Digital designer with a background in graphic design, UX research, and visual communication. Designing accessible, user-centred digital experiences informed by UX research, usability testing, and thoughtful visual communication. Freelance creative working across branding, digital design, illustration, and accessibility-focused deliverables for non-profit, education, and community clients.…

Claire MCMaster

Digital designer with a background in graphic design, UX research, and visual communication. Designing accessible, user-centred digital experiences informed by UX research, usability testing, and thoughtful visual communication. Freelance creative working across branding, digital design, illustration, and accessibility-focused deliverables for non-profit, education, and community clients.…

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Digital designer with a background in graphic design, UX research, and visual communication. Designing accessible, user-centred digital experiences informed by UX research, usability testing, and thoughtful visual communication.

Freelance creative working across branding, digital design, illustration, and accessibility-focused deliverables for non-profit, education, and community clients.

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Work Experience

Digital Design at Glasgow Caledonian University
January 1, 2023 - Present
Digital Design at University of Glasgow Caledonian
January 1, 2023 - Present
Digital Designer at BSc Digital Design / ND Digital Media (as listed: Glasgow Caledonian University; City of Glasgow College)
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2023
Academic/portfolio design experience in digital design and illustration, including UX research, visual design, accessibility-focused deliverables, and prototyping work (details not fully specified in the resume text).
Digital Media at City of Glasgow College
January 1, 2020 - Present
Digital Designer at BSC Digital Design
January 1, 2020 - Present
Freelance Graphic Designer (Digital Design, Illustration)
January 1, 2018 - Present
Selected client work translating objectives into consistent brand identities across print and digital materials. Designed accessible leaflets and promotional materials, adapting content for diverse audiences and literacy levels. Created educational resources and templates informed by accessibility and varied literacy needs, and produced age-appropriate learning materials using clear visual hierarchy. Worked on presentation decks and visual reports turning complex research into clear, engaging communications; collaborated with research teams to present technical information accessibly and in a data-led way.
PowerPoint & Graphic Designer at Wood Mackenzie
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2019
Developed presentation materials and graphic design assets, producing professional visual content for internal and external stakeholders.
PowerPoint & Graphic Designer at Wood Mackenzie, Edinburgh
January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2015
Designed presentation slides and related graphic assets for internal and/or client-facing use, translating information into clear, consistent visual formats.
Junior Graphic Designer at Inverleith? (university press context: 'Inverleithman Press, