Carolyn T.

Freelance Graphic Designer @ Self-Employed

About

Designer with extensive experience across print, digital, branding, and content-driven design. Much of my work has involved taking unstructured information and turning it into clean, polished materials that are easy to understand and aligned with brand standards.Accessibility has become an area of growing focus, including technical skill-building, accessible template creation, document remediation, and developing and leading training sessions to teach teams how to create accessible documents and content that meet ADA, Section 508, and WCAG 2.1 AA guidelines.My background includes both in-house and freelance work, including many years in remote environments supporting teams in government, legal, nonprofit, and medical education organizations. Comfortable managing projects from concept through final production, collaborating across departments, and keeping work on track under tight deadlines.Known for being dependable, detail-oriented, and easy to work with, I care about thoughtful structure and finding the right balance between visual appeal and practical communication. Design decisions should be aesthetically pleasing, but also support workflow, usability, and long-term consistency. Feel free to reach out if you think I might be a good fit for your team.

Country

City

United States

Industry

Graphic Design

Skill

Graphic Design, Layout Design, Print Publication Design, Print Production, Logo Design, Document Remediation, Accessibility, PDF Accessibility/Remediation, Editorial Design, Brand Identity, Visual Communication, Typography, Multi-Page Document Design, Report Design, Template Development, Information Design, Brand Consistency, Adobe InDesign, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop

Experience

Freelance Graphic Designer

Self-Employed

1999 - Present · 27 yrs

United States

I've worked with a variety of clients for over 25 years, developing print and digital assets including presentations, marketing collateral, social media graphics, and branding. Projects span from arranging content and building structured layouts through to final production, with overall visual direction when the work calls for it. I also bring accessible document expertise to freelance clients, creating accessible Word documents and templates, remediating PDFs to full compliance, and developing training protocols for teams building accessibility into their workflow from the start.

Director, Design & Publications

Non-Profit Organization

2017 - 2023 · 6 yrs

United States

I managed design across a range of communications including a monthly publication, email campaigns, and marketing collateral. I handled all design and layout independently, working closely with other departments to gather content and keep projects on schedule. Everything was created to meet brand standards and production specs.

Graphic Designer

Law Firm

2010 - 2017 · 7 yrs

United States

I developed and maintained branded templates and created print and digital assets for both internal and external use. I designed consistent layouts and made sure all content met the firm's standards for accuracy, formatting, and production. The role was fully remote, working with internal teams and external partners on ongoing projects.

Manager, Design and Production

Medical Education Company

2003 - 2010 · 7 yrs

United States

I led a small team producing multi-page materials, event collateral, and marketing pieces. I oversaw layout, production, and vendor coordination, working with internal teams to maintain consistency across deliverables. The role required balancing multiple projects and keeping everything moving from concept through final output.