I come from a long line of artists, from my great grandfather, my grandfather down to my mother. I began my career as a designer working in more traditional mediums as an artist, more specifically as an illustrator. For several years I was an illustrator for an indy comic book publiser.
It wasn’t until the mid 90’s that I began my studies into the world of digital graphic design.
As a freelance designer, I have worked in many capacities which gave me the opportunities to hone my skills for both commercial design and work in publication. During this time I studied at Sessions School of Design and New Media where I received my certification in both graphic design and web design.
I further developed my proficiency as a designer during my five year employment with TEC Publications. It was during this time that I really gained my proficient knowledge in publishing and production.
From 2000 until 2012 I had a successul freelance design company, Cover 2 Cover Designs, specializing in publication and cover designs; literally designimg over a thousand book covers. I continue to love both the challenge of designing covers, as well as sharing in the excitement of my clients as they following their dreams and careers as published authors.
As a full time designer I have worked at Beacon University, the Columbus Ledger-Enquirer newspaper and currently hold position as Senior Graphic Designer for Masterbuilt Mfg. Co. LLC.
I am a proud father of four wonderful, talented children, share my life with my best friend who is also the love of my life and woman of my dreams, two awesome pups (Oso of course is my shadow), and have found it to be the highest privilege to be able to provide for my family in a career that I mutually love and find very rewarding.
2009-2021
Work and lead others assigned in on-time designs, concepts, art and copy layouts for visual communication media, including carton art, point of purchase materials, packaging, instruction manuals, presentations, print advertisements, trade show displays, product catalogs, mockups and internal forms.
Coordinate the development of carton art, packaging and instruction manuals and marketing materials in a timely fashion to coincide with product shipment requirements, international certificate regulation compliance, and product development cycle.
Manage content, work flow and project tracking. Liaise with engineering department, quality department and marketing department to maintain continuity in design and information flow.
2005-2009
Creation of innovative, effective and communicative advertising designs for a variety of clientele in a fast-paced production/deadline-oriented environment.
Sole Designer for both the N.I.E. (Newspaper In Education) and Circulation Department. Responsible for specialized publication including educational publications for schools, as well as designing coupons, brochures, direct mailers, posters, rack cards and product packaging.
Senior Designer for the Graphics Department, responsible for creating visually strong, impacting designs as well as the use of strong branding and identity strategy-based designs for Spec Publications department and Marketing department.
2002-2012
Freelance graphic designer working for various self-publish companies and independent authors creating custom book cover and other print media designs as well as formatting and typesetting books and novels for publication.
Coordinate between authors and publisher for creative, custom layouts for pre-press while meeting stringent production deadlines. Designing marketing materials for publishers and authors such as brochures and posters for promotions and conventions.
2001-2005
Graphic designer for a self-publishing company, which was also a support service for Beacon University, Beacon University Institute of Ministry and Calvary Christian Life Ministries with responsibilities for typesetting, formatting, and layout of books and novels as well as designing covers that creatively reflect their subject and content.
Lead designer for Beacon University and support services charged with creating a successful branding and collateral design as well as responsible for coordinating and producing of a variety of graphics products and services, providing graphic design and art direction for a variety of graphics products including ads, newsletters, report covers, annual reports, brochures, exhibit displays, and web based promotional material.
Perform print, trim and binding duties in an all-digital print production environment as well as equipment troubleshooting, maintenance and performing routine color calibrations for Docutech Fiery system.
1993-1997
Designing, penciling, lettering, and inking of layouts for editing. Preparation of completed books for press and distribution before publishing deadline. Story line editing.
Representing company at distributor functions and conventions. Corresponding with out of state publisher while managing my own time to make deadlines.
My Creative Art Portfolio is also available for viewing at: www.seansnakenberg.com
Whether a professional inquiry or just a "Hey man, I like your stuff" I'd love to hear from you.
Columbus, Georgia USA