About Me
I’m a Charleston-based Creative Director and designer with more than 20 years of experience creating brand identities and digital experiences. I specialize in building clean, scalable visual systems that bring clarity, consistency, and personality to businesses across industries. From logo design to full website development and brand rollout, I help companies connect with their audience through thoughtful, modern design.
Work Experience
Creative Director // Vx Group
Aug 2017 – Present
Work Includes: Lead creative direction and manage multidisciplinary teams across branding, web, and marketing. Develop and execute visual strategies for clients in healthcare, tech, and manufacturing. Oversee responsive web design, UX, and SEO-driven content. Guide brand development from concept to launch. Ensure on-time, on-budget delivery of all creative projects.
Clients Include: Regional and national brands in healthcare, manufacturing, industrial technology, and financial services.
Owner // Tim Hogan Designs
Dec 2016 – Aug 2017
Work Included: Provided freelance creative services specializing in brand identity, graphic design, and responsive web design and development. Partnered directly with clients to deliver strategic visual solutions across digital, print, and marketing touchpoints. Managed projects from concept through launch, ensuring high-quality execution, consistency, and client satisfaction.
Clients Included: Organizations in healthcare, transportation, architecture, manufacturing, and industrial technology.
Associate Creative Director & Art Director // Red7 Agency
December 2014 – December 2016
Work Included: Directed creative strategy and execution across digital, brand, and print campaigns. Led design and development of responsive websites and marketing materials. Collaborated closely with clients and internal teams to shape brand identities. Managed multiple projects from concept through completion.
Clients Included: B2B and B2C brands in software, manufacturing, hospitality, and lifestyle sectors.
In-House Graphic Designer // Life Cycle Engineering
Jan 2008 – Dec 2014
Work Included: Designed and maintained corporate website and internal portals. Created marketing materials, brand assets, and video content. Managed SEO and PPC strategy in coordination with marketing team. Supported photography, video production, and event branding.
Art Director // Cognetix
Jan 2005 – Jan 2008
Work Included: Led creative development for branding, web design, and marketing collateral. Worked directly with clients to define visual direction and deliver tailored solutions. Oversaw execution of digital and print campaigns across multiple industries..
Clients Included: Hospitality, real estate, software, and nonprofit sectors.
Additional Experience:
Graphic Designer // Gee Creative
March 2004 – January 2005
Graphic Designer // F+W Media, Inc.
September 2002 – February 2004
Art Director // Reed Advertising
July 2000 – September 2002
Core Skills
- Creative Direction
- Brand Development
- Team Leadership & Mentorship
- Strategic Marketing & Campaign Development
- Web Design & Development
- Visual Storytelling
- Graphic Design
- UX/UI Design & Research
- Client Collaboration & Presentation
- Cross-Functional Team Management
- Concept Development & Art Direction
Other Skills
- SEO & PPC Strategy
- Digital Project Management
- Website Management (CMS platforms)
- Video Production & Editing
- Photography
- Social Media Management
- Copywriting & Content Strategy
Applications & Tools
- Design & Prototyping: Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign), Canva, Figma, InVision
- Web & CMS: WordPress, Webflow, Hubspot, Squarespace, Shopify, HTML/CSS
- Video & Motion: Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects, Final Cut Pro
- Project & Collaboration: Clickup, Asana, Trello, Slack, Google Workspace, Microsoft Office
- Analytics & Marketing: Google Analytics, Google Ads, Meta Business Suite, SEO tools (e.g. SEMrush, Moz)
Education
Xavier University
1996 – 2000
Bachelor of Science – Sociology
Minor – Studio Art
