John Higley
Graphic Designer, Art Director
As an award-winning graphic designer, my work has been shown in Communication Arts, Print Magazine, thedieline.com and in the European design publication 2+3D. I've also had a feature article in the German graphic design publication Novum.
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WORK EXPERIENCE – Since 1992
As a freelance graphic designer and art director, I have designed and produced annual reports, logos, corporate identity programs, posters, product and service brochures, catalogs, magazines, packaging, environmental graphics, and websites. My wide range of industry experience includes automotive, healthcare and fitness, non-profit, technology, financial, and a variety of consumer products. I have worked for several notable agencies including Erbe Design and Ryder Communications Group. After working in Los Angeles for seventeen years, I moved to Ashland, Oregon in 2004.
WORK EXPERIENCE – Before 1992
From 1987 through 1992 I was a designer for James Robie Design in Los Angeles. My clients included American Savings Bank, California State Lottery, Dentsu Burson-Marsteller, Pioneer Electronics and TRW.
SKILLS
Working on a Mac since 1987, I have experience in many different graphic and business related software programs. I currently do most of my work in Adobe Creative Suite (CS5), primarily using InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop and Acrobat.
EDUCATION
In 1987 I graduated Cum Laude from California State University, Northridge with a Bachelor of Arts in Graphic Design.