings. I moved back to my hometown of Mobile, AL where I continued to utilize my creative talents in a wide variety of projects. The range of my work includes everything from corporate identity and marketing materials to commissioned works of architectural drawings and paintings. My client list spans a multitude of industries and includes realtors, public relation firms, outdoor apparel, consulting firms, local high schools, law firms, Mardi Gras organizations, and hotels. My versatility allows me the opportunity to employ a variety of mediums and technology, including the standard technologies of the graphic design field, such as Photoshop, Illustrator, and Indesign but enhance my natural artistic talent with mediums such as graphite pencil, colored pencil, water color, acrylic, oils, and pen and ink.

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Language

English
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Work Experience

Freelance Graphic Designer/Illustrator at Givens & Associates
January 1, 1996 - Present
Designed all forms of print media including business cards, brochures, stationery, envelopes, invitations, postcards, posters, flyers, catalogs, note cards, and T-shirts. Designed company logo and created graphics for Latitude Wear. Created business cards and website header for local realtors. Produced charts, graphs, and graphics for MIT MERS Group publications. Provided graphic design support including logo enhancement and marketing materials for Quality Deployment, Inc.
Owner/Free-Lance Graphic Designer / Illustrator at Schilling Designs
January 1, 1996 - Present
Freelance design and illustration for a variety of clients including print media (business cards, brochures, stationery, invitations, postcards, posters, flyers, catalogs, note cards, T-shirts), logo development, and custom graphics for apparel and branding. Collaborated with realtors, MIT MERS Group, Latitude Wear, and Quality Deployment, Inc. to deliver marketing materials and artwork.
Graphic Designer / Illustrator at Givens & Associates
January 1, 1996 - Present
Free-lance graphic design and illustration for a local printing service, delivering print-ready materials and branding assets.
Freelance Graphic Designer / Illustrator at Latitude Wear
January 1, 1996 - Present
Designed company logos and graphics for outdoor apparel brand Latitude Wear; created business cards and website header for local realtors; produced charts and graphics for publishing; provided marketing graphics for clients including MIT MERS Group and Quality Deployment, Inc.
Graphic Designer at Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MERS Group)
January 1, 1996 - Present
Created charts, graphs, and graphics for research publications; provided logo enhancements and marketing graphics—collaborated with the MERS Group at MIT.
Graphic Designer at Quality Deployment, Inc.
January 1, 1996 - Present
Provided graphic design support including logo enhancement and marketing graphics for a national consulting firm.
Illustrator/Graphic Designer at Toomie and Associates
January 1, 1994 - September 15, 2025
Completed line drawings for catalogue illustrations; prepared final drawings for client review, including stat work in the darkroom.
Graphic Artist/Illustrator at The Creative Shop
January 1, 1996 - September 15, 2025
Created logos for various companies; participated in logos, packaging, and floor displays for product introductions; produced billboard illustrations and recreation catalogue cover; illustrated cartoons.
Graphic Artist/Illustrator at Graphics Atlanta
January 1, 1996 - September 15, 2025
Color correction and retouching of images on spreadsheet layouts; sized digitals on stat sheets and transparencies for layouts.
Freelance Graphic Designer / Illustrator at Schilling Designs
January 1, 1996 - Present
Freelance graphic design and illustration services for clients including Givens & Associates, Latitude Wear, and local firms. Designed logos and a wide range of print media such as business cards, brochures, stationery, invitations, postcards, posters, flyers, catalogs, note cards, and T-shirts. Created website header graphics and branding elements; produced charts and graphics for MIT's Model-based Embedded & Robotic Systems group; provided marketing materials support for multiple clients; developed greeting card concepts and commemorative artwork; delivered logo and branding work for various businesses and events.
Computer Graphics at Graphics Atlanta
January 1, 1996 - September 15, 2025
Responsible for color correction and retouching images on spreadsheet layouts using Photoshop; prepared digital images and transferrable sizing for stat sheets and transparencies used in layouts.
Graphic Artist/Illustrator at The Creative Shop
January 1, 1996 - September 15, 2025
Created logos for various companies; designed logos, packaging, and floor displays to support product introductions; produced billboard illustrations; designed the cover for a recreation catalogue; illustrated Toomie and Associates cartoons.
Illustrator/Graphic Designer at Toomie and Associates
January 1, 1994 - September 15, 2025
Prepared line drawings for catalogue illustrations; finalized drawings for client review, including stat work in the darkroom.
