FGCU Senior Graphic Designer Application

Kristy Lingebach

Senior Graphic Designer & Art Director with 15 years of experience producing brand-consistent creative across print, digital, and event environments. Expert in Adobe Creative Suite, pre-press production, and project management. Based in Estero, FL.

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Why FGCU

I’m drawn to FGCU because of its strong connection to community.  The opportunity to elevate a respected university brand across campus, events, and digital platforms aligns directly with my experience in large-scale event graphics, presentation design, and marketing collateral. Living locally in Estero, I’ve seen firsthand the influence FGCU has in Southwest Florida, and I’d be proud to contribute design that supports its mission of excellence, innovation, and inclusion.

Highlights

  • Brand-consistent marketing materials: brochures, posters, direct mail pieces, large-format event signage, digital ads, email campaigns, and web graphics.

  • Presentations & visual storytelling: slide deck design, content structuring, story flow, and speaker support for internal and external audiences.

  • Production leadership: scheduling, coordinating with vendors, preparing press-ready files, archiving, and ensuring quality control.

  • Cross-team collaboration: work closely with writers, developers, strategists, and stakeholders to deliver projects that meet organizational goals.

  • Motion & animation: creation of animated graphics and promotional videos using Adobe After Effects.

  • Adopting best practices: applying accessibility standards, building reusable design templates, and implementing process improvements.

Tools 

  • Design Software: Adobe Creative Suite – InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, Acrobat, After Effects

  • Presentation Tools:  Microsoft PowerPoint, Google Slides

  • Web & Digital: WordPress, HTML, CSS, CMS platforms, E-commerce

  • Production & Workflow: Pre-press, vendor coordination, color management, file standards, archiving, version control

  • Systems: macOS

Availability

Local to Estero, FL • Authorized to work in the U.S. • Ready to start quickly.

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