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Hi, I’m Craig M. Haynes, a freelance graphic artist based in Gonzales, Louisiana. I specialize in editorial visuals, social media graphics, and marketing materials, delivering high-impact assets that stay true to brand guidelines. Proficient in Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign, I focus on scalable, modular templates that speed up production and maintain consistency across channels. Over the years I’ve collaborated with designers and media teams to translate ideas into polished visuals, posters, ads, catalogs, and web-ready graphics. I’m passionate about storytelling through design and eager to support dynamic editorial and marketing initiatives with creative thinking and reliable execution.…Hi, I’m Craig M. Haynes, a freelance graphic artist based in Gonzales, Louisiana. I specialize in editorial visuals, social media graphics, and marketing materials, delivering high-impact assets that stay true to brand guidelines. Proficient in Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign, I focus on scalable, modular templates that speed up production and maintain consistency across channels. Over the years I’ve collaborated with designers and media teams to translate ideas into polished visuals, posters, ads, catalogs, and web-ready graphics. I’m passionate about storytelling through design and eager to support dynamic editorial and marketing initiatives with creative thinking and reliable execution.

Craig M. Haynes

Graphic Designer, Illustrator, Designer, +4

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Hi, I’m Craig M. Haynes, a freelance graphic artist based in Gonzales, Louisiana. I specialize in editorial visuals, social media graphics, and marketing materials, delivering high-impact assets that stay true to brand guidelines. Proficient in Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign, I focus on scalable, modular templates that speed up production and maintain consistency across channels. Over the years I’ve collaborated with designers and media teams to translate ideas into polished visuals, posters, ads, catalogs, and web-ready graphics. I’m passionate about storytelling through design and eager to support dynamic editorial and marketing initiatives with creative thinking and reliable execution.…Hi, I’m Craig M. Haynes, a freelance graphic artist based in Gonzales, Louisiana. I specialize in editorial visuals, social media graphics, and marketing materials, delivering high-impact assets that stay true to brand guidelines. Proficient in Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign, I focus on scalable, modular templates that speed up production and maintain consistency across channels. Over the years I’ve collaborated with designers and media teams to translate ideas into polished visuals, posters, ads, catalogs, and web-ready graphics. I’m passionate about storytelling through design and eager to support dynamic editorial and marketing initiatives with creative thinking and reliable execution.

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Hi, I’m Craig M. Haynes, a freelance graphic artist based in Gonzales, Louisiana. I specialize in editorial visuals, social media graphics, and marketing materials, delivering high-impact assets that stay true to brand guidelines. Proficient in Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign, I focus on scalable, modular templates that speed up production and maintain consistency across channels.

Over the years I’ve collaborated with designers and media teams to translate ideas into polished visuals, posters, ads, catalogs, and web-ready graphics. I’m passionate about storytelling through design and eager to support dynamic editorial and marketing initiatives with creative thinking and reliable execution.

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English

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Work Experience

Freelance Graphic Artist at CMH Graphics

January 1, 2021 - Present

Freelance graphic artist creating editorial visuals, social media graphics, and marketing assets using Adobe Photoshop and InDesign; designs ads and character assets; collaborates with designers and maintains organized project files to ensure brand consistency.

Security/Floor staff manager at Varsity Theatre

November 1, 2016 - Present

On-site security and customer service for theatre patrons.

Co-Executive Producer/Graphics Supervisor at MySceneTV

October 1, 2005 - Present

Senior assistant to the Exec. Producer/CEO; oversees all aspects of visual graphic production; designed exhibit posters, ads, catalogs, and mailings for vendors and dealers.

Barback/Cook at Cadillac Cafe

October 1, 2016 - September 30, 2025

Assisted bartenders with setup/cleanup; prepared food for daily operations.

Security/Doorman/Promotions Director/Bar-back/Bartender at Clicks Billiards

February 1, 2009 - September 30, 2025

Oversaw security for evening events and live music; designed event advertisements; progressed to bartending.

Graphic Artist at Pre-press Systems

March 1, 2007 - September 30, 2025

Prepared advertisements for production in News on Wheels publications.

Graphic Artist/Webmaster at East New Orleans Telephone Directory

March 1, 2004 - September 30, 2025

Designed, laid out, and placed ads; designed and maintained several company websites.

Art Teacher at Orleans Parish School Board

May 1, 1998 - September 30, 2025

Art teacher at Frederick Douglass Senior High School; taught visual arts.

Graphic Artist, Screen Setter at F.R.A. Graphics

March 1, 1997 - September 30, 2025

Handled pre-press for apparel and Mardi Gras items; oversaw artwork transfers, screens, and printing preparation.

Freelance Graphic Artist at CMH Graphics

January 1, 2021 - Present

Communicated directly with clients to accurately interpret their ideas and emotions into custom visual assets using Adobe Photoshop and InDesign for editorial, social media, and marketing applications. Designed ads and character assets while ensuring high standards in layout, typography, and color composition in line with client guidelines. Collaborated with other designers to maintain organized project files and adhere to brand standards.

Security/Floor Staff Manager at Varsity Theatre

November 1, 2016 - Present

Provided on-site security and customer service to patrons.

Co-Executive Producer/Graphics Supervisor at MySceneTV

October 1, 2005 - Present

Senior assistant to the Exec. Producer/CEO; oversaw all aspects of visual graphic production. Designed and produced exhibit posters and displays as well as monthly/seasonal ads, catalogs, circulars and mailings for vendors and dealers.

Barback/Cook at Cadillac Cafe

October 1, 2016 - September 30, 2025

Assisted bartenders with setup and cleanup for daily operations, as well as preparation of food.

Security/Doorman/Promotions Director/Bar-back/Bartender at Clicks Billiards

February 1, 2009 - September 30, 2025

Oversaw security for evening events and live music shows; designed advertisements for those events; also worked as bar-back and bartender on weekends.

Graphic Artist at Pre-press Systems

March 1, 2007 - September 30, 2025

Responsibilities included preparing advertisements for production in News on Wheels publications.

Graphic Artist/Webmaster at East New Orleans Telephone Directory

March 1, 2004 - September 30, 2025

Responsible for design, layout and placement of ads; design, maintenance and upkeep of several websites sold by the company.

Art Teacher at Orleans Parish School Board

May 1, 1998 - September 30, 2025

Art Teacher at Frederick Douglass Senior High School.

Graphic Artist, Screen Setter at F.R.A. Graphics

March 1, 1997 - September 30, 2025

Pre-press responsibilities including artwork transfer to film, setting screens for printing, and burning images onto screens.