John Kennedy
Union
Summary
Experienced Graphic Designer with 22+ years in print design/production, preflight, and print-ready layout design.
Skilled in Adobe Creative Suite, file updates, logo creation, and quality control for accurate, press-ready results.
Overview
1
1
Certification
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Graphic Designer
Minuteman Press
Newark, NJ
07.2023 - 02.2026
- Designed print-ready layouts for business cards, brochures, banners, and promotional materials
- Prepared artwork files for offset and digital printing, ensuring accurate bleed, trim, and resolution
- Edited customer logos and images in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign
- Reviewed proofs with clients, correcting typography, color, and layout issues before production
- Handled all print production
- Used cutting-edge technologies to create immersive experiences.
- Worked with clients to gather and define requirements, establish scopes, and manage project milestones.
- Utilized typography techniques to create compelling designs.
- Implemented feedback and suggestions from clients to improve designs.
- Developed original designs for print media, magazines and newspapers.
- Created logos, illustrations and typography for various organizations.
- Coordinated with production staff to resolve file errors and maintain smooth job turnaround
- Converted low-resolution artwork into scalable vector formats for signage and branded materials
- Applied brand guidelines to create consistent marketing pieces across multiple product types
Graphic Designer
Minuteman Press
Edison, NJ
05.2020 - 11.2020
- Coordinated with production staff to resolve file errors and maintain smooth job turnaround
- Converted low-resolution artwork into scalable vector formats for signage and branded materials
- Applied brand guidelines to create consistent marketing pieces across multiple product types
- Organized customer files and artwork archives to support efficient reprints and future revisions
- Developed creative design for print materials, brochures, banners, and signs.
- Conceptualized creative designs for print materials, banners, and signs.
- Created digital image files for use in digital and traditional printing methods.
- Improved client satisfaction by creating visually appealing and impactful graphic designs for various marketing materials.
- Reviewed proofs with clients, correcting typography, color, and layout issues before production
- Edited customer logos and images in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign
- Prepared artwork files for offset and digital printing, ensuring accurate bleed, trim, and resolution
- Designed print-ready layouts for business cards, brochures, banners, and promotional materials
- Utilized typography techniques to create compelling designs.
- Implemented feedback and suggestions from clients to improve designs.
- Employed design fundamentals when selecting typography, composition, layout, and color in design work.
- Developed innovative design concepts that effectively communicated brand identity and boosted overall brand awareness.
- Managed multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring timely completion of deliverables while maintaining high-quality standards.
- Conceptualized unique logo designs for startups, establishing strong visual identities that resonated with target markets.
- Completed final touches for projects such as images sizes and font selection.
- Met with customers to present mockups and collect information for adjustments.
- Completed final touches for projects before rollout.
- Achieved consistent look and feel across all company materials, reinforcing brand identity.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
- Streamlined project workflows, ensuring timely delivery of design projects.
- Collaborated closely with marketing teams to create cohesive designs for campaigns.
- Elevated customer satisfaction by personalizing graphic design solutions.
- Reduced production costs by negotiating better rates with print vendors.
Education
High School Diploma - Fine Arts
Union County College
Cranford, NJSkills
- Graphic design
- Logo design
- File Updates
- Logo creation
- Pre-Flight
Certification
- Certified Graphic Designer / Print Production, Minuteman Press - 3 yrs.
- Licensed Graphic Designer / Print Production - 3 yrs.
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- [Area of certification], [Company Name] - [Timeframe]
Timeline
Graphic Designer
Minuteman Press
07.2023 - 02.2026
Graphic Designer
Minuteman Press
05.2020 - 11.2020
High School Diploma - Fine Arts
Union County College