Robert Roebuck

Versatile Senior Graphic Designer and Art Director with deep industry experience translating brand vision into high-impact visual narratives across print, digital, and retail marketing platforms. Expert in the Adobe Creative Suite, with a complete mastery of typography, visual hierarchy, and multi-channel campaign execution. Proven ability to manage end-to-end production, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and maintain strict brand consistency in fast-paced, high-volume retail environments.

Graphic Designer (Freelance) - Refresh Magazine and Hot Deals Coupon Book - Suwanee, GA

(2020-01)

• Orchestrate advertising designs for the flagship monthly magazine alongside two digest-size publications.
• Manage the end-to-end design and print production of multi-page layouts while strictly preserving typographical accuracy, hierarchy, and aesthetic consistency.
• Simplify production workflows, reducing turnaround time by 10%.
• Cultivate distinctive brand identities and custom logo designs for regional businesses, significantly elevating their market presence across print, digital, and promotional media.
• Revise design strategies to elevate brand presence in competitive markets.
• Handle all preflight details with account teams and printers to ensure zero production delays and error-free print runs.
• Manage website updates and design social media content accompanying each print edition, driving reader engagement and expanding the magazine's digital presence.

Graphic Designer - Digital Precision - Alpharetta, GA

(2024-01 - 2026-01)

• Executed the end-to-end design and pre-press production for wide-format operations, specializing in high-precision layouts for vehicle wraps, custom wall murals, banners, trade show booths, and environmental signage.
• Coordinated with production manager for preflighting, press readiness, and deadlines.
• Collaborated with clients to define project scopes and establish technical design parameters.
• Performed on-site architectural measurements for preparation of initial design work to ensure accuracy.

Art Director / Lead Graphic Designer - Town Values Magazine - Monroe, GA

(2010-01 - 2020-01)

• Directed advertising campaigns and end-to-end, multi-page production for eight monthly magazines.
• Streamlined design processes, increasing output efficiency by 20%.
• Spearheaded creative design for a wide array of print and digital platforms.
• Ensured design alignment with company standards by supervising seven freelancers.
• Revamped design aesthetics, boosting brand visibility and reader engagement.
• Oversaw creation of high-quality promotional materials, ensuring strict compliance with design standards.
• Partnered with account executives and commercial print vendors to guarantee flawless file preparation, strict technical compliance, and adherence to tight production deadlines.

Team Lead / Senior Graphic Designer - Network Communications - Lawrenceville, GA

(2000-01 - 2010-01)

• Managed the design and execution of display advertisements for nationwide digest-size magazines (Apartment Finder, The Real Estate Book, and Mature Living Choices), ensuring adherence to budget and timeline constraints.
• Led production team, enhancing project delivery by 15% through streamlined processes.
• Orchestrated the creation of innovative promotional materials, boosting customer engagement.
• Mentored junior designers, boosting team productivity, performance, and design quality.

Associate of Arts - Visual Communications - The Art Institute of Atlanta (1992-01 - 1994-01)