Hi, I'm Tim Parlin—a graphic designer with more than 15 years of experience delivering marketing, print design, publications and ecommerce projects. I've built a substantial portfolio of illustrations and a catalog of published books, and I excel at brand development and applying it across logos, websites, and all company marketing materials. I'm passionate about pairing artistic creativity with new technologies and innovative processes to help brands stand out. I thrive in supporting clients' goals—from concept to production—through thoughtful design, meticulous prepress work, and engaging visual storytelling.

Tim Parlin

Hi, I'm Tim Parlin—a graphic designer with more than 15 years of experience delivering marketing, print design, publications and ecommerce projects. I've built a substantial portfolio of illustrations and a catalog of published books, and I excel at brand development and applying it across logos, websites, and all company marketing materials. I'm passionate about pairing artistic creativity with new technologies and innovative processes to help brands stand out. I thrive in supporting clients' goals—from concept to production—through thoughtful design, meticulous prepress work, and engaging visual storytelling.

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Hi, I’m Tim Parlin—a graphic designer with more than 15 years of experience delivering marketing, print design, publications and ecommerce projects. I’ve built a substantial portfolio of illustrations and a catalog of published books, and I excel at brand development and applying it across logos, websites, and all company marketing materials.

I’m passionate about pairing artistic creativity with new technologies and innovative processes to help brands stand out. I thrive in supporting clients’ goals—from concept to production—through thoughtful design, meticulous prepress work, and engaging visual storytelling.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Graphic Designer at ADHESIVE LABEL
January 1, 2015 - Present
Provide creative concept ingenuity to label designs, web design, package design, illustrations, catalog design, and brochures. Use prepress processing and design creation in label development. Create a company website with illustrations, brand and logo.
Web Designer, Graphic Designer and Illustrator at On the Path
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2015
Illustrated and designed the book cover and jacket for On The PATH; developed promotional website that engaged readers in discussions about the book.
Web Designer / Graphic Designer / Illustrator at On the Path
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2015
Illustrated and designed the book cover and jacket for On The PATH; developed promotional website that engaged readers in discussions about the book.
Graphic Designer at RASW
August 1, 2012 - Present
Successfully developed and implemented brand design for start-up law firm Rupp, Anderson, Squires and Waldspurger P.A. Emphasized brand continuity across various media.
Senior Designer at IGI GRAPHICS
January 1, 2012 - Present
Rejoined and contributed to artwork production for published projects; designed concepts for books.
Graphic Designer at Potek Glass
January 1, 2012 - Present
Interpret and translate glass studio direction into brand-friendly designs; develop logo, print ads and marketing materials.
Graphic Designer at Mill City Press
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2012
Designed cover and interiors for books of varied subjects, including fiction novels, personal finance books, philosophy manuscripts and books on economic theory.
Graphic Designer at Top 20 Press
January 1, 2003 - Present
Provide design and illustration services for books and teacher manuals; produced hundreds of illustrations contributing to five published works.
Senior Designer at IGI GRAPHICS
January 1, 1999 - January 1, 2007
Developed, rendered, and expanded art concepts throughout production of published books. Collaborated with creative team to develop artwork for successful projects. Received critical acclaim for outstanding book design from Booklist and School Library Journal book reviews.

Education

Bachelor of Arts in Studio Arts at University of Minnesota
January 11, 2030 - July 3, 2026
Associate of Design in Graphic Design at Minneapolis Community & Technical College
January 11, 2030 - July 3, 2026
Bachelor of Arts in Studio Arts at University of Minnesota
January 11, 2030 - July 6, 2026
Associate of Design in Graphic Design at Minneapolis Community & Technical College
January 11, 2030 - July 6, 2026

Qualifications

Bachelor of Arts in Studio Arts
January 11, 2030 - July 3, 2026
Associate of Design in Graphic Design
January 11, 2030 - July 3, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Education, Retail, Other, Software & Internet