I'm a well-seasoned graphic designer, marketer and illustrator who has created for Fortune 500 companies and helped Days Inns and BioGuard move from regional to national prominence. I’m a collaborative and hands-on creative professional who thrives on clean, straightforward communications that align with brand goals. I believe in delivering cohesive branding across print, packaging, and digital, with attention to typography, layout, color theory and storytelling. I bring experience across branding, design development, and illustration to every project, always aiming for clear, impactful results that resonate with consumers, employees and suppliers.…

David G Hart

I'm a well-seasoned graphic designer, marketer and illustrator who has created for Fortune 500 companies and helped Days Inns and BioGuard move from regional to national prominence. I’m a collaborative and hands-on creative professional who thrives on clean, straightforward communications that align with brand goals. I believe in delivering cohesive branding across print, packaging, and digital, with attention to typography, layout, color theory and storytelling. I bring experience across branding, design development, and illustration to every project, always aiming for clear, impactful results that resonate with consumers, employees and suppliers.…

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I’m a well-seasoned graphic designer, marketer and illustrator who has created for Fortune 500 companies and helped Days Inns and BioGuard move from regional to national prominence. I’m a collaborative and hands-on creative professional who thrives on clean, straightforward communications that align with brand goals.

I believe in delivering cohesive branding across print, packaging, and digital, with attention to typography, layout, color theory and storytelling. I bring experience across branding, design development, and illustration to every project, always aiming for clear, impactful results that resonate with consumers, employees and suppliers.

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Language

English
Fluent
French
Intermediate

Work Experience

Director, Branding & Advertising at HomeBanc Mortgage
January 1, 2003 - January 1, 2005
Created corporate branding, graphic standards and advertising campaigns; produced three Fortune Magazine Top 100 Best Companies to Work For profiles, achieving placements #39 (2003), #20 (2004), and #14 (2005).
Fine Art Creator and Producer at Hartworks Creative Group
January 1, 1988 - Present
Founder and lead designer/producer; illustrations of US Navy ships for veterans’ groups; online store for giclée prints at hartworkscg.com
Temporary Creative Director at Judy Garland 100th Birthday Fragrance Project
January 1, 2022 - February 11, 2022
Six weeks as a Temporary Creative Director; continued design of brand and packaging during Covid-related absence.
National Promotions Designer at NAPA Auto Parts Canada USA / NAPA AutoCare / NAPA Racing
January 1, 2006 - January 1, 2023
National monthly retail promotions for more than 600 NAPA Stores; dealer magazine branding; promotions for NASCAR and NHRA sponsorships.
Corporate Logo, Branding Standards & Advertising at HomeBanc Mortgage
January 1, 2002 - January 1, 2006
Corporate logo, branding standards and advertising campaigns; three Fortune Magazine’s 100 Best Companies placements (#39, #20, #14).
Publications Designer at Davis and Associates
January 1, 2001 - January 1, 2010
Publications for Radiotherapy Clinics of Georgia on prostate cancer education.
Brand & Promotions Designer at Superwinch Hoists & Winches
January 1, 2003 - January 1, 2007
New brand line logos and promotions; won 9 New Product awards at SEMA; Retail training instructions that greatly increased online traffic.
Brand Logos/Promotions Designer at Pennsylvania House / Bill Blass Furniture
January 1, 1987 - January 1, 1997
Brand logos and promotions for three Pennsylvania House lines, including the Bill Blass Furniture line and High Point Furniture Market.
Creative/Art Direction at Ogden Design
January 1, 1994 - January 1, 2018
Event graphics and floor plans for Coca-Cola, including the 1996 Olympics; Logos, collateral and packaging for BellSouth Mobility and Cingular Wireless cellular products.
Art Director at Charles Heath Design
January 1, 1988 - January 1, 1993
Product line, packaging and merchandising for Conair and Scunci Hair; designed sample products and displays for testing in Walmart stores.
Art Director at Days Inns
January 1, 1978 - January 1, 1980
Team leader for a national expansion; quarterly magazine The New York Times reported a 50% club growth; Over 55 Travel Club communications.
Art Director at BioGuard Chemicals, Pool, Home and Ag Products
January 1, 1980 - January 1, 1984
Brand line logos, packaging design and retail promotions; national ad campaigns, merchandising and TV ads.
Art Director at Kent Puckett Associates
January 1, 1984 - January 1, 1986
Ads and illustrations for book and magazine publishing; testing ads for consumer surveys at local malls and retail centers.
Art Director at Hunt Snodgrass Design
January 1, 1986 - January 1, 1988
Publications for Delta Airlines, Equifax, Bosch Tools and commercial real estate; ad concepts.
Creative Director / Brand Designer at NAPA Auto Parts Canada / USA / NAPA Racing / NAPA AutoCare
January 1, 2006 - January 1, 2023
National monthly retail promotions for more than 600 NAPA Stores; Dealer magazine for brand cohesion and technical education; NAPA promotions for national and local NASCAR and NHRA Sponsorships.
Branding & Advertising Designer at HomeBanc Mortgage
January 1, 2002 - January 1, 2006
Corporate logo, branding standards and advertising campaigns; Three presentations for Fortune® Magazine’s 100 Best Companies.
Graphic Designer at Davis and Associates
January 1, 2001 - January 1, 2010
Publications for Radiotherapy Clinics of Georgia on prostate cancer education.
Branding & Promotions Designer at Superwinch Hoists & Winches
January 1, 2003 - January 1, 2007
New brand line logos and promotions that won 9 New Product awards at SEMA; Retail training instructions that greatly increased online traffic.
Brand Logos & Promotions Designer at Pennsylvania House / Bill Blass Furniture
January 1, 1987 - January 1, 1997
Brand logos and promotions for three Pennsylvania House lines, including the Bill Blass Furniture line and High Point, NC Furniture Market.
Graphic Designer / Event Graphics at Ogden Design
January 1, 1994 - January 1, 2018
Event graphics and floor plans for Coca-Cola, including the 1996 Olympics; Logos, collateral and packaging for BellSouth Mobility and Cingular Wireless cellular products.
Art Director at BioGuard Chemicals
January 1, 1980 - January 1, 1984
Brand line logos, packaging design and retail promotions; National ad campaigns, merchandising and TV ads.
Design Developer at Judy Garland 100th Birthday Fragrance Project
January 1, 2022 - February 12, 2022
Design development for brand and packaging during Covid lockdown (six weeks).
National Promotions Designer at NAPA Auto Parts Canada / USA / NAPA Racing
January 1, 2006 - December 31, 2023
National monthly retail promotions for more than 600 NAPA Stores; dealer magazine for brand cohesion and technical education; NASCAR and NHRA sponsorship promotions.
Brand / Advertising Designer at HomeBanc Mortgage
January 1, 2002 - December 31, 2006
Corporate logo, branding standards and advertising campaigns; three Fortune® Magazine Top 100 Companies placements (#39, #20, #14 in 2003, 2004, 2005).
Designer at Davis and Associates
January 1, 2001 - December 31, 2010
Publications for Radiotherapy Clinics of Georgia on prostate cancer education.
Brand Designer / Promotions at Superwinch Hoists & Winches
January 1, 2003 - December 31, 2007
Brand line logos and promotions; 9 New Product awards at SEMA; retail training instructions that increased online traffic.
Brand Designer / Promotions at Pennsylvania House / Bill Blass Furniture
January 1, 1987 - December 31, 1997
Brand logos and promotions for three Pennsylvania House lines, including the Bill Blass Furniture line and High Point, NC Furniture Market.
Designer / Event Graphics at Ogden Design
January 1, 1994 - December 31, 2018
Event graphics and floor plans for Coca-Cola, including the 1996 Olympics; logos, collateral and packaging for BellSouth Mobility/Cingular Wireless products.
Designer / Product Packaging at Charles Heath Design
January 1, 1988 - December 31, 1993
Product line, packaging and merchandising for Conair and Scunci Hair; designed and produced sample products and displays for market testing in Walmart stores.
Team Leader / Travel Club Magazine Editor at Days Inns
January 1, 1978 - December 31, 1980
Team leader for expansion from regional to national chain of more than 300 hotels; edited September Days, a quarterly magazine for the Over 55 Travel Club (circulation >350,000).
Publications Designer at Hunt Snodgrass Design
January 1, 1986 - December 31, 1988
Publications for Delta Airlines, Equifax, Bosch Tools and commercial real estate.
Advertising Designer at Kent Puckett Associates
January 1, 1984 - December 31, 1986
Ads and illustrations for book and magazine publishing; testing ads for consumer surveys at malls and retail centers.
Brand Designer at BioGuard Chemicals
January 1, 1980 - December 31, 1984
Brand line logos, packaging design and retail promotions; national ad campaigns, merchandising and TV ads.

Education

Bachelor of Visual Design at Georgia State University
January 11, 2030 - May 2, 2026
Bachelor of Design at Georgia State University
January 1, 1972 - January 1, 1976
Undergraduate studies at University of Georgia
January 1, 1968 - January 1, 1970
BioLab Chemistry at BioGuard Brands (On-the-Job Education)
January 1, 1978 - January 1, 1983
Maternal & Infant Care Education for Young Adults at Grady Hospital
January 1, 1974 - January 1, 1975
Bachelor of Design at Georgia State University
January 1, 1972 - January 1, 1976
at University of Georgia
January 1, 1968 - January 1, 1970
BioLab Chemistry Training at BioGuard Brands (On-the-Job Education)
January 1, 1978 - January 1, 1983
Maternal & Infant Care Education for Young Adults at Grady Hospital
January 1, 1974 - January 1, 1975
Bachelor of Design at Georgia State University
January 1, 1972 - January 1, 1976
Attended / Coursework at University of Georgia
January 1, 1968 - January 1, 1970

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Professional Services, Retail, Travel & Hospitality, Media & Entertainment, Manufacturing, Education, Healthcare
    uniE621 US Navy Amphibious Ship LSD-36
    Digital illustrations of US Navy ships for veterans groups. Design posters of same for sale in our online store.…
    uniE621 Camp Twin Lakes Branding and Guidelines
    Camp Twin Lakes owns and operates three accessible, medically-supportive campuses in beautiful Rutledge and Winder, Georgia. Each of our campuses are fully equipped to accommodate campers of all abilities, making camp safe and fun for everyone. My role was to give the organization an update corporate look that the reflected the fun and care of children with disabilities.…
    uniE621 Judy Garland Fragrance Logo and Packaging
    Judy Garland’s family – Liza Minnelli, Lorna Luft and Joey Luft – contracted with renowned perfumer, Vincenzo Spinnato, to create a fragrance that reminded them of their mom on what would have been her 100th birthday. Critical deadlines for production and packaging were approaching when Vince’s creative director was diagnosed with Covid. Help was needed immediately. A favorite client of Hartworks kindly recommended us; We accepted the challenge and kept the project moving until the director’s return.…