I’m Ariel McKee, a junior graphic designer from Denton, Texas, and I love turning ideas into clear, engaging visual design for both print and digital experiences. I’ve been honing my skills through hands-on, client-style projects and personal practice, and I’m especially interested in design that feels polished, intentional, and easy to use. I’m comfortable collaborating to bring creative concepts to life—even when timelines are tight—and I enjoy building solutions that match real-world needs. With experience across UX/UI, front-end implementation, e-commerce-focused updates, and marketing-aligned design work, I’m ready to contribute creativity, attention to detail, and dependable follow-through to your team.

Ariel McKee

I’m Ariel McKee, a junior graphic designer from Denton, Texas, and I love turning ideas into clear, engaging visual design for both print and digital experiences. I’ve been honing my skills through hands-on, client-style projects and personal practice, and I’m especially interested in design that feels polished, intentional, and easy to use. I’m comfortable collaborating to bring creative concepts to life—even when timelines are tight—and I enjoy building solutions that match real-world needs. With experience across UX/UI, front-end implementation, e-commerce-focused updates, and marketing-aligned design work, I’m ready to contribute creativity, attention to detail, and dependable follow-through to your team.

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I’m Ariel McKee, a junior graphic designer from Denton, Texas, and I love turning ideas into clear, engaging visual design for both print and digital experiences. I’ve been honing my skills through hands-on, client-style projects and personal practice, and I’m especially interested in design that feels polished, intentional, and easy to use.

I’m comfortable collaborating to bring creative concepts to life—even when timelines are tight—and I enjoy building solutions that match real-world needs. With experience across UX/UI, front-end implementation, e-commerce-focused updates, and marketing-aligned design work, I’m ready to contribute creativity, attention to detail, and dependable follow-through to your team.

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Work Experience

Stay at Home Mom / Graphic Designer (Freelancer)
January 1, 2025 - Present
Freelance graphic design work supported by ongoing personal projects to keep skills sharp. Focus on delivering creative design solutions and maintaining an attentive, detail-oriented approach.
UX/UI Designer at 307 IT Solutions
January 1, 2022 - March 1, 2022
Used Figma to create digital sketches and design concepts for custom orders. Designed and implemented a user-friendly website experience using CSS, and supported marketing efforts to increase customer awareness. Contributed to an e-commerce strategy promoting computer sales. Updated the company site using HTML, and applied user experience principles to create visually appealing and easy-to-navigate design. Collaborated with the marketing team to keep brand identity consistent across designs.
Front-End / Cake Decorator at Costco Wholesale
January 1, 2022 - December 1, 2024
Assisted with store operations, including loading/unloading items for checkout, cleaning and organizing shelves and areas, retrieving carts, scanning and labeling items as needed, and providing customer service. Also managed and called in daily cake decorating orders for members, decorated bakery goods for daily sales, and supported seasonal baking items.
Receptionist at Pinnacle Bank
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2022
Managed calls by directing and answering as needed, checked member accounts when required, and supported scheduling for meetings with banking staff and customers. Prepared and printed documents for staff members and customers.
Certified Nursing Assistant at Asaroka Senior Living
May 1, 2017 - December 1, 2020
Provided care for residents including individuals with dementia and Alzheimer’s, physical disabilities, and skilled residents. Recorded vital signs (temperature, blood pressure, pulse, respiration rate, and blood sugar), assisted with oral medication intake as prescribed, and gathered feedback to improve patient satisfaction. Performed routine room and laundry cleaning, assisted with resident checks and bathing, and supported animal care if residents had pets.
Receptionist at Mabee Center
March 1, 2013 - April 1, 2016
Coordinated multiple projects in a fast-paced environment and provided customer support, receiving positive customer feedback. Assisted with giving directions and providing event times and dates. Supported ticket booking and helped locate items in the lost-and-found station.

Education

Bachelor’s in Graphic Design at Southern New Hampshire University
August 1, 2024 - January 1, 2026
Evangelist (education) at Victory Bible College
December 1, 2016 - December 1, 2016
High School Diploma at Victory Christian High School
December 1, 2011 - December 1, 2011

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Industry Experience

Retail, Computers & Electronics, Education, Healthcare, Financial Services