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Tim McHugh has a diverse work experience in the field of graphic design and art direction. Tim started their career in 2013 as a Graphic Designer at Fitness Management Group, The Anthony Allen Group, and Eco Gym. In these roles, they were responsible for creating visually appealing designs for various marketing materials.

In 2014, Tim joined Lee Enterprises as a Page Designer, where they utilized their skills in layout and design to create visually appealing newspaper pages.

Tim then moved on to Pinnacle Advertising in 2016, where they have held multiple roles. Tim started as a Graphic Artist, where they created graphics and illustrations for various advertising campaigns. Tim then progressed to the position of Junior Art Director, where they assisted senior art directors and creative directors in developing concepts and carrying out campaigns. Currently, they hold the role of an Art Director, where they manage artist workload, oversees creative approvals, and is involved in the creation of various marketing assets such as logos, storyboards, web banners, social posts, and landing pages.

Throughout their work experience, Tim has displayed a strong skill set in graphic design, art direction, and project management. Tim has a thorough understanding of the creative process and utilizes their creativity to deliver high-quality designs.

Tim McHugh attended Eastern Illinois University from 2009 to 2013, where they obtained a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Graphic Design. In addition to their degree, Tim has obtained several certifications from Lynda.com, including "Drawing and Painting in Photoshop - The Great Training," "Illustrator CC 2017 Essential Training," "Project Management for Creative Projects," "Cinema 4D and After Effects: Logo Animation and Compositing," "Creating Cinemagraphs and Plotagraphs," "Learning Graphic Design: Presentations," "Learning Premiere Elements 15," "Persuading Others," "X-Particles 3 for Cinema 4D Essential Training," "Lightroom Classic CC 2015 and Photoshop: Workflow Strategies," "Running a Design Business: Presentation Skills," "Designing a Presentation," "Instructional Design: Storyboarding," "Photoshop: Rethinking the Essentials," "Learning Motion Graphics," "After Effects CC 2017: VFX Essential Training," and "Motion Graphics Loops: 1 Photoshop Techniques." The certifications were obtained between 2017 and 2018.