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Hi, I’m Steve Barclay, a graphic & multimedia designer running my own one-person studio out of Chicago for seven years. My daily work centers on Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, After Effects and Premiere, with Figma for web and brand projects. I thrive on delivering scrappy, end-to-end visual programs for clients who need one person to own the whole visual system. I’ve built full visual brand packages for 40+ indie authors and small-press clients, with paid social ad creative that raised book sales by 19% on average and campaigns delivering 4x ROAS. I also produce motion content, art-direct and shoot product mockups and lifestyle imagery, and I maintain a 90% repeat-client rate by refining intake and revision processes. My work spans branding, packaging-adjacent print, and promo photography, all under one roof.…Hi, I’m Steve Barclay, a graphic & multimedia designer running my own one-person studio out of Chicago for seven years. My daily work centers on Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, After Effects and Premiere, with Figma for web and brand projects. I thrive on delivering scrappy, end-to-end visual programs for clients who need one person to own the whole visual system. I’ve built full visual brand packages for 40+ indie authors and small-press clients, with paid social ad creative that raised book sales by 19% on average and campaigns delivering 4x ROAS. I also produce motion content, art-direct and shoot product mockups and lifestyle imagery, and I maintain a 90% repeat-client rate by refining intake and revision processes. My work spans branding, packaging-adjacent print, and promo photography, all under one roof.

Steve Barclay

Writer, Graphic Designer, Illustrator, +5

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Hi, I’m Steve Barclay, a graphic & multimedia designer running my own one-person studio out of Chicago for seven years. My daily work centers on Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, After Effects and Premiere, with Figma for web and brand projects. I thrive on delivering scrappy, end-to-end visual programs for clients who need one person to own the whole visual system. I’ve built full visual brand packages for 40+ indie authors and small-press clients, with paid social ad creative that raised book sales by 19% on average and campaigns delivering 4x ROAS. I also produce motion content, art-direct and shoot product mockups and lifestyle imagery, and I maintain a 90% repeat-client rate by refining intake and revision processes. My work spans branding, packaging-adjacent print, and promo photography, all under one roof.…Hi, I’m Steve Barclay, a graphic & multimedia designer running my own one-person studio out of Chicago for seven years. My daily work centers on Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, After Effects and Premiere, with Figma for web and brand projects. I thrive on delivering scrappy, end-to-end visual programs for clients who need one person to own the whole visual system. I’ve built full visual brand packages for 40+ indie authors and small-press clients, with paid social ad creative that raised book sales by 19% on average and campaigns delivering 4x ROAS. I also produce motion content, art-direct and shoot product mockups and lifestyle imagery, and I maintain a 90% repeat-client rate by refining intake and revision processes. My work spans branding, packaging-adjacent print, and promo photography, all under one roof.

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Hi, I’m Steve Barclay, a graphic & multimedia designer running my own one-person studio out of Chicago for seven years. My daily work centers on Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, After Effects and Premiere, with Figma for web and brand projects. I thrive on delivering scrappy, end-to-end visual programs for clients who need one person to own the whole visual system.

I’ve built full visual brand packages for 40+ indie authors and small-press clients, with paid social ad creative that raised book sales by 19% on average and campaigns delivering 4x ROAS. I also produce motion content, art-direct and shoot product mockups and lifestyle imagery, and I maintain a 90% repeat-client rate by refining intake and revision processes. My work spans branding, packaging-adjacent print, and promo photography, all under one roof.

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Work Experience

Owner & Creative Director at Singing Moons Designs

January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2025

Managed editorial calendars and content production for indie author clients across 40+ projects with a 90% repeat-client rate. Built social, email and ad packages that raised client book sales 19% on average. Produced motion graphics in After Effects (animated covers, kinetic typography for paid social) and full visual brand packages. Cut revision cycles 40% by rewriting the client intake and brief-review process.

Freelance Marketing & Content at Self-Employed

January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2025

Ran Facebook and Amazon ad campaigns averaging 4x ROAS. Wrote and shipped social, email and ad content for client and personal book launches. Social engagement grew 32%.

AI Trainer, Writing Group (Contract) at Anuttacon (Remote)

January 1, 2025 - Present

Write narrative training data for large language models powering narrative games. Evaluate AI-generated responses against editorial rubrics. Flag breaks in tone, factual accuracy and audience consistency. Develop and reviewed rubrics to assess the model’s ability with implicit and explicit reasoning. 12 projects shipped. Promoted to reviewer on one with a pay raise.

General Merchandise Team Member / Barista Trainer at Target

January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2025

Trained and mentored 15+ new team members on customer service excellence and product knowledge. Maintained visual merchandising standards ensuring brand consistency across displays. Balanced multiple priorities in fast-paced environment while maintaining attention to detail.

Administrative Assistant at 1225 Old Town

January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2014

Administrative support and coordination for office operations, scheduling, and communications.

Sales Floor Supervisor at Macy’s

January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2011

Schaumburg, IL — Supervised sales floor operations, mentored staff and supported visual merchandising standards.

Operations Manager, Café Manager at Borders Books

January 1, 2004 - January 1, 2009

San Diego, CA — Managed cafe operations, staff scheduling and customer experience initiatives.

AI Trainer, Writing Group (Contract) at Anuttacon

January 1, 2025 - Present

Write narrative training data for large language models powering narrative games. Evaluate AI-generated responses against editorial rubrics, flag breaks in tone, factual accuracy and audience consistency. 12 projects shipped. Promoted to reviewer on one project with a pay raise.

General Merchandise Team / Barista Trainer at Target

January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2025

Trained and mentored 15+ new team members on customer service and product knowledge. Held visual merchandising standards on the floor across rotating displays.