I am a senior creative design professional with extensive experience across the full design lifecycle, from concept development through final production. I collaborate with clients, account teams, and creative staff to deliver brand-driven marketing campaigns that balance creativity with business objectives. My expertise spans brand identity, art direction, graphic design, UI/UX, print production, and vendor management. I thrive in shaping compelling visual narratives across B2B and B2C campaigns and leading teams of designers and freelancers to deliver high-quality work on time.…

Shawn Shipman

I am a senior creative design professional with extensive experience across the full design lifecycle, from concept development through final production. I collaborate with clients, account teams, and creative staff to deliver brand-driven marketing campaigns that balance creativity with business objectives. My expertise spans brand identity, art direction, graphic design, UI/UX, print production, and vendor management. I thrive in shaping compelling visual narratives across B2B and B2C campaigns and leading teams of designers and freelancers to deliver high-quality work on time.…

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I am a senior creative design professional with extensive experience across the full design lifecycle, from concept development through final production. I collaborate with clients, account teams, and creative staff to deliver brand-driven marketing campaigns that balance creativity with business objectives.

My expertise spans brand identity, art direction, graphic design, UI/UX, print production, and vendor management. I thrive in shaping compelling visual narratives across B2B and B2C campaigns and leading teams of designers and freelancers to deliver high-quality work on time.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Senior Graphic Designer at id8
July 1, 2025 - January 1, 2026
Designed digital and print marketing materials, including social media graphics, websites, presentations, and branded collateral. Collaborated with clients to define project requirements, scope, timelines, and deliverables. Managed production workflows to ensure on-time delivery and adherence to quality standards. Coordinated with print vendors to estimate costs, manage schedules, and meet production deadlines.
Creative Development Manager at Lighthouse Brand Marketing
October 1, 2014 - March 1, 2025
Led creative development for B2B and B2C marketing campaigns across digital and print channels. Partnered with account services and clients to gather requirements and define project scope and expectations. Managed project budgets, timelines, and approvals to ensure successful execution. Supervised in-house designers and freelance talent, ensuring quality, accuracy, and deadline compliance. Produced campaign assets including menus, point-of-sale materials, packaging, and print collateral. Reviewed and approved printer proofs to ensure accuracy, color consistency, and production quality.
Senior Art Director at Lighthouse Marketing and Design
October 1, 2001 - September 1, 2014
Directed branding, packaging, and print design projects for multiple client accounts. Developed brand identities and point-of-sale materials that increased brand recognition and customer engagement. Created and maintained brand style guides to ensure consistency across marketing materials.
Art Director at Lighthouse Marketing and Design
October 1, 1997 - September 1, 2001
Provided creative direction throughout concept development, design, and production phases. Ensured consistency in typography, layout, color theory, and visual standards. Managed product photo shoots, including planning, location scouting, setup, and on-site supervision.
Art Director at Meissner Illustration and Design
February 1, 1994 - September 1, 1997
Designed catalogs, magazines, and marketing materials for healthcare, medical supply, and tourism clients. Created traditional and digital illustrations for print and marketing applications.
Senior Graphic Designer at Char-Broil
September 1, 1988 - February 1, 1994
Designed packaging and print materials across multiple consumer product brands. Collaborated with the Creative Director to ensure brand alignment and compliance with design standards.
Freelance Graphic Designer
January 1, 1988 - Present
Delivered graphic design, branding, and marketing collateral for non-profits, schools, and small businesses. Produced logos, brochures, posters, banners, illustrations, and brand guidelines. Managed end-to-end design projects, including client consultation, concept development, production, and delivery.

Education

Bachelors of Fine Arts at Stephen F Austin State University
August 20, 1984 - March 16, 1988
BFA, Graphic Design at Stephen F Austin State University
January 11, 2030 - January 27, 2026

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Industry Experience

Consumer Goods, Financial Services, Healthcare, Manufacturing, Wholesale & Distribution, Computers & Electronics, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Retail, Software & Internet

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