Jacob Robison

Graphic Designer

Washington, DC, USA

Work Experience

ZGF Architects

Senior Graphic Designer

February 2021 - Present United States

Kolano Design

Environmental Graphic Designer

Created integrated systems for interior/exterior signage, environmental graphics, and wayfinding within complex environments such as university, hospital, and airport campuses. Presented clients with design solutions that adhere to ADA guidelines, zoning ordinances, and visibility requirements. Managed architectural packages from schematic design, through programming, engineering, and permitting documentation, to construction.
October 2018 - February 2021 Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States

ZGF Architects

Senior Graphic Designer

Designed marketing material for business development including pursuit collateral, proposals, and competitive presentations. Supported architectural teams by developing compelling data visualizations that illustrate design narratives and market sector trends. Coordinated and designed environmental graphic programs to ensure high-quality, timely, and on-budget deliverables.
October 2017 - Present District of Columbia, United States

KTD Creative

Senior Designer

Works with the agency’s team of designers, developers and project managers to research, conceptualize and execute thought provoking graphic design. Creates and maintains branding systems over a range of print, interactive and environmental design platforms to seamlessly integrate consistent messaging.
March 2015 - October 2017 District of Columbia, United States

University Of The District Of Columbia

Adjunct Professor

Instructs undergraduate students in the fields of Graphic Design, Typography and Web Design. Develops rigorous exercises, projects and critiques aimed at providing students with a world class education in a public institution. Supports student growth by developing technical proficiency, critical thinking and time management skills.
January 2015 - Present Washington, District of Columbia, United States

Classic Glass, Inc.

Environmental Graphic Designer

Works as a designer in the planning and execution of architectural installations for commercial and residential spaces. Collaborates with architects, engineers and interior designers to develop engaging experiences through striking visual narratives. Advises clientele to define project strategies and present solutions to design problems within built environments.
April 2008 - September 2017 Virginia, United States

The Falcon Lab

Graphic Designer

Worked as a designer & production manager in the creation of print materials for digital, offset & large format output. Developed identity systems & branding strategies in collaboration with clientele for use in print, web & environmental spaces. Designed for a variety of print & web media including advertisements, brochures, annual reports, books, direct mail, posters & signage. Directed production in a fast-paced environment to meet strict deadlines & quality control standards.
March 2006 - April 2008 Vienna, Virginia, United States

Education

University Of The District Of Columbia

Bachelors Degree in Graphic Design

September 2010 - May 2014 Washington, District of Columbia, United States

Butler County Community College

Associate Degree in Graphic Design

January 2002 - May 2005 Butler, Pennsylvania, United States

Awards

Butler County Community College

Distinguished Alumni Award

2010

Skills

Acrobat, Art Direction, CAD Tools, Collaboration, Communication, Consultation, Copywriting, CSS, Dreamweaver, Environmental Design, Graphic Design, HTML, Ideation, Identity Design, Illustrator, Indesign, Information Architecture, Lightroom, Photography, Photoshop, Search Engine Optimization, Typography, Web Analytics, Web Design, WordPress,