ANAKIN J. MANBY

SUMMARY & OBJECTIVE

Graphic Designer & Illustrator with a BFA from SCAD (The Savannah College of Art and Design) and hands-on experience in visual identity, print production, and digital asset creation. Proven track record of managing high-volume design workflows at Big Frog Custom T-Shirts, delivering human-centered designs for diverse clients while meeting 100% of production deadlines. Proficient in Adobe Creative Cloud (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign), Figma, and social media strategy. Currently seeking to leverage cross-platform design expertise as a permanent full-time Junior Graphic Designer or Illustrator in the Greater Toronto or Halifax metropolitan areas. Open to relocation.

If you're hiring or know of a team looking for a dedicated and versatile creative in the surrounding area, I would love to connect with you! Please feel free to reach out via email at anakinizboring@gmail.com.

ILLUSTRATOR BY CRAFT. / DESIGNER BY TRADE. / HUMAN-CENTERED CREATIVE.

**CURRENTLY SEEKING ANY PERMANENT / FULL-TIME REMOTE OR HYBRID POSITIONS AS A JUNIOR GRAPHIC DESIGNER, GRAPHIC ILLUSTRATOR, SOCIAL MEDIA MANAGER OR SIMILAR ROLES. FOR BUSINESS INQUIRIES, PROJECT COLLABORATIONS OR JUST WANNA SAY HI, DIRECT ALL EMAILS TO ANAKINIZBORING@GMAIL.COM --- SEEKING OTHER CREATIVE POSITIONS RELATING TO CREATING PROP GRAPHICS DESIGNER, MOTION GRAPHICS DESIGNER, ART DEPARTMENT GRAPHIC ARTIST, KEY ART DESIGNER, CUSTOM GRAPHICS, ILLUSTRATIONS, SOCIAL MEDIA MARKETING, WORKING WITH COLOUR, VIDEO EDITOR, AND EXPLORING DIFFERENT MEDIUMS ARE ALSO OF GREAT INTEREST**

ACADEMIC BACKGROUND

The Savannah College of Art & Design (SCAD)

Location: Savannah, GA | Full-Time / Student

Location Type: On-site

Bachelor's of Fine Arts (BFA) in Graphic Design | Minor in Illustration

Concentration in Animated Illustration & Publication Design

CHAPTERS & ASSOCIATIONS

Alpharetta / Exiles Rugby Football Club *
The Temple - RSJI - LGBTQIA+
Young Jewish Professionals (YJP)
SCAD Hillel
Illustration Society
American Institute for Graphic Arts (AIGA)

CURRENT EXPERIENCE

Big Frog Custom T-Shirts & More | MAY. 2025 - **PRESENT**

Atlanta, GA | Permanent / Full-Time

Location Type: Onsite

Graphic Designer

Produced over 50+ custom graphic assets weekly for diverse clients, maintaining a 98% customer satisfaction rate and meeting 100% of production deadlines
Developed 20+ unique visual identity concepts weekly, ensuring 100% adherence to brand guidelines and client specifications
Managed client communications and feedback loops, optimising production workflows to reduce design revision by 95%

Social Media Manager

Spearheaded social media strategy and content pillars, resulting in a 75% increase in organic reach and follower growth across Instagram and LinkedIn
Designed and distributed high-engagement digital assets, utilising platform analytics to optimise post timing and increase engagement rates by 15%
Managed community engagement and social listening, proactively responding to inquiries to maintain positive brand sentiment and a 87% response rate

PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE

Big Frog Custom T-Shirts & More | JAN. - MAY. 2025

Atlanta, GA | Permanent / Full-Time

Location type: Onsite

Print Production Specialist

Provide technical consultations to clients on substrate compatibility, selecting optimal print methods, (Direct-To-Garment, Vinyl, Heat Press) to ensure high-fidelity image reproduction
Execute pre-press workflows and daily colour calibration for high-volume printing equipment, ensuring CMYK accuracy and alignment with Pantone Matching System (PMS) standards
Conduct rigorous Quality Assurance (QA) inspections on all output, performing real-time mechanical adjustments to equipment to minimize material waste and maintain a 98% error-free production rate

Faster Than Light | NOV. 2025 - **PRESENT**

Kyiv, Ukraine | Contract / Part-Time

Location Type: Remote

Graphic Design Consultant

Spearheaded visual communications strategies and design consultations for diverse clients, aligning creative deliverables with brand identity and business objectives
Conceptualised and executed end-to-end design solutions for both digital and print media, managing project timelines from initial discovery to final asset delivery
Developed high-fidelity wireframes mock-ups, and prototypes to streamline stakeholder reviews and accelerate the design approval process
Collaborated cross-functionally with key stakeholders translating feedback into iterative design revisions to ensure client satisfaction and project alignment
Managed a diverse project portfolio concurrently, leveraging industry-standard design tools to maintain strict deadlines and high-quality production standards

