1. I have an education, a BFA in Graphic Communications from the University of Houston. The most important lessons I have
learned came from a lifetime of working with talented people and non-talented people, observing the best and worst
skills and practices so I could grow as a person and a designer. Keep reading for a brief, but extensive work history.
My skills and tools
Management and Leadership of a small
department
Budgets and performance reviews
Excellent communication skills
Adobe Creative Cloud: After Effects w/ various
3rd party plug-ins, Illustrator, Photoshop
Some experience with Cinema 4D, Adobe
Premiere and InDesign
Vertigo, VizRT, Curious Maps, Google Map Pro
Ability to work in a deadline driven
environment and handle multiple
projects simultaniously
References upon request
1711 Media and Design
2006-present • Owner/Art Director
Art Direction, Motion Graphic Design,
Print Graphic Design, Logo and Website Design
KHOU 11
1996-present • Art Director
Responsible for artistic direction, branding
and upholding the overall graphic look for
the company.
Set project budgets and long-term department
goals and planning.
Collaborate with other departments offering
creative solutions that meet their media needs.
Work with outside vendors, agencies and
production personnel.
Previously led a team of graphic designers for
18 years which also included giving yearly
performance reviews, mentoring and training
when necessary.
Art Director, Project Leader
Graphic Designer
Seven graphic redesigns--three involving new
logo implementation
Great Day Houston Set Design and two KHOU 11
Weather Set designs
Handle various remote location design and set up
for large and small special events
Art Director, Motion/Print Graphic Designer
Created graphics for several Emmy Award
winning television specials, on-air promotions
and newscasts
Design graphic elements for web and social
Oversee and direct video and photography
shoots. Color correct and digitally touch up video
and photography.
Design for print projects, including ads, vehicle
wraps, promotional elements, marketing and
sales
Experience with outdoor and indoor signage
KPRC-TV
1995-1996 • Motion and
Print Graphic Designer
Created graphics for the on-air newscasts,
station promotions, community marketing
and sales
Liberty SportsCommunications
1993-1995 • Motion Graphic Designer
Created on-air promotion graphics for
nation-wide sports organizations
UPN, Channel 20
1992-1993• Motion and
Print Graphic Designer
Created graphics for the on-air newscasts,
station promotions, community marketing
and sales
Robyn Hughes
art direction motion graphics graphic design
Look at my stuff here (Demo reel coming!)
https://www.youtube.com/user/KHOUPromotions
https://www.linkedin.com/in/robyn-hughes-a20b861a
Contact me here
713.306.2758 • robynhughes@att.net