I am a creative design professional with over 20 years of experience supporting product lines and sales programs across global industries. I specialize in turning ideas into engaging visuals, from print collateral to polished digital art, with a focus on crafting compelling presentations that help teams communicate clearly and win business. My career includes in-house design roles at Panasonic and Novartis, as well as freelance presentation design. I’ve earned a Cooper Union scholarship for graphic design and have a track record of delivering high-quality work on time, often under pressure. I enjoy collaborating with teams and using design to tell powerful stories.

Jack Balnave

I am a creative design professional with over 20 years of experience supporting product lines and sales programs across global industries. I specialize in turning ideas into engaging visuals, from print collateral to polished digital art, with a focus on crafting compelling presentations that help teams communicate clearly and win business. My career includes in-house design roles at Panasonic and Novartis, as well as freelance presentation design. I’ve earned a Cooper Union scholarship for graphic design and have a track record of delivering high-quality work on time, often under pressure. I enjoy collaborating with teams and using design to tell powerful stories.

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I am a creative design professional with over 20 years of experience supporting product lines and sales programs across global industries. I specialize in turning ideas into engaging visuals, from print collateral to polished digital art, with a focus on crafting compelling presentations that help teams communicate clearly and win business.

My career includes in-house design roles at Panasonic and Novartis, as well as freelance presentation design. I’ve earned a Cooper Union scholarship for graphic design and have a track record of delivering high-quality work on time, often under pressure. I enjoy collaborating with teams and using design to tell powerful stories.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Top Rated Plus Remote Graphic Designer / Presentation Designer at UPWORK.com
January 1, 2016 - Present
Freelance design work focused on presentation design and graphic design for diverse clients; responsible for slide visuals, branding, and digital assets.
Graphic Design Specialist at Novartis Pharmaceutical
June 1, 2013 - January 1, 2016
Full-time contract designer through agency; design for Novartis spanning print and web, including web banners, PowerPoint Presentations, and digital signage.
Art Director and Creative Services Production Manager at Panasonic of North America
January 1, 1996 - April 1, 2013
Design and production involvement with corporate communications, consumer electronics, and trade design—Print ads, packaging, exhibits, POP; includes expert photo retouching and Keynote Presentations.
Graphic Designer at Kopel Creative
January 1, 1990 - January 1, 1996
Design Studio—Pharmaceutical accounts (including Schering-Plough, Parke-Davis) providing sales collateral materials including packaging, posters, brochures, ads and displays; contributed to portfolio growth.
Graphic Designer at William C. McDade, Inc.
January 1, 1996 - January 1, 1996
Graphic Designer—Design Studio working on pharmaceutical accounts.

Education

Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) at The Cooper Union
January 11, 2030 - April 10, 2026

Qualifications

Full scholarship award for graphic design, The Cooper Union
January 11, 2030 - April 10, 2026

Industry Experience

Healthcare, Manufacturing, Consumer Goods, Professional Services, Media & Entertainment