Senior Graphic Designer and Production Artist with extensive experience across advertising, healthcare/pharmaceutical marketing, education, retail, and nonprofit organizations. I bring strong typography and brand judgment together with hands-on production expertise to build structure and consistency from concept through final delivery. Trusted by agencies and direct clients, I’m especially effective on complex, compliance-driven projects that require accurate file preparation, version control, and quality assurance across print and digital formats.

Ann Smith

Senior Graphic Designer and Production Artist with extensive experience across advertising, healthcare/pharmaceutical marketing, education, retail, and nonprofit organizations. I bring strong typography and brand judgment together with hands-on production expertise to build structure and consistency from concept through final delivery. Trusted by agencies and direct clients, I’m especially effective on complex, compliance-driven projects that require accurate file preparation, version control, and quality assurance across print and digital formats.

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Senior Graphic Designer and Production Artist with extensive experience across advertising, healthcare/pharmaceutical marketing, education, retail, and nonprofit organizations. I bring strong typography and brand judgment together with hands-on production expertise to build structure and consistency from concept through final delivery.

Trusted by agencies and direct clients, I’m especially effective on complex, compliance-driven projects that require accurate file preparation, version control, and quality assurance across print and digital formats.

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Work Experience

Brand Development & Website Designer at Charter Oak Forensic Consultants
January 1, 2025 - January 1, 2026
Created visual identity, business materials, and website for a forensic psychiatry practice. Organized criminal and civil evaluation services into clear communications for attorneys, courts, and referring professionals.
Brand Identity & Marketing Designer at CT Center for Pelvic Wellness
January 1, 2025 - January 1, 2026
Designed logo, color palette, typography, business materials, social graphics, and website for a pelvic wellness practice. Created patient-facing communications that explain specialized treatment options in a clear, approachable way.
Publications & Events Designer at Lincoln Healthcare Leadership
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2025
Contributed to the design and production of conference brochures, itineraries, schedules, and large-format sponsor banners for the Home Care 100 Leadership Conference. Produced the 515-profile Cocktail Book by organizing attendee photos, titles, companies, and personalized content into a consistent publication under a compressed deadline.
Corporate Marketing Support Designer at ASSA ABLOY Door Security Solutions
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2025
Revised product brochures and sales collateral within established ASSA ABLOY brand standards. Designed seasonal LinkedIn graphics and holiday campaign assets, preparing final artwork for both print and digital use.
Retail Advertising & Campaign Production Designer at Town Fair Tire
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2026
Designed retail ads, grand opening promotions, sponsorship graphics, and marketing materials for multiple store locations and regional placements. Adapted layouts for different sizes, markets, and campaign needs while maintaining established brand consistency.
Educational Design & Production at TEACHTOWN
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2026
Produced and formatted 90–180 curriculum worksheets within two-day production cycles for Pre-K through high school programs. Maintained and updated InDesign/Photoshop templates, applied established layout and accessibility standards, incorporated revision rounds, and prepared final files across multiple grade levels.
Advertising & Brand Production Designer at Goetze Candy Company
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2024
Created and revised ads, promotional materials, and trade-show graphics. Updated vector artwork, photographed products, and prepared branded assets for print and digital applications.
Labor Law Compliance Production Artist at Poster Compliance Center
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2024
Sole production artist for a nationwide labor law poster library covering all 50 states and municipal jurisdictions. Revised artwork as legislation changed, maintained version control across hundreds of files, and redesigned the full product line of poster headers.
Statewide Brand & Compliance Rollout Designer at William Raveis Real Estate
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2022
Updated hundreds of print and digital assets during a statewide compliance rollout. Applied new regulatory requirements across agent branding, advertising, signage, and web materials.
Pharmaceutical Campaign Production Designer at MEBU Design & Marketing
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2022
Produced print and digital campaign materials for national pharmaceutical brands including Nexium, Crestor, FluMist, Breztri, Cosentyx, and Fasenra. Applied approved copy, required legal content, and established brand standards across multiple formats and campaign sizes.
Production / Marketing Designer (multiple clients)
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2023
Agency and client production support for a range of initiatives including newsletters, direct mail, event collateral, and art direction/layout. Work included press-ready production and production file revisions within established standards.
Senior Graphic Designer & Production Artist
January 1, 2001 - January 1, 2026
Trusted by agencies and direct clients to bring both creative and production expertise to complex projects—from brand development and campaign concepts to multi-page publications, revisions, and final delivery across print and digital formats. Combines typography, brand judgment, and production workflow/quality control for structured, consistent outcomes under changing requirements and deadlines.
Agency Production Partner at CHAVE Design
January 1, 1999 - Present
Long-term agency production partnership supporting a range of client projects including logo development and multi-panel exhibition materials. Designed and produced 36 oversized exhibition panels by organizing historical photographs, captions, and archival content into a cohesive presentation displayed at Madison Town Library and Smilow Cancer Hospital.
Graphic Designer / Production Artist at Adams & Knight Communications
January 1, 1995 - January 1, 2000
Created and produced corporate communications, print advertising, direct mail, newsletters, presentations, and identity materials for The Hartford, MassMutual, and State Street. Worked within established campaign systems, incorporated copy/client revisions, and prepared final files for production.
Graphic Designer / Production Artist at Doug Ely Design Group
January 1, 1993 - January 1, 1995
Developed brand identities, annual reports, brochures, and corporate communications for a range of clients. Took projects from concept and layout through revisions and press-ready production, building a strong foundation in typography and commercial print.

Education

Bachelor of Arts, Graphic Design at Central Connecticut State University
January 1, 1991 - January 1, 1991

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Education, Healthcare, Life Sciences, Non-Profit Organization, Retail, Professional Services, Real Estate & Construction