I am an experienced and hands-on visual designer with over eight years of shaping brands through strategic insight and sharp execution. I've built creative systems, led design initiatives, and maintained high standards, all while keeping collaboration and groundedness at the core. Whether it's an ad suite, a pitch deck, or a complete brand identity, I bring intentionality, curiosity, and craft to the table. My expertise spans visual design, brand systems, typography, layout, creative strategy, presentation design, social media creative, art direction, feedback, and mentorship. Working with a range of clients locally and remotely, I thrive in dynamic environments where I can lead design from concept through launch while ensuring consistency and clarity in branding.

Tim Haffner

I am an experienced and hands-on visual designer with over eight years of shaping brands through strategic insight and sharp execution. I've built creative systems, led design initiatives, and maintained high standards, all while keeping collaboration and groundedness at the core. Whether it's an ad suite, a pitch deck, or a complete brand identity, I bring intentionality, curiosity, and craft to the table. My expertise spans visual design, brand systems, typography, layout, creative strategy, presentation design, social media creative, art direction, feedback, and mentorship. Working with a range of clients locally and remotely, I thrive in dynamic environments where I can lead design from concept through launch while ensuring consistency and clarity in branding.

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I am an experienced and hands-on visual designer with over eight years of shaping brands through strategic insight and sharp execution. I’ve built creative systems, led design initiatives, and maintained high standards, all while keeping collaboration and groundedness at the core. Whether it’s an ad suite, a pitch deck, or a complete brand identity, I bring intentionality, curiosity, and craft to the table.

My expertise spans visual design, brand systems, typography, layout, creative strategy, presentation design, social media creative, art direction, feedback, and mentorship. Working with a range of clients locally and remotely, I thrive in dynamic environments where I can lead design from concept through launch while ensuring consistency and clarity in branding.

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Work Experience

Marketing Manager at Bomac’s Locksmiths
September 1, 2024 - Present
Leading all visual design efforts including signage, print, and digital to establish a coherent and effective brand presence. Handling campaigns from concept through launch, incorporating stakeholder feedback. Maintaining clean, aligned, and on-brand designs in a fast-paced, hands-on environment.
Visual Designer (Freelance) at Freelance
August 1, 2017 - Present
Designed social campaigns, apparel, websites, brochures, and wayfinding systems for clients of various sizes. Adapted across formats and styles while ensuring work remained thoughtful and aligned with each client’s unique voice. Managed projects from rough sketches to final files, collaborating with developers, printers, and brand leads.
Graphic Designer at Warwick Investment Group
August 31, 2024 - August 7, 2025
Created original designs for event materials, social graphics, ads, and investor decks used firm-wide. Built and enforced a unified style guide, becoming the subject matter expert for brand consistency and design feedback. Managed freelance designers and trained internal teams on best visual practices and tools.
Product Design Lead at Project Black Adder, Rhizome Systems
July 31, 2021 - August 7, 2025
Designed identity and user experience for a cloud security management platform. Translated complex systems into clean, intuitive designs and closely collaborated with engineers to realize the product. Provided structure to ambiguous design requirements, ranging from logos to dashboards.
Marketing Designer at Residential Real Estate Council
October 31, 2019 - August 7, 2025
Produced pitch decks, signage, brochures, and email campaigns reaching over 20,000 agents nationwide. Partnered closely with executives and marketers to deliver clear, cohesive, and visually impactful communications.
Marketing Manager at Bomac’s Locksmiths
September 1, 2024 - Present
Leading all visual design efforts including signage, print, and digital to create a coherent and effective brand presence. Responsible for carrying campaigns from concept to launch while incorporating stakeholder feedback. Maintaining clean, aligned, and on-brand designs in a fast-paced, hands-on environment.
Visual Designer (Freelance) at Freelance
August 1, 2017 - Present
Designed social campaigns, apparel, websites, brochures, and wayfinding systems for clients of various sizes. Adapted across formats and styles, ensuring work remained thoughtful and aligned with each client's unique voice. Managed projects from sketches to final files collaborating with developers, printers, and brand leads.
Graphic Designer at Warwick Investment Group
August 31, 2024 - August 7, 2025
Created original designs for event materials, social graphics, ads, and investor decks used across all firm projects. Built and enforced a unified style guide and served as the subject matter expert for brand consistency and design feedback. Managed freelance designers and trained internal teams on visual best practices and tools.
Product Design Lead at Project Black Adder, Rhizome Systems
July 31, 2021 - August 7, 2025
Designed the identity and UX for a cloud security management platform. Translated complex systems into clean, intuitive designs and worked closely with engineers to implement the designs. Brought structure to ambiguous design needs ranging from logos to dashboards.
Marketing Designer at Residential Real Estate Council
October 31, 2019 - August 7, 2025
Delivered pitch decks, signage, brochures, and email campaigns reaching over 20,000 agents nationwide. Collaborated closely with executives and marketers to ensure communications were clear, cohesive, and visually impactful.

Education

BFA Graphic Design at California Polytechnic State University San Luis Obispo
January 11, 2030 - August 7, 2025
BFA Graphic Design at California Polytechnic State University San Luis Obispo
January 11, 2030 - August 7, 2025

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Financial Services, Real Estate & Construction, Professional Services, Media & Entertainment, Software & Internet