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Hi, I'm Jeff Drake, a seasoned art director and designer with over 33 years of experience delivering creative leadership across direct mail, trade publications, packaging, and brand identities. I excel at guiding projects from concept through production, coordinating cross-functional teams, and maintaining meticulous attention to detail in fast-paced environments. Beyond hands-on design, I thrive on client communication, art direction, photo shoots, and press checks—bringing ideas to life while ensuring on-time delivery and top-notch production quality. I’m proficient with Adobe InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, and Acrobat, and I’m always eager to take on new creative challenges that push the boundaries of design.…Hi, I'm Jeff Drake, a seasoned art director and designer with over 33 years of experience delivering creative leadership across direct mail, trade publications, packaging, and brand identities. I excel at guiding projects from concept through production, coordinating cross-functional teams, and maintaining meticulous attention to detail in fast-paced environments. Beyond hands-on design, I thrive on client communication, art direction, photo shoots, and press checks—bringing ideas to life while ensuring on-time delivery and top-notch production quality. I’m proficient with Adobe InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, and Acrobat, and I’m always eager to take on new creative challenges that push the boundaries of design.

Jeff Drake

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Hi, I'm Jeff Drake, a seasoned art director and designer with over 33 years of experience delivering creative leadership across direct mail, trade publications, packaging, and brand identities. I excel at guiding projects from concept through production, coordinating cross-functional teams, and maintaining meticulous attention to detail in fast-paced environments. Beyond hands-on design, I thrive on client communication, art direction, photo shoots, and press checks—bringing ideas to life while ensuring on-time delivery and top-notch production quality. I’m proficient with Adobe InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, and Acrobat, and I’m always eager to take on new creative challenges that push the boundaries of design.…Hi, I'm Jeff Drake, a seasoned art director and designer with over 33 years of experience delivering creative leadership across direct mail, trade publications, packaging, and brand identities. I excel at guiding projects from concept through production, coordinating cross-functional teams, and maintaining meticulous attention to detail in fast-paced environments. Beyond hands-on design, I thrive on client communication, art direction, photo shoots, and press checks—bringing ideas to life while ensuring on-time delivery and top-notch production quality. I’m proficient with Adobe InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, and Acrobat, and I’m always eager to take on new creative challenges that push the boundaries of design.

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Hi, I’m Jeff Drake, a seasoned art director and designer with over 33 years of experience delivering creative leadership across direct mail, trade publications, packaging, and brand identities. I excel at guiding projects from concept through production, coordinating cross-functional teams, and maintaining meticulous attention to detail in fast-paced environments.

Beyond hands-on design, I thrive on client communication, art direction, photo shoots, and press checks—bringing ideas to life while ensuring on-time delivery and top-notch production quality. I’m proficient with Adobe InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, and Acrobat, and I’m always eager to take on new creative challenges that push the boundaries of design.

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Lead Graphic Designer at Hunter Engineering Company

January 1, 2008 - Present

Design and production specialist responsible for jobs from concept to completion. Broad roles within the company ranging from creative, technical, management, client contact, and job coordination. Responsibilities include direct communication with clients, art direction on design, photo shoots, and press checks. Responsible for the company’s entire line of direct mail, design and maintenance of all trade publication advertising, and the go-to for all new creative projects within the company. Proficient knowledge of design programs including Adobe InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, and Acrobat. Range of work includes direct mail, trade publication advertising, ad space coordination, trade show graphics, brochures, promotional material, point-of-sale, packaging design, invites, presentation displays, signage, merchandise, custom awards, and logo design.

Senior Art Director at Zimmermann & Associates, Inc.

January 1, 2008 - September 15, 2025

Design and production specialist, responsible for jobs from concept to completion. Broad roles within the company ranging from creative, technical, management, client contact, and job coordination. As a proven asset with a passion and a flair for production and design, responsibilities include direct communication with clients, art direction on design, photo shoots, and press checks. Range of work: magazine and trade publication advertising, ad space coordination, brochures, promotional material, point-of-sale, web design, direct mail, packaging design, corporate ID, fleet design, trade show graphics, and logo design. Clients include: United Van Lines, Mayflower Transit, Midcoast Aviation, Sabreliner Corporation, Trans Advantage, Vanliner Insurance, Cap Gemini Ernst & Young, Arctic Products, JS Logistics, PayneCrest Electric, Jake’s Steaks, Gamma Tree Service, and The Paxton Companies.

Designer - temporary internships at Mallinckrodt Medical Company

January 1, 1993 - September 15, 2025

Responsible for designing brochures, ads, posters, flyers, newsletters, order cards, author cards, journals, construction of various medical card decks, PPT presentations, presentation displays.

Designer - temporary internships at Sherwood Medical Company

January 1, 1994 - September 15, 2025

Responsible for designing brochures, ads, posters, flyers, newsletters, order cards, author cards, journals, construction of various medical card decks, PPT presentations, presentation displays.

Designer - temporary internships at Mosby Yearbook

January 1, 1995 - September 15, 2025

Responsible for designing brochures, ads, posters, flyers, newsletters, order cards, author cards, journals, construction of various medical card decks, PPT presentations, presentation displays.

Lead Graphic Designer at Hunter Engineering Company

January 1, 2008 - Present

Lead Graphic Designer responsible for the full lifecycle of design and production—from concept through completion. Roles include creative direction, technical production, client liaison, photo shoots, and press checks. Managed direct mail campaigns and trade publication advertising; served as primary creative project lead for new initiatives. Proficient in InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, and Acrobat. Scope includes direct mail, trade publication ads, ad space coordination, trade show graphics, brochures, POS, packaging design, invites, signage, and logo design.

Senior Art Director at Zimmermann & Associates, Inc.

January 1, 2008 - September 15, 2025

Design and production specialist, responsible for jobs from concept to completion. Broad roles within the company ranging from creative, technical, management, client contact, and job coordination. Direct communication with clients, art direction on design, photo shoots, and press checks. Range of work includes magazine and trade publication advertising, ad space coordination, brochures, promotional material, point-of-sale, web design, direct mail, packaging design, corporate ID, fleet design, trade show graphics, and logo design.

Designer - Temporary Internships at Mosby Yearbook (1994-95)

January 1, 1995 - September 15, 2025

Designed brochures, ads, posters, flyers, newsletters, order cards, author cards, journals, construction of various medical card decks, PPT presentations, presentation displays.

Designer - Temporary Internships at Sherwood Medical Company (1993-94)

January 1, 1994 - September 15, 2025

Designed brochures, ads, posters, flyers, newsletters, order cards, author cards, journals, construction of various medical card decks, PPT presentations, presentation displays.

Designer - Temporary Internships at Mallinckrodt Medical Company (1992-93)

January 1, 1993 - September 15, 2025

Designed brochures, ads, posters, flyers, newsletters, order cards, author cards, journals, construction of various medical card decks, PPT presentations, presentation displays.