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Jason Bair

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Hello, I’m Jason Bair, a graphic designer based in Upper Arlington, Ohio, specializing in branding, signage, and visual communication.

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Hello, I’m Jason Bair, a graphic designer based in Upper Arlington, Ohio, specializing in branding, signage, and visual communication. I help organizations translate ideas into clear, compelling visuals that support business goals and audience engagement.

With 20+ years of experience, I’ve led design and production workflows for clients like The Ohio State University, G&J Pepsi, ADAMH Board, and Columbus Metropolitan Housing Authority. I’m passionate about collaborative leadership, ongoing learning, and delivering innovative signage and digital design solutions that strengthen teams and brands.

  • 15 years' experience
  • Joined April 2026

Industry experience

  • Media & Entertainment
  • Manufacturing
  • Professional Services
  • Education
  • Government

Work experience· 5 roles

Graphic Designer · Quality Custom Signs & GraphicsFeb 2024 – Mar 2026 · 2 yrs 2 mos

Collaborated with clients to define project objectives, translate creative needs into clear visual directions, and deliver design solutions aligned with brand identity, audience expectations, and business goals. Managed full-cycle design projects from concept development through final production, ensuring adherence to brand standards, technical requirements, and deadline-driven workflows. Created innovative, results-oriented designs that elevated brand messaging and improved audience engagement across print and digital platforms. Leveraged Adobe Creative Suite to produce production-ready graphics with precision and efficiency across multiple concurrent projects.

Digital Operations Lead/Lead Graphic Designer · Advance Sign GroupOct 2019 – Feb 2024 · 4 yrs 5 mos

Developed and produced detailed signage drawing sets for national projects, ensuring technical accuracy, production readiness, and seamless execution across installation, fabrication, and field teams. Interpreted construction documents, site surveys, photographs, and client specifications to integrate local sign codes and regulatory requirements into precise, compliant files. Coordinated with business development, engineering, design, project management, and manufacturing teams to align project requirements, streamline workflows, and drive end-to-end project delivery. Supported account growth through consistent design excellence and reliable cross-department collaboration.

Production Designer · Designer Sign SystemsAug 2018 – Oct 2019 · 1 yr 3 mos

Produced high-quality design work with a strong focus on speed, accuracy, and client requirements, ensuring all deliverables met production standards. Executed end-to-end wide-format production processes, including digital printing, vinyl preparation and application, and finishing. Created detailed signage drawing sets for national projects by interpreting construction documents and project management requirements into production-ready files. Evaluated site survey data and local sign code regulations to ensure designs were compliant and optimized for installation.

Senior Graphic Designer · Archer Sign CorporationJun 2016 – Aug 2018 · 2 yrs 3 mos
Graphic Designer/Production Artist · Synergy, Sign and GraphicsMay 2010 – Jun 2016 · 6 yrs 2 mos

Education

Associate's degree in Visual Communications · Art Institute of Pittsburgh1992 – 1994

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