I am a Senior Graphic Designer and Art Director with over 20 years of experience leading high-volume publication design and production teams. I specialize in Adobe Creative Suite, multi-page magazine layout, and visual storytelling across print and digital platforms. I am a technical-first designer focused on press readiness, color management, and creating cohesive brand experiences. I excel at balancing artistic vision with production discipline to streamline workflows and deliver high-quality results on tight deadlines, collaborating closely with account managers, printers, and clients to elevate brand presence in competitive markets.

Robert Roebuck

I am a Senior Graphic Designer and Art Director with over 20 years of experience leading high-volume publication design and production teams. I specialize in Adobe Creative Suite, multi-page magazine layout, and visual storytelling across print and digital platforms. I am a technical-first designer focused on press readiness, color management, and creating cohesive brand experiences. I excel at balancing artistic vision with production discipline to streamline workflows and deliver high-quality results on tight deadlines, collaborating closely with account managers, printers, and clients to elevate brand presence in competitive markets.

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I am a Senior Graphic Designer and Art Director with over 20 years of experience leading high-volume publication design and production teams. I specialize in Adobe Creative Suite, multi-page magazine layout, and visual storytelling across print and digital platforms. I am a technical-first designer focused on press readiness, color management, and creating cohesive brand experiences.
I excel at balancing artistic vision with production discipline to streamline workflows and deliver high-quality results on tight deadlines, collaborating closely with account managers, printers, and clients to elevate brand presence in competitive markets.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Graphic Designer (Freelance) at Refresh Magazine and Hot Deals Coupon Book
January 1, 2022 - Present
Lead end-to-end production for flagship monthly magazine and two digest-size publications; conceptualize and execute brand identities and logos for local businesses; simplify production workflows, reducing turnaround time by 10%; collaborate with account managers and printers for preflighting and press readiness; oversee multi-page layout integrity with strong typography, hierarchy, and flow; revise strategies to elevate brand presence in competitive markets.
Graphic Designer at Digital Precision
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2026
Design, pre-press file setup, and layout for wide-format print production operations; coordinate with production manager for preflighting and deadlines; perform on-site architectural measurements for initial design work to ensure accuracy; collaborate with clients to define project scopes and technical design parameters.
Art Director / Lead Graphic Designer at Town Values Magazine
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2020
Directed advertising campaigns and end-to-end multi-page production for eight monthly magazines; spearheaded creative design across print and digital platforms; supervised seven freelancers to maintain company standards; streamlined design processes increasing output efficiency by 20%; oversaw preflighting and press readiness with account managers and printers; enhanced promotional materials for brand visibility and reader engagement.
Team Lead / Senior Graphic Designer at Network Communications
January 1, 1993 - January 1, 2010
Managed the design and execution of display advertisements for nationwide digest-size magazines (Apartment Finder, Mature Living Choices, The Real Estate Book); led production team, improving project delivery by 15% through streamlined processes; mentored junior designers to boost productivity and quality; applied expert typography and premium photo retouching for high-circulation national titles.
Graphic Designer at The Fine Print
May 18, 1992 - August 20, 1993
Directed and executed graphic design, logo development, and paste-up production for a full-service screen printing operation; Produced film positives and photostats in support of the screen printing workflow; Conducted client consultations to gather project requirements and deliver design solutions aligned with client goals.

Education

Associate of Arts at The Art Institute of Atlanta
August 27, 1990 - June 5, 1992
Visual Communications

Qualifications

Onyx Certification
November 18, 2024 - November 22, 2024

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Other