96-98 Graphic Design, Hastings, MN
Graphic Designer
Graphic Design Inc is an offset printer with an in-house Graphic Design studio. It was here that Robert was first introduced to the unique needs of small business owners.
99-01 Partners & Hunt, Minneapolis, MN
Production Artist
Created mockups using large format prints or high-end proofs as necessary that were used in photo shoots, product prototyping & color proofing. Robert Campbell gained experience working with National Brands and understanding complex branding systems.
01-06 Freelance, Minneapolis, MN
Freelance Graphic Designer & Photographer
After a new job ended disastrously with the company (Graf/X) closing its doors a few short months after his hire, Robert sifted through the accounts he had worked and called on prior customers finding steady freelance work with Northwest Athletic Club (since absorbed by Lifetime Fitness). Robert pursued educational opportunities during this time, focussing on learning the art of Photography and the science of Web Design. Robert shot editorial photography for various local media while cultivating a stable of small to medium-sized business customers who appreciated Robert’s versatility and cross-disciplinary skill set. Robert did several gigs with local design agencies during this period.
06-13 Southern Graphic Systems, Brooklyn Park, MN
Graphic Designer
Five years of the freelance lifestyle made Robert a bit of a one-man wolf pack. He began looking for full-time work in Consumer Product Packaging, work he had first done years earlier with Partners & Hunt. Southern Graphic Systems (SGS) offered the opportunity to work with Fortune 500 companies, major players in the Packaging business. SGS is a very vertically integrated solution provider, offering branding, art, photography, design, production artwork, prepress, plating & quality management services. Robert learned a great deal from all the bright and talented individuals he was proud to work with at SGS. Robert left SGS early 2013 to pursue Freelance full-time.