The Web Design Robot | MAR. 2025 - **PRESENT**

St. Louis, MO | Contract / Part-Time

Location Type: Remote

Consultant & Graphic Designer

Partnered with corporate and non-profit clients to define brand objectives, delivering strategic design solutions that optimised visual communication and audience engagement
Analysed complex client requirements and project briefs to develop comprehensive, end-to-end design concepts from initial conception through final delivery
Built interactive prototypes and high-fidelity mock-ups to effectively demonstrate user flows, layout structures, and visual hierarchies prior to production
Sourced and vetted production materials and digital assets, ensuring all deliverables met quality standards, budget constraints, and technical specifications
Collaborated cross-functionally with creative professionals and developers to streamline project workflows, maintain production timelines, and ensure cohesive design executive

Manby Design Studio & Co. | JUN. 2024 - **PRESENT**

Atlanta, GA | Freelance / Part-Time

Location Type: Remote

Founder & Creative Designer

Spearheaded end-to-end creative direction and tailored brand strategies for diverse clients, aligning visual assets with core business goals to achieve a 100% project success rate
Optimised multi-platform print and digital design solutions, establishing unified visual identity systems, layouts, and brand guidelines that elevated marketing positioning for clients
Executed high-impact visual storytelling and targeted content creation based on demographic research, driving audience engagement across client portfolios

YouTube, LLC | APR. 2018 - **PRESENT**

Atlanta, GA | Freelance / Part-Time

Location Type: Remote

Founder & Content Creator | Title: @ANAKINIZBORING

URL: https://www.youtube.com/@anakinizboring

Orchestrated end-to-end multimedia production and concept development based on market trend analysis, tailoring long–and short–form video content to target demographics to drive channel growth
Authored comprehensive scripts, narrative storyboards, and high-conversion calls-to-action (CTAs) to maximise audience retention, viewer engagement, and brand consistency
Executed advanced video editing and post-production workflows, seamlessly integrating motion graphics, visual transitions, sound design, and audio effects using industry-standard software

The Savannah College of Art & Design (SCAD) | OCT. 2023 - MAR. 2024

Savannah, GA | Part-Time / Student

Location type: Hybrid

Lead Graphic Designer | Title: "Settling In"

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Spearheaded the visual identity and promotional design for the project “Settling In”, collaborating directly with the Executive Producer, Writer and Director to align marketing assets with a specific narrative vision
Conceptualised, prototyped, and executed the comprehensive layout strategy for the official promotional poster, establishing the overall aesthetic, typography, and visual hierarchy
Managed iterative design pipelines, efficiently integrating stakeholder feedback and constructive critique to refine composition and finalise assets under tight production deadlines
Maintained strict asset management and quality control standards, delivering high-resolution print and digital deliverables optimised for promotional distribution

Learning Ridge, LLC | JAN. - MAR. 2025

Atlanta, GA | Contract / Internship

Location type: Hybrid

Lead Graphic Designer

Spearheaded the development of comprehensive brand identity materials, establishing cohesive guidelines to ensure strict cross-platform consistency across print and digital media
Conducted qualitative user research and usability testing to drive date-informed design decisions, significantly optimising user experience (UX) architectures and interface navigation
Integrated emerging design software and advanced technical workflows, accelerating production efficiency and ensuring alignment with cutting-edge industry standards

APCO Signs | NOV. 2024

Atlanta, GA | Permanent / Full-Time

Location Type: On-Site

Graphic Layout Specialist

Collaborated cross-functionally with departmental stakeholders to engineer precise graphic layout materials, translating complex data and conceptual designs into high-impact architectural signage systems that supported program objectives
Executed meticulous pre-flight analysis of comprehensive project briefs, diagnosing technical design specifications and recommending optimal materials, substrates, and visual formats for manufacturing
Enforced strict adherence to environmental graphic design (EGD) standards and brand guidelines, optimizing typography, vector assets, and spatial layout hierarchy to guarantee flawless print production readiness

Quantum Pulse Consulting | JUN. - SEPT. 2024

Detroit, MI | Contract / Internship

Location type: Remote

Lead Graphic Designer

Oversaw and directed cross-functional design projects within the creative department, implementing rigorous quality control protocols to maintain absolute brand consistency across all produced graphic content
Conceptualized and engineered high-impact presentation decks and brand identity materials for client proposals, securing executive buy-in and streamlining status updates for high-value, ongoing projects
Collaborated seamlessly with multi-disciplinary departments to coordinate, align, and deploy multimedia marketing assets, expanding the brand's unified digital footprint

The Savannah College of Art & Design (SCAD) | OCT. 2023 - MAR. 2024

Savannah, GA | Part-Time / Student

Location type: Hybrid

Lead Graphic Designer | Title: DO EVERYTHING IN LOVE

URL: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fDUJSUMQg9E

Collaborated directly with the Executive Producer and Director to direct visual development, aligning promotional poster assets with the core narrative and creative vision of the production
Planned, prototyped, and engineered the comprehensive visual identity and spatial layout hierarchy, establishing strict brand consistency and design aesthetics for key marketing materials
Executed rapid design iterations and layout optimisations based on stakeholder feedback, applying constructive analysis to refine typography and finalize high-fidelity assets for print production

PRE-COLLEGE PROGRAMMES

The Savannah College of Art & Design (SCAD) | JUN. - JUL. 2019

Savannah, GA | Full-Time / Student

Location type: On-site

SCAD Rising Star Participant

Completed an elite, immersive pre-college program for high-achieving artists, successfully earning college credits in advanced foundational art and design coursework
Conceptualized, engineered, and curated a high-caliber visual art portfolio, developing advanced technical skills across multiple traditional and digital mediums
Selected to showcase finalized creative works at an competitive art exhibition, presenting high-fidelity assets to faculty, peers, and industry professionals at the program's conclusion

Servant & Leadership Training (SALT) | JUN. 2017 - AUG. 2018

Alton, NH | Contract / Camp Leader

Location Type: On-site

Camp Leader

Cultivated expertise in advanced servant-leadership principles, applying structured management methodologies to lead peer groups and optimize team operations in a high-energy environment
Leveraged high emotional intelligence (EQ) and interpersonal communication to manage group dynamics, foster continuous professional development, and resolve conflicts efficiently
Built and sustained a culture of empowerment and inclusivity, orchestrating complex group initiatives, team-building activities, and collaborative exercises that enhanced participant engagement

VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE

The Institute for Global Transformation (IFGT) | OCT. 2025 - **PRESENT**

Flowery Branch, GA | Volunteer

Location Type: Hybrid

Social Media Expert & Junior Graphic Designer

Collaborated with cross-functional marketing teams to generate, edit, and deploy multimedia content (original graphics, video, and HTML), establishing meaningful community connections and driving targeted call-to-action (CTA) conversions
Formulated and executed data-driven social media strategies aligned with macro-marketing objectives, auditing channel analytics to deliver actionable insights on audience growth, reach, impressions, and referral traffic
Partnered with creative web and marketing teams to align organic and paid media campaigns, successfully amplifying brand awareness, maximizing community engagement, and increasing organization membership
Engineered high-fidelity visual assets—including logos, social graphics, and web banners—utilizing Adobe Creative Suite and Figma while maintaining absolute brand consistency across digital platforms
Managed rapid design iteration cycles based on creative direction and senior feedback, mastering advanced typography and layout principles while delivering multiple high-volume projects under strict deadlines

Lighthouse Family Retreat | MAR. 2019

Destin, FL | Volunteer

Location Type: On-site

Student Volunteer & Operations Coordinator

Orchestrated and led structured youth and student activities, managing group dynamics and ensuring an engaging, supportive environment for participants
Executed high-volume hospitality services, streamlining meal preparation, dining logistics, and facility turnaround workflows to maintain strict health and presentation standards
Managed event space preparation and environmental design, directing the setup, themed decoration, and maintenance of guest housing to elevate the overall user experience
Collaborated on cross-functional logistics workflows, driving efficient program setup, asset tracking, and rapid facility teardown to meet strict operational timelines

QUALIFICATIONS

TECHNICAL SKILLS:

Meta Business Suite
Hootsuite
Sprout Social
Adobe Creative Suite
Figma
Digital Asset Management
Visual Identity
Typography
Colour Theory
Composition
Grid Systems
Print Production
Pre-Press
Mockups
Version Control
File Optimisation
Brand Guidelines
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Creative Brainstorming
User-Centered Design
Task Management
Deadline-Driven
AI-Powered Design Tools
Brand Consistency
Visual Storytelling
Multimedia Production
Content Calendar
Campaign Management
Social Listening
Social Media Management
Google Workspace
Microsoft Office 365
Final Cut Pro X
CapCut
Procreate

SOFT SKILLS:

Communication
- Verbal & Written
- Active Listening
- Body Language
- Negotiation
- Persuasion
- Clarity
Leadership
- Integrity
- Empathy
- Confidence
- Influence
- Accountability
- Change Management
TeamWork
- Collaboration
- Conflict Resolution
- Feedback
- Coordination
- Attentiveness
- Reliability
Adaptability
- Flexibility
- Critical Thinking
- Open-Mindedness
- Creativity
- Self-Improvement
- Motivation