With a lifelong passion for design and illustration, I have honed my skills in various industries, including recreation, sports apparel, manufacturing, academia, and automotive. My diverse experience has equipped me with a broad skill-set which includes marketing collateral design, signage, packaging, cartooning, educational materials, apparel, and digital advertising. I am seeking an opportunity to apply my graphic expertise and contribute to a dynamic team.

Daniel Rabun

With a lifelong passion for design and illustration, I have honed my skills in various industries, including recreation, sports apparel, manufacturing, academia, and automotive. My diverse experience has equipped me with a broad skill-set which includes marketing collateral design, signage, packaging, cartooning, educational materials, apparel, and digital advertising. I am seeking an opportunity to apply my graphic expertise and contribute to a dynamic team.

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With a lifelong passion for design and illustration, I have honed my skills in various industries, including recreation, sports apparel, manufacturing, academia, and automotive.

My diverse experience has equipped me with a broad skill-set which includes marketing collateral design, signage, packaging, cartooning, educational materials, apparel, and digital advertising. I am seeking an opportunity to apply my graphic expertise and contribute to a dynamic team.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Contract Graphic Designer at Wilson Language Training
July 1, 2025 - Present
Redesigned and elevated the style of printed K-5 educational materials, ensuring clean, accurate, engaging, and user friendly layouts for elementary students. Created illustrations and photographs for student curriculum, textbooks, manuals, flashcards, posters, and PowerPoint presentations using Adobe Creative Cloud and AI tools. Proofed, edited, and prepared print-ready and digital-ready files, expediting production and ensuring consistency with branding and formatting standards.
Designer at Dan Rabun Art Works
February 1, 2023 - Present
Created original artwork for merchandising, signage, sports apparel, and messaging, aligning with client brand strategies. Enhanced corporate identities by producing marketing collateral and promotional materials across multiple channels. Designed materials to client specifications, preparing files for print publication. Rendered cartoon illustrations, line art, and technical representations for varied marketing uses. Executed design of social media posts and advertising content, supporting integrated campaigns.
Graphic Designer at The Recreational Group
August 1, 2021 - February 1, 2023
Coordinated design assets for marketing campaigns to ensure cohesive and on-brand messaging across all divisions. Provided logotypes and typography graphics for promotions, projects, product launches, and sales events. Produced marketing collateral, presentation materials, billboard signage, and trade show booth graphics. Designed and published social media content to bring brand awareness.
Graphic Designer at Kennesaw State University
January 1, 2020 - December 1, 2020
Led in the design and development of communication materials which won top honors for the Association of College & University Housing Officers for overall presentation in the 2020 Collegiate Housing Marketing Campaign. Developed marketing collateral, which included print and digital media, to create cohesive and on-brand messaging. Increased student comprehension of the campus by providing directional signage and way-finding graphics. Mentored and directed three Graphic Design students working toward a Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree.
Senior Graphic Designer at Takedown Sportswear
October 1, 2014 - December 1, 2019
Created custom, original designs and illustrations for sublimated sports uniforms including wrestling, softball, rugby, lacrosse, and fishing. Researched design trends and fabric tendencies to inform product development and increase sales. Developed custom layouts and template standards for merchandising and promotional items. Produced illustrations for fan gear suitable for screen printing and embroidery.
Contract Graphic Designer at Acuity Brands Lighting
May 1, 2002 - May 1, 2014
Led a team of designers in creating multiple iterations of Acuity Brand Lighting’s Product Selection Guide Catalog. Redesigned consumer packaging for The Home Depot, resulting in increased sales of 9% year-over-year. Rendered product drawings, line-art, dimensional drawings, and vector graphics for presentations. Enhanced product presence by editing and retouching photos for Lithonia Lighting products. Created in-store signs, posters, banners, and displays for The Home Depot and Lowe’s. Provided logo design and typography graphics for products, promotions, and events. Developed company-wide standards for product renderings and line art. Acted as manager and administrator of company Shutterstock account. Wrote, proofread, and edited copy for advertising and promotions.

Education

Bachelor of Fine Arts, Graphic Design at University Of Georgia
January 11, 2030 - March 3, 2026

Qualifications

Marketing Communications Employee of the Year (Acuity Brands Lighting)
January 11, 2030 - March 3, 2026
Instructor, The Journey (Leadership/Team Building program)
January 11, 2030 - March 3, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Manufacturing, Professional Services, Retail