I'm a seasoned graphic designer and art director with over 15 years of experience in branding, marketing, presentation design, packaging, editorial layout, and photography across print and digital. I’ve delivered high-impact work for global brands and long-term freelance clients, blending creative vision with production-ready execution. I thrive on collaborative, fast-paced environments where strategy and attention to detail meet beautiful, on-brand visuals. I’m proficient in Adobe Creative Suite and enjoy leading projects from concept through final delivery, always aiming to elevate the client’s story through thoughtful design.

Caroline Hilber

I'm a seasoned graphic designer and art director with over 15 years of experience in branding, marketing, presentation design, packaging, editorial layout, and photography across print and digital. I’ve delivered high-impact work for global brands and long-term freelance clients, blending creative vision with production-ready execution. I thrive on collaborative, fast-paced environments where strategy and attention to detail meet beautiful, on-brand visuals. I’m proficient in Adobe Creative Suite and enjoy leading projects from concept through final delivery, always aiming to elevate the client’s story through thoughtful design.

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I’m a seasoned graphic designer and art director with over 15 years of experience in branding, marketing, presentation design, packaging, editorial layout, and photography across print and digital. I’ve delivered high-impact work for global brands and long-term freelance clients, blending creative vision with production-ready execution.

I thrive on collaborative, fast-paced environments where strategy and attention to detail meet beautiful, on-brand visuals. I’m proficient in Adobe Creative Suite and enjoy leading projects from concept through final delivery, always aiming to elevate the client’s story through thoughtful design.

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Work Experience

Senior Graphic Designer (Freelance / Contract) at Caroline Hilber Design LLC
January 1, 2016 - Present
Provide branding, marketing, presentation design, packaging, editorial layout, and photography services for national and global clients across print and digital deliverables. Work includes executive-ready presentations, retail packaging systems, production-ready marketing collateral, and brand-consistent creative across campaigns and communications. Selected Clients: Google; Sodexo North America; Singleton & Partners; Stark Enterprises; Hyperion Root Cause; Malley’s Chocolates; Fresenius Medical Center; Oatey Plumbing
Senior Creative Designer at Hitachi Healthcare
January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2017
Designed national print and digital marketing distributed across the U.S. and adapted for international use, including brochures, ads, newsletters, and large-format pieces, while supporting customer marketing initiatives and campaign communications across email and web.
Production Manager at Great Lakes Publishing (Cleveland Magazine)
January 1, 2011 - December 31, 2015
Led editorial layout and print production for Cleveland Magazine and special publications, managing schedules and coordinating staff and freelancers while producing print and web advertising and maintaining consistent quality under weekly deadlines.
Production Manager at Village Voice Media (Scene / Houston Press)
January 1, 2006 - December 31, 2011
Managed weekly publication layout and production workflow across multiple markets, supervising teams of designers and freelancers while delivering editorial pages, special issues, and marketing/sales creative used across 16 publications nationwide.
Graphic Designer at Scott Enterprises, Inc.
January 1, 2003 - December 31, 2005
Served as the sole in-house designer supporting branding and marketing for 17 hospitality and entertainment businesses, creating promotional materials for hotels, restaurants, conference operations, and Splash Lagoon Water Park Resort.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Art (Graphic Design Concentration) at Mercyhurst University
January 11, 2030 - May 1, 2004

Qualifications

Print & Digital Media Publication Using Adobe InDesign
January 11, 2030 - March 24, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Healthcare, Software & Internet, Travel & Hospitality