Free-Lance Graphic Designer / Illustrator at Schilling Designs
January 1, 1996 - Present
Freelance graphic designer and illustrator providing logo design, print media (business cards, brochures, stationery, invitations, posters, flyers, catalogs, note cards, and T-shirts), website headers, and graphics for clients; created concepts for greeting cards, commemorative paintings, and advertising materials. Designed logos and graphics for Latitude Wear, real estate firms, law firms, and public relations firms; produced charts, graphs, and visuals for MIT MERS Group publications; provided marketing graphics for Quality Deployment, Inc.; and undertook commissioned artwork for architectural drawings and B&B Inns.
Computer Graphics at Graphics Atlanta
January 1, 1996 - September 15, 2025
Color correction and retouching images on spreadsheet layouts using Photoshop; prepared digitals for stat sheets and transparencies for spreadsheet layouts.
Graphic Artist/Illustrator at The Creative Shop
January 1, 1996 - September 15, 2025
Created logos for various companies; designed packaging and floor displays to support new product introductions; produced billboard illustrations for a local campaign; designed the cover for a recreation catalogue; illustrated cartoon drawings.
Illustrator/Graphic Designer at Toomie and Associates
January 1, 1994 - September 15, 2025
Completed line drawings for catalogue illustrations; prepared drawings for client review, including stat work in the darkroom.
Freelance Graphic Designer / Illustrator at Givens & Associates
January 1, 1996 - Present
Freelance graphic designer and illustrator for Givens & Associates, a local printing service. Designed all forms of print media including business cards, brochures, stationery, envelopes, invitations, postcards, posters, flyers, catalogs, note cards, and T-shirts. Created company logos and graphics for Latitude Wear; prepared marketing materials; created charts and graphics for MIT MERS Group publications.
Graphic Designer at Graphics Atlanta
January 1, 1996 - September 19, 2025
Responsible for color correction and retouching images on spreadsheet layouts using Photoshop. Completed sizing of digitals on stat sheets and transparencies for spreadsheet layouts.
Graphic Artist/Illustrator at The Creative Shop
January 1, 1996 - September 19, 2025
Created logo designs for various companies. Participated in the design and illustration of logos, packaging, and floor displays to support the introduction of a new product into the market. Created billboard illustrations for a local campaign. Designed the cover for a recreation catalogue. Illustrated cartoon drawings.
Illustrator/Graphic Designer at Toomie and Associates
January 1, 1994 - September 19, 2025
Completed line drawings for catalogue illustrations. Responsible for final preparation of drawings before client review, including stat work in the darkroom.
Owner / Free-Lance Graphic Designer / Illustrator at Schilling Designs
January 1, 1996 - Present
Freelance design studio (Mobile, AL) delivering print media, logos, and illustrations for clients including Latitude Wear, local realtors, MIT MERS Group, Quality Deployment, Inc., Mardi Gras associations, Alma Bryant High School, and Sea, Sand & Stars Science & Nature Center. Produced concept drawings and commissioned artwork; developed logos and branding; created various promotional materials.
Graphic Artist / Illustrator at The Creative Shop
January 1, 1996 - September 19, 2025
Created logos for various companies; contributed to logos, packaging, and floor displays for new product introductions; produced billboard illustrations; designed recreation catalogue cover; illustrated cartoons.
Illustrator / Graphic Designer at Toomie and Associates
December 31, 1994 - September 19, 2025
Completed line drawings for catalogue illustrations; prepared drawings for client review, including stat work in the darkroom.
Free-Lance Graphic Designer / Illustrator at Schilling Designs
January 1, 1996 - Present
Freelance graphic designer and illustrator for various clients; designed print media including business cards, brochures, stationery, envelopes, invitations, postcards, posters, flyers, catalogs, note cards, and T-shirts; designed logos and graphics for clients; created charts and graphics for MIT research publications; provided marketing materials design; developed greeting cards and note cards; produced architectural drawings and paintings; created logos for businesses and institutions; concept drawings for a new company.
Graphic Designer / Computer Graphics at Graphics Atlanta
January 1, 1996 - September 19, 2025
Color correction and retouching images on spreadsheet layouts using Photoshop; sizing digitals on stat sheets and transparencies for spreadsheet layouts.
Graphic Artist / Illustrator at The Creative Shop
January 1, 1996 - September 19, 2025
Created logo designs for various companies; participated in the design and illustration of logos, packaging, and floor displays to support the introduction of a new product; created billboard illustrations for a local campaign; designed the cover for a recreation catalogue; illustrated cartoon drawings (Toomie and Associates).
Illustrator/Graphic Designer at Toomie and Associates
January 1, 1994 - September 19, 2025
Completed line drawings for catalogue illustrations; responsible for final preparation of drawings before client review, including stat work in the darkroom.
Owner / Freelance Graphic Designer & Illustrator at Schilling Designs
January 1, 1996 - Present
Free-lance Graphic Designer and Illustrator for Givens & Associates, a local printing service. Designed print media including business cards, brochures, stationery, envelopes, invitations, postcards, posters, flyers, catalogs, note cards, and T-shirts. Created logos and graphics for Latitude Wear; designed business cards and website header for local realtors; created charts, graphs, and graphics for MIT MERS publications; provided graphic design support, including logo enhancement and graphics for marketing materials for Quality Deployment, Inc.; created greeting cards and note card concepts; commissioned architectural drawings and paintings for individuals and local Bed & Breakfast Inns, law firms, and public relations firms; designed logos for Mardi Gras Societies, Alma Bryant High School, and Sea, Sand & Stars Science and Nature Center; completed concept drawings for a newly established company.
Graphic Designer / Illustrator at Graphics Atlanta
January 1, 1996 - September 19, 2025
Responsible for color correction and retouching images on spreadsheet layouts using Photoshop. Completed sizing of digitals on stat sheets and transparencies for spreadsheet layouts.
Graphic Artist / Illustrator at The Creative Shop
January 1, 1996 - September 19, 2025
Created logo designs for various companies; participated in the design and illustration of logos, packaging, and floor displays to support the introduction of a new product into the market. Created billboard illustrations for a local campaign. Designed the cover for a recreation catalogue. Illustrated cartoon drawings.
Illustrator / Graphic Designer at Toomie and Associates
January 1, 1994 - September 19, 2025
Completed line drawings for catalogue illustrations. Responsible for final preparation of drawings before client review, including stat work in the darkroom.
Owner at Schilling Designs
January 1, 1996 - Present
Owner of Schilling Designs, a mobile-based freelance graphic design and illustration practice. Responsible for designing print media (business cards, brochures, stationery, invitations, postcards, posters, flyers, catalogs, note cards, and T-shirts), logo design, and graphics for outdoor apparel and marketing materials. Collaborated with local businesses, Mardi Gras groups, inns, law firms, PR firms, and academic clients (including MIT’s MERS Group) to deliver branding and visual communications.
Freelance Graphic Designer / Illustrator at Givens & Associates
January 1, 1996 - Present
Freelance graphic designer/illustrator providing logos, branding, and print-ready artwork; contributed to marketing materials, print collateral, and website header design for local clients.
Graphic Artist/Illustrator at Graphics Atlanta
January 1, 1996 - September 19, 2025
Responsible for color correction and retouching images on spreadsheet layouts using Photoshop; completed sizing of digital images on stat sheets and transparencies for spreadsheet layouts.
Graphic Artist/Illustrator at The Creative Shop
January 1, 1996 - September 19, 2025
Created logo designs for various companies; participated in the design and illustration of logos, packaging, and floor displays to support a new product introduction; produced billboard illustrations for local campaigns; designed recreation catalogue cover; illustrated cartoons.
Illustrator/Graphic Designer at Toobie and Associates
January 1, 1994 - September 19, 2025
Completed line drawings for catalogue illustrations; prepared drawings for client review, including stat work in the darkroom.
Freelance Graphic Designer / Illustrator at Schilling Designs
January 1, 1996 - Present
Freelance graphic design and illustration work for a variety of clients, including print media production (business cards, brochures, stationary, envelopes, invitations, postcards, posters, flyers, catalogs, note cards, and t-shirts); logo design and graphics for Latitude Wear; website header design for local realtors; charts, graphs, and graphics for MIT MERS publications; marketing materials for Quality Deployment, Inc.; concept development for greeting cards and notecards; commissions for architectural drawings and paintings for individuals, bed & breakfast inns, law firms, and public relations firms; commemorative painting for Mobile Mardi Gras; logos for businesses, Mardi Gras societies, Alma Bryant High School, and Sea, Sand & Stars Science and Nature Center; concept drawings for new companies.
Computer Graphics at Graphics Atlanta
December 31, 1996 - October 3, 2025
Color correction and retouching of images on spreadsheet layouts using Photoshop; sizing of digitals on stat sheets and transparencies for spreadsheet layouts.
Graphic Artist/Illustrator at The Creative Shop
December 31, 1996 - October 3, 2025
Created logo designs for various companies; participated in design and illustration of logos, packaging, and floor displays to support the introduction of a new product into the market; created billboard illustrations for a local campaign; designed the cover for a recreation catalogue; illustrated cartoon drawings Toomie and Associates.
Illustrator/Graphic Designer at Toomie and Associates
December 31, 1994 - October 3, 2025
Completed line drawings for catalogue illustrations; responsible for final preparation of drawings before client review, including stat work in the darkroom.
Owner / Free-Lance Graphic Designer / Illustrator at Schilling Designs
January 1, 1996 - Present
Freelance graphic designer and illustrator providing a broad range of print and branding services since 1996. Created print media (business cards, brochures, stationery, envelopes, invitations, postcards, posters, flyers, catalogs, note cards, T-shirts), logos, and illustrations for clients including Latitude Wear and local realtors. Produced charts and graphics for MIT’s MERS group publications, enhanced marketing materials for Quality Deployment, Inc., and developed concepts for greeting cards and note cards. Commissioned architectural drawings and paintings for individuals, Bed & Breakfast Inns, law firms, and public relations firms; created commemorative paintings for Mobile Mardi Gras associations; designed logos for Mardi Gras societies, Alma Bryant High School, and Sea, Sand & Stars Science and Nature Center; completed concept drawings for a new company.
Graphic Designer / Computer Graphics at Graphics Atlanta
December 31, 1996 - October 3, 2025
Responsible for color correction and retouching images on spreadsheet layouts using Photoshop. Completed sizing of digitals on stat sheets and transparencies for spreadsheet layouts.
Graphic Artist / Illustrator at The Creative Shop
December 31, 1996 - October 3, 2025
Created logo designs for various companies. Participated in the design and illustration of logos, packaging, and floor displays to support the introduction of a new product. Created billboard illustrations for a local campaign. Designed the cover for a recreation catalogue. Illustrated cartoon drawings.
Illustrator / Graphic Designer at Toomie and Associates
December 31, 1994 - October 3, 2025
Completed line drawings for catalogue illustrations. Responsible for final preparation of drawings before client review, including stat work in the darkroom.
Computer Graphics at Graphics Atlanta
January 1, 1995 - December 31, 1996
Color correction and retouching of images on spreadsheet layouts using Photoshop; prepared digitals for stat sheets and transparencies.
Graphic Artist/Illustrator at The Creative Shop
January 1, 1994 - December 31, 1996
Created logos for various companies; contributed to illustration of logos, packaging, and floor displays to support new product introductions; produced billboard illustrations; designed a recreation catalogue cover; illustrated cartoons.
Owner - Free-Lance Graphic Designer / Illustrator at Schilling Designs
January 1, 1996 - Present
Freelance graphic design and illustration work for various clients, including print media (business cards, brochures, stationery, envelopes, invitations, postcards, posters, flyers, catalogs, note cards, and T-shirts), logo design, merchandise graphics, real estate branding, and custom artwork. Provided projects for Latitude Wear, local realtors, MIT MERS group publications, Quality Deployment, Inc., greeting cards, commemorative paintings, Mardi Gras associations, and various schools and organizations.
Graphic Artist / Illustrator at Graphics Atlanta
January 1, 1995 - January 1, 1996
Color correction and retouching of images; sizing of digitals for spreadsheet layouts.
Graphic Artist / Illustrator at The Creative Shop
January 1, 1994 - January 1, 1996
Logo design, packaging and floor displays for product launches; billboard illustrations; recreation catalogue cover; cartoon illustrations.

Education

Bachelor of Applied Arts at American College for the Applied Arts
March 20, 2025 - March 20, 2025
B.A.A, Commercial Art at The American College for the Applied Arts
January 1, 1992 - December 31, 1994
Computer Aided Drafting Certification at Southwest State Technical College
January 1, 1989 - December 31, 1989
Drafting and Computer Aided Drafting at Coastal Training Institute
January 1, 1989 - December 31, 1989
B.A.A., Commercial Art at The American College for the Applied Arts
January 1, 1992 - January 1, 1994
Computer Aided Drafting Certification at Southwest State Technical College
January 1, 1989 - January 1, 1989
Drafting and Computer Aided Drafting at Coastal Training Institute
January 1, 1989 - January 1, 1989
B.A.A, Commercial Art Magna Cum Laude at The American College for the Applied Arts
January 1, 1992 - January 1, 1994
Computer Aided Drafting Certification at Southwest State Technical College
January 1, 1989 - September 15, 2025
Drafting and Computer Aided Drafting at Coastal Training Institute
January 1, 1989 - September 15, 2025
B.A.A, Commercial Art Magna Cum Laude at The American College for the Applied Arts
January 1, 1992 - January 1, 1994
Computer Aided Drafting Certification at Southwest State Technical College
January 1, 1989 - September 15, 2025
Drafting and Computer Aided Drafting at Coastal Training Institute
January 1, 1989 - September 15, 2025
B.A.A., Commercial Art at The American College for the Applied Arts
January 1, 1992 - January 1, 1994
Computer Aided Drafting Certification at Southwest State Technical College
January 1, 1989 - January 1, 1989
Drafting and Computer Aided Drafting at Coastal Training Institute
January 1, 1989 - January 1, 1989
B.A.A, Commercial Art at The American College for the Applied Arts
January 1, 1992 - January 1, 1994
Computer Aided Drafting Certification at Southwest State Technical College
January 1, 1989 - September 19, 2025
Drafting and Computer Aided Drafting at Coastal Training Institute
January 1, 1989 - September 19, 2025
B.A.A., Commercial Art Magna Cum Laude at The American College for the Applied Arts
January 1, 1992 - January 1, 1994
Computer Aided Drafting Certification at Southwest State Technical College
January 1, 1989 - January 1, 1989
Drafting and Computer Aided Drafting at Coastal Training Institute
January 1, 1989 - January 1, 1989
B.A.A., Commercial Art Magna Cum Laude at The American College for the Applied Arts
January 1, 1992 - January 1, 1994
Computer Aided Drafting Certification at Southwest State Technical College
January 1, 1989 - September 19, 2025
Drafting and Computer Aided Drafting at Coastal Training Institute
January 1, 1989 - September 19, 2025
B.A.A., Commercial Art at The American College for the Applied Arts
January 1, 1992 - January 1, 1994
Computer Aided Drafting Certification at Southwest State Technical College
January 1, 1989 - January 1, 1989
Drafting and Computer Aided Drafting at Coastal Training Institute
January 1, 1989 - January 1, 1989
B.A.A, Commercial Art Magna Cum Laude at The American College for the Applied Arts
January 1, 1992 - December 31, 1994
Computer Aided Drafting Certification at Southwest State Technical College
January 1, 1989 - October 3, 2025
Drafting and Computer Aided Drafting at Coastal Training Institute
January 1, 1989 - October 3, 2025
B.A.A., Commercial Art Magna Cum Laude at The American College for the Applied Arts
January 1, 1992 - December 31, 1994
Computer Aided Drafting Certification at Southwest State Technical College
January 1, 1989 - October 3, 2025
Drafting and Computer Aided Drafting at Coastal Training Institute
January 1, 1989 - October 3, 2025
B.A.A, Commercial Art at The American College for the Applied Arts
January 1, 1992 - December 31, 1994
Computer Aided Drafting Certification at Southwest State Technical College
January 1, 1989 - December 31, 1989
Drafting and Computer Aided Drafting at Coastal Training Institute
January 1, 1989 - December 31, 1989
B.A.A, Commercial Art at The American College for the Applied Arts
January 1, 1992 - January 1, 1994
Computer Aided Drafting Certification at Southwest State Technical College
January 1, 1989 - January 1, 1989
Drafting and Computer Aided Drafting at Coastal Training Institute
January 1, 1989 - January 1, 1989

Qualifications

Computer Aided Drafting Certification
January 1, 1989 - September 15, 2025
Drafting and Computer Aided Drafting
January 1, 1989 - September 15, 2025
Computer Aided Drafting Certification
January 1, 1989 - September 19, 2025
Drafting and Computer Aided Drafting
January 1, 1989 - September 19, 2025
Computer Aided Drafting Certification
January 1, 1989 - January 1, 1989
Drafting and Computer Aided Drafting
January 1, 1989 - January 1, 1989
Computer Aided Drafting Certification
January 1, 1989 - September 19, 2025
Drafting and Computer Aided Drafting
January 1, 1989 - September 19, 2025
Computer Aided Drafting Certification
January 1, 1989 - January 1, 1989
Computer Aided Drafting Certification
January 1, 1989 - October 3, 2025
Drafting and Computer Aided Drafting
January 1, 1989 - October 3, 2025
Computer Aided Drafting Certification
January 1, 1989 - March 18, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Retail, Education, Other, Manufacturing, Real Estate & Construction, Travel & Hospitality