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Eva Coates

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Hi, I’m Eva Coates, a purpose-driven graphic designer with 15+ years of operational leadership turned toward turning complex information into engaging, accessible visuals.

About

Hi, I’m Eva Coates, a purpose-driven graphic designer with 15+ years of operational leadership turned toward turning complex information into engaging, accessible visuals. I love collaborating with in-house teams to design clear, data-rich regional reports and vibrant print and digital campaigns that connect people across the Front Range.

I bring experience building branding guidelines, managing vendor relationships, and developing scalable processes to keep creative work on brand and on schedule. I’m excited to contribute to the Denver Regional Council of Governments by delivering thoughtful design that celebrates community, inspires civic participation, and helps shape a more connected, inclusive region.

  • Joined January 2026

Industry experience

  • Media & Entertainment
  • Professional Services
  • Retail
  • Government
  • Manufacturing
  • Software & Internet

Projects · 1

Work experience· 7 roles

Creative Manager · Burns MarketingMar 2021 – Jun 2025 · 4 yrs 4 mos

Led a creative team of 4 designers, 2 writers, and freelancers from concept through execution. fostered a collaborative environment, defined clear standards for design, content, and execution to ensure alignment with the client’s brand identity and business goals, protected brand integrity by reviewing all creative details, and managed vendor and freelance relationships to achieve successful project outcomes.

Creative DirectorMar 2021 – Jun 2025 · 4 yrs 4 mos

Led and managed a creative team of 4 designers, 2 writers, and external freelancers; oversaw the full process from concept through execution; established clear, measurable standards for design, content, and brand-aligned outputs; collaborated with external vendors; monitored trends in the creative industry.

Graphic Designer · Hunter DouglasJul 2015 – Apr 2020 · 4 yrs 10 mos

Designer of promotional marketing; conceptualized theme-based sales events in digital and print; produced 80 sales event deliverables for national store teams (60% print, 40% digital) within a 6-month timeframe, including direct mail, banner ads, instore displays, and social media.

Studio Director · Factory Design LabsJun 2008 – Dec 2014 · 6 yrs 7 mos
Creative Manager / Graphic Designer · Burns MarketingJun 2008 – Dec 2014 · 6 yrs 7 mos
Director of Production · Karsh/HaganJul 2006 – Jun 2008 · 2 yrs
Studio Director · Factory Design LabsJul 2006 – Jun 2008 · 2 yrs

Education

Certificate of Training Advertising Technology · St Cloud Technical and Community College2030 – 2026
Conducting Usability Testing · The Interaction Design Foundation2030 – 2026
Certificate of Training Advertising Technology · St Cloud Technical and Community College2030 – 2026
Conducting Usability Testing · The Interaction Design Foundation2030 – 2026

Certifications and awards

Certificate of Training Advertising Technology2030 – 2026
Conducting Usability Testing2030 – 2026
Certificate of Training Advertising Technology2030 – 2026
Conducting Usability Testing2030 – 2026

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