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Brian J. Coughter
Senior Graphic Designer | Creative Director
brian@coughter.net
561.248.0581
Professional Summary
Creative, self-motivated, and highly detail-oriented Senior Graphic Designer with over 30 years of experience in visual branding, social media marketing, package design, 3D product modeling, photography, videography, and drone piloting. Adept at developing innovative design solutions that elevate brand identity and drive customer engagement. Proven ability to manage multiple projects, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and deliver compelling marketing campaigns.
Core Skills
Graphic Design & Branding
Social Media Marketing and Content Strategy
Package & Label Design
3D Product Modeling and Visualization
Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Premiere, After Effects, etc.)
Microsoft 365 Office Suite
Autodesk 3DS Max, Blender, and Chaos V-Ray
Campaign Development & Management
Client Communication & Project Leadership
Professional Photography and videography, including FAA Part 107 licensed
Professional Experience
Creative Director, Senior Graphic Designer & Marketing Specialist
Compass Health, Tequesta, FL — April 2023 – November 2025
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 (Remote)
Nestle Health Sciences / Garden of Life, Palm Beach Gardens, FL — February 2011 – March 2022
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 — February 2003 – February 2011
Designed marketing collateral, client employee benefits collateral
Managed social media accounts, content calendars, and advertising campaigns
Designed and produced RFP binders, materials, and presentations
Professional photography
Designed the GUI for the proprietary Bentek online enrollment platform
Copywriting and technical writing
Education
Trade Certificate in Graphic Design / Marketing / Visual Communications
North Technical Education Center — 1995
Associate of Arts
Palm Beach State College — 1997
Certifications
Adobe Certified Expert (ACE) in Adobe Creative Suite
Cisco CCNA, Microsoft MCSE
FAA Part 107 Licensed Drone Pilot
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