Kristen McCann

  • Freelance Graphic Designer (or equivalent role)
  • Warminster, PA, USA
  • Dec 03, 2024
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Personal Summary

View my portfolio at https://stormistrations.com/

With a rich tapestry of over 13 years, my journey has been marked by a passion for bringing concepts to life through storytelling in graphic design and illustration. 

My areas of specialization:
- Print design
- Brand design
- Digital design
- Experiential design
- Illustration

I have a mastery in graphic design, coupled with a strategic and innovative approach to digital assets like email, websites, PDFs, and templates, has positioned me as a versatile creator ready to embrace new challenges in the visual design landscape.

Work Experience

Senior Graphic Designer
Apr 2021 - Nov 2024

Revitalized the school’s brand to stand out in a saturated market, oversaw Annual Fund mailings, promotional items, handbooks, social media, newsletters, event invitations, signage, website art direction and management, interior design and more.

Senior Graphic Designer
Jan 2021 - Apr 2021 Signant Health

Launched a new branding campaign, delivering a suite of graphic assets, including social media, sell sheets, PDF booklets, custom icon illustration, and PowerPoint presentations.

Senior Graphic Designer
Oct 2012 - Mar 2020 The Franklin Institute

Managed diverse projects spanning marketing, development, and exhibit design, while mentoring interns and junior designers. Acquired extensive hands-on experience across nearly every facet of design, including but not limited to email templates, postcards, publications, invitations, bus wraps, digital signage, and self-installed vinyl lettering.

Freelance Graphic Designer
May 2010 - Dec 2022 Irish Edition Newspaper

Routinely designed a 24-page monthly newspaper, designed advertisements, maintained clean subscriber data, created mailing lists, labels, and other duties as assigned.

Freelance Graphic Designer
May 2011 - Sep 2012 21xDesign

Executed projects including books, publications, tradeshow and advertising materials, and even an educational interactive game for preschool children.

Education

Bachelor of Fine Arts — Dual portfolio print and web with a focus in Illustration
Sep 2006 - May 2011 Temple University — Tyler School of Art
UX Design Professional Certificate Program
Nov 2024 - Present Google

Endorsements

Please see the third page of my attached resume. There is a letter from my previous employer. Also the second page has a collection of references. You can also view my LinkedIn page here: www.linkedin.com/in/kristenmc

I've also recently won an award from VEGA Digital Awards along with FinalSite for Woodlynde School. I Art directed the FinalSite team which resulted in exceptional website design to enhance Woodlynde's admissions rate.