Brian Coughter
Creative Director, Senior Graphic Designer
Jupiter,FL
Summary
Creative professional with proven track record in leading artistic initiatives and developing innovative campaigns. Known for strategic approach to brand storytelling and visual communication, consistently delivering impactful results. Collaborative team player with focus on achieving creative goals and adapting to evolving project requirements.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Creative Director, Senior Graphic Designer
Compass Health
Tequesta, FL
04.2023 - 01.2026
- Lead the design and execution of brand identity, visual assets, sales collateral design, window graphics, recruiting presentations, signage, event displays, and trade show displays.
- Developed and managed social media campaigns across platforms such as Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn, increasing engagement by over 800%.
Collaborate with sales teams to produce cohesive campaign materials. - Oversee multiple projects from concept to completion, ensuring timely delivery and brand consistency.
Senior Graphic Designer
Nestle Health Sciences / Garden of Life
Palm Beach Gardens, FL
02.2011 - 03.2022
- Led design projects for branding and packaging, enhancing product visibility and consumer engagement.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop marketing materials that align with strategic objectives.
- Designed marketing collateral, advertisements, product labels and packaging for consumer retail products.
- Managed social media accounts, content calendars, and advertising campaigns.
- Developed 3D visualizations for product conceptualization and advertising.
- Created engaging 3D renderings for print production and digital media including FDM and Amazon.
Creative Director, Senior Graphic Designer
Gehring Group / Bentek
Palm Beach Gardens, FL
02.2003 - 02.2011
- Hired and managed a team of 10 department employees.
- Designed marketing collateral, client employee benefits collateral, and brand campaigns.
- Managed social media accounts, content calendars, and advertising campaigns.
- Designed and produced RFP binders, materials, and presentations.
- Professional photography.
- Designed the UI/UX for the proprietary Bentek online enrollment platform.
- Copywriting and technical writing.
- Successfully converted Bentek into a multi-million dollar sister company.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Commercial Art And Advertising Design
Achievements and awards include:
- 4.5 GPA
- Honor Roll
- Awarded First Place in VICA regional design competition and Second Place in state design competition.
Associate of Arts - Graphic Design, Marketing, Visual Communications
08.1995 - 05.1997
Academic studies
- 4.4 GPA
- Honor Roll
Skills
- Graphic design
- Social media marketing
- Creative team leadership
- Concept development
- Visual storytelling
- Deadline oriented
- Advertising campaigns
- Marketing communications
- Package and label design
- Campaign development
- Project leadership
- Photography / Videography
- FAA Part 107 licensed
Active Licenses
- Current and active Florida real estate license
- Current and active Florida 2-15 insurance license
- FAA Part-107 Drone License
Timeline
Creative Director, Senior Graphic Designer - Compass Health
04.2023 - 01.2026
Senior Graphic Designer - Nestle Health Sciences / Garden of Life
02.2011 - 03.2022
Creative Director, Senior Graphic Designer - Gehring Group / Bentek
02.2003 - 02.2011
Palm Beach State College - Associate of Arts, Graphic Design, Marketing, Visual Communications
08.1995 - 05.1997
North Technical Education Center - Bachelor of Arts, Commercial Art And Advertising Design