I am a dedicated and multi-talented Senior Illustrator, Infographics Specialist, Graphic Designer, Animator, and Syndicated Cartoonist with over 25 years of proven exceptionalism in both web content and print. I have a strong background working with esteemed clients like The Washington Post, Better Homes & Gardens, Cambridge University Press, and Tribune Content Agency. I excel in designing promotional content, interactive and animated media, infographics, logos, and more by utilizing the Adobe Creative Suite to visually storytell on the highest level. Throughout my career, I have held senior creative roles remotely and onsite, developing human-centered designs, compliance illustrations, technical and cybersecurity content visuals, social media media content, and comics that simplify complex scientific concepts. I am proud to have built engaging visuals and audiences, and I continue to deliver high-quality, award-winning work across multiple media platforms.

Tim Rickard

I am a dedicated and multi-talented Senior Illustrator, Infographics Specialist, Graphic Designer, Animator, and Syndicated Cartoonist with over 25 years of proven exceptionalism in both web content and print. I have a strong background working with esteemed clients like The Washington Post, Better Homes & Gardens, Cambridge University Press, and Tribune Content Agency. I excel in designing promotional content, interactive and animated media, infographics, logos, and more by utilizing the Adobe Creative Suite to visually storytell on the highest level. Throughout my career, I have held senior creative roles remotely and onsite, developing human-centered designs, compliance illustrations, technical and cybersecurity content visuals, social media media content, and comics that simplify complex scientific concepts. I am proud to have built engaging visuals and audiences, and I continue to deliver high-quality, award-winning work across multiple media platforms.

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I am a dedicated and multi-talented Senior Illustrator, Infographics Specialist, Graphic Designer, Animator, and Syndicated Cartoonist with over 25 years of proven exceptionalism in both web content and print. I have a strong background working with esteemed clients like The Washington Post, Better Homes & Gardens, Cambridge University Press, and Tribune Content Agency. I excel in designing promotional content, interactive and animated media, infographics, logos, and more by utilizing the Adobe Creative Suite to visually storytell on the highest level.

Throughout my career, I have held senior creative roles remotely and onsite, developing human-centered designs, compliance illustrations, technical and cybersecurity content visuals, social media media content, and comics that simplify complex scientific concepts. I am proud to have built engaging visuals and audiences, and I continue to deliver high-quality, award-winning work across multiple media platforms.

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Work Experience

Senior Graphic Designer and Illustrator at Ripple Effect
August 1, 2024 - Present
Create human-centered design, compliance illustration, infographics, motion graphics/animation, and display signage for Ripple Effect, a consulting and strategic communications company providing services across federal, private, and non-profit sectors.
Senior Technical Illustrator at SimSpace
June 30, 2024 - August 18, 2025
Promoted from Technical Illustrator to Senior-level leader at SimSpace, supporting military-grade cyber security training exercises and simulations by clarifying complex concepts with 508 compliant illustrations, infographics, motion graphics, diagrams, and cartoons. Expanded creative output to marketing, website, and sales departments, creating engaging visuals. Spearheaded conception and execution of popular social media content, cultivating over 2,000 subscribers in two weeks and making it the most-searched brand-related item.
Freelance Illustrator, Graphic Designer at Self-Employed
January 1, 2000 - Present
Provided illustration, graphic design, book cover design, and digital art to clients including The Washington Post, Better Homes & Gardens, Lee Jeans, First for Women, Cambridge University Press, and others. Delivered high-quality creative work remotely for diverse projects.
Syndicated Cartoonist at Tribune Content Agency
January 1, 2004 - Present
Creator of the nationally syndicated comic strip “Brewster Rockit: Space Guy!” involving collaboration with a NASA scientist to produce entertaining and educational comics that simplify intricate space and science concepts, engaging millions of readers on websites and major U.S. newspapers.
Digital Artist | Graphics Director at News & Record newspaper / Greensboro.com
December 31, 2020 - August 18, 2025
Delivered award-winning design, illustration, and graphics for engaging regional audiences. Acted as a creative leader ensuring quality and style protocols, providing guidance to editors, designers, and writers. Created content including writing, researching, illustration, infographics, page design, editorial cartoons, interactive/motion graphics, web-optimized visual assets, and data visualization.

Education

Bachelor of Arts Degree (B.A.) at Kentucky Wesleyan College
January 11, 2030 - August 18, 2025

Qualifications

Multi-Media Professional Bootcamp Program
January 11, 2030 - August 18, 2025
Instructional Design Essentials | Designing the Learner's Journey
January 11, 2030 - August 18, 2025
Premiere Pro 2022 Essential Training Certified
January 11, 2030 - August 18, 2025

Industry Experience

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