Rob Jelinski
Senior Visual/ Brand Designer, & Art Director
15+ years across consumer packaged goods, corporate, wellness, luxury, and nonprofit sectors.
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✦ Brand Design, Stage Assets ➤ Digital Design, Packaging
✦ Branding, OOH ➤ Design, Art Direction, Brand Guidelines
✦ Brand & Web Design ➤ Art Direction & Design
✦ Multi-Channel Campaign Assets ➤ Print & Digital Design, Photo Retouching, Collateral
✦ UX, Web Design ➤ Strategic Thinking, Visual Identity Systems
Rob is an Expert in brand identity, packaging design, visual systems, creative direction, and multi-channel marketing assets.
Skilled in leading or working with cross-functional teams, developing strategy, mentoring junior staff, and delivering award-winning design solutions for global and high-profile clients.
Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite, Figma, typography, layout design, and production workflows.
As a Senior Visual Designer, Brand Designer, & Art Director with 15+ years, I harmonize branding, Design, & Strategy to build impact for your brand.
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From early concepting through hands-on design and full creative direction, I lead with a strong artistic vision and a deep commitment to craft.
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I build strategically grounded brands through deep experience in brand guidelines, design systems, and visual identity development, ensuring consistency across every touchpoint.
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I offer extensive experience in print design—including packaging, collateral, and production—and in digital design across campaign asset creation, social media, email marketing, and multi-platform content.
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I lead in-house and cross-functional teams through clear briefings, interdepartmental coordination, and collaborative workflows that keep projects aligned, on schedule, and on budget.
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I manage client relationships end-to-end—from discovery, sales support, and relationship building to leading project pitches, coordinating initiatives, and guiding clients through each phase of the creative process.
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I apply a passionate, detail-driven approach to every project, ensuring design excellence and accuracy from initial concept through final delivery.
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My career spans agency, in-house, and freelance environments, giving me a multifaceted understanding of printing, strategy, creative production, and brand execution.
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Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite, Figma, typography, layout design, production workflows, and incorporating AI tools (as a collaborator) for research, ideation, and feedback.
Rob is passionate about
design, typography, storytelling, creativity, mentorship, and strategic outcomes.
◆ Top Skills
Client Relations, Strategy, Agency Leadership, with Design
& Direction experience across Print & Digital
Recommendations
“What sets Rob apart is not only his professional competence but also his ability to work collaboratively and harmoniously with our organization. He has consistently demonstrated a willingness to go above and beyond in fostering teamwork, providing valuable insights, and contributing to the overall success outcomes. His positive attitude and genuine passion towards excellence creates an inspiring atmosphere for all those fortunate enough to work alongside him.”
Michele Ashley
Talent Manager, Community of Talent,
Rising Tide Capital, Inc.
“I have enjoyed supervising and working directly with Rob at our agency since 2016. His talent spans from brand design, digital to print. All of our project leads, from myself to our CEO, have had pleasant experiences with Rob and his work has elevated client results. He’s become one of our most reliable designers, and we appreciate his dependability, communication, and high caliber of work. I would recommend him for similar work without hesitation.”
Josh Chapell
Senior Accounts Director,
Soundpress
“Rob’s talent as art director and designer stands out in any setting. His unique leadership giftings and passionate personality allow him to build authentic bonds with in-house and cross-functional teams alike. He leads and works with confidence, openness, and unity, making him a great fit for senior design or management roles. He is also a gifted communicator and I have hired him to lead workshops many times.”
Steven Peterman
Senior Curator and Founder,
Brooklyn Art Library & Sketchbook Project
