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Steven Smith

@stevensmith1

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Graphic designer and motion-focused marketer who leads brand-consistent campaigns across print and digital.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I’m looking to bring creative leadership to print, digital, and motion work—managing high-volume assets with brand consistency, collaborating with strategists and stakeholders, and helping healthcare or community-focused brands connect.

I’m a graphic designer with a career spanning more than a decade across agency advertising, in-house marketing, and college-level design instruction. I’m trusted to lead complex creative initiatives and deliver high-volume, on-brand marketing assets for healthcare and other community-focused organizations.

At CoxHealth, I create hundreds of patient and physician-facing marketing assets across hospitals, clinics, and specialty departments. I manage up to 40 active projects while maintaining brand consistency, production accuracy, and on-time delivery, and I’m regularly assigned Senior Designer or Art Director responsibilities on complex work.

Previously at Revel Advertising, I designed integrated campaign assets across multiple industries while carrying 20+ concurrent projects in a fast-paced agency environment. I partner with creative directors, account managers, copywriters, photographers, and clients to turn marketing goals into cohesive, brand-consistent campaigns.

Alongside my design work, I teach college-level graphic design and Adobe Creative Cloud courses, develop curriculum and project-based coursework, and mentor students through portfolio reviews and design critiques. My work and instruction have been recognized through awards including the NISOD Excellence in Education Award and multiple AAF ADDY recognitions.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Graphic Designer

Current

CoxHealth

Dec 2022 - Present (3 years 7 months)

Create patient and physician-facing marketing assets across the CoxHealth network. Manage up to 40 active projects and provide creative direction, design strategy, photography direction, vendor coordination, and production oversight on complex initiatives.

Brand Consistency Creative Direction Design Strategy Campaign Development Project Management Asset Management Vendor coordination Adobe Illustrator After Effects Premiere Pro Microsoft Office Typography Print Production Motion Graphics

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Graphic Design Adjunct Instructor

Current

Ozarks Technical Community College

Jan 2016 - Present (10 years 6 months)

Teach college-level graphic design courses, including Adobe Creative Cloud, concept development, illustration, and print production. Develop curriculum and mentor students through portfolio reviews, design critiques, and one-on-one feedback.

Instruction Curriculum Development Adobe Creative Cloud Concept Development Illustration Print Production Portfolio Review Design Critiques One on One Feedback visual communication

Graphic Designer & Photographer

Taneycomo Festival Orchestra

Jan 2014 - Jul 2026 (12 years 6 months)

Shaped the orchestra’s visual identity and designed marketing materials including posters, program books, advertising, social media graphics, and motion graphics. Served as the resident photographer documenting concerts and events.

Visual Identity Design Editorial Design Publication Design Print Production Motion Graphics Photography Event Photography Typography Illustration Brand Management

Graphic Designer

Revel Advertising

Jun 2021 - Oct 2022 (1 year 4 months)

Designed integrated campaign assets across multiple industries and partnered with creative and client teams to translate marketing goals into cohesive, brand-consistent campaigns. Managed 20+ concurrent projects while meeting deadlines and quality standards.

Integrated Campaigns Creative Direction Brand Identity Campaign Development Cross Functional Collaboration Project Management Adobe Illustrator Adobe Express Typography Presentation Design Digital Content Design Print Production

Screen Printer & Print Assistant

OTC Campus Print Shop

Jan 2015 - Jan 2021 (6 years)

Ran manual screen-printing production and trained students in the printing process. Assisted with book binding, vinyl graphics, and other printing services for campus departments and outside clients.

Screen Print Print Production Training Bookbinding Production Support Printing Services

Freelance Graphic Designer & Photographer

SJ Graphics

Jan 2008 - Jan 2015 (7 years)

Designed menus, flyers, and posters for local businesses and produced photography for weddings and portraits. Delivered both graphic design and photo production for client projects.

Graphic Design Print Design Layout Design Typography Photography Portrait Photography Illustration Motion Graphics

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Drury University

Bachelor of Science, Graphic and Digital Design

Earned a Bachelor of Science in Graphic and Digital Design from Drury University. Received the Excellence in Design Arts Award and Program Merit Award.