More about myself

I am a graphic communication designer with 8 years of experience leading brand development and integrated marketing campaigns across print, digital, environmental, and motion graphics. At Cedarville University I contribute to large-scale recruitment and advancement initiatives, including a national fundraising campaign that raised over $205 million. I am experienced in guiding projects from concept through production with a strong focus on clarity, cohesion, and strategic thinking.

Outside of work I enjoy being outdoors as much as possible, which can mean cycling, running, hiking, playing disc golf, or walking my dog. Since I live in Ohio I do have to endure dreary winters, so I also entertain myself indoors by reading as many books as possible, playing games with friends, or writing.

Resume

Core Competencies

• Brand Identity & Systems
• Print & Publication Design
• Environmental Graphics
• Event Branding
• Motion Graphics & Animation
• Art Direction
• Photography Direction
  

Software

• Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, After Effects)

Hobbies

• Hiking, running, cycling, disc golf
• Photography
• Creative writing
• Reading as many books as possible; I am partial to science fiction and fantasy but also read a lot of religious/philosophical works
  

Education

University of Cincinnati

Bachelor of Science in Graphic Communication Design

College of Design, Art, Architecture and Planning (DAAP)
Five semesters of full-time, paid cooperative internships integrated into program.

Professional Experience

Cedarville University — Cedarville, OH

2017–present | Full-time staff

• Guide internal clients through discovery, objective setting, creative direction, feedback, and final production.
• Manage multiple concurrent projects from concept to completion while meeting deadlines and upholding brand standards.
• Annually design and execute the Homecoming brand across campus-wide signage, self-mailers, social posts, and temporary graphic installations.
• Contributed to the brand build-out of a $205 million national capital campaign, including an animated campaign close presentation shown at Cedarville’s 2025 State of the University.
• Designed branding for a nationwide worship and speaking tour, including bus wrap, print, social ads, motion graphics, and signage.
• Implemented recruitment and advancement campaigns spanning print publications, self-mailers, motion graphics, social media, and digital assets.
• Art direct and coordinate photography shoots to align imagery with institutional brand standards.
• Collaborate with strategists, copywriters, production teams, and vendors to ensure quality and consistency.

Freelance Designer

2016–present | Part-time

• Provide branding and design services for small businesses and independent clients.
• Lead brand identity development from strategy and concept through final brand systems and guidelines.
• Design packaging, marketing collateral, and digital assets tailored to client positioning and audience needs.
• Define project scope, deliverables, timelines, and production specifications to ensure efficient project execution.
• Serve as primary client contact throughout creative development and production.
  

Audible — Newark, NJ

2015-2016 | Internship

• Designed digital marketing assets for social media campaigns supporting brand engagement initiatives.
• Assisted creative team in executing high-volume, fast-turn digital content.

Barefoot Proximity — Cincinnati, OH

2014 | Internship

• Contributed to ideation and development of digital advertising campaigns.
• Designed presentation decks and visual materials for client proposals and strategic updates.

Seth Gillespie

Graphic Designer

Contact me

Email: sethtgillespie@gmail.com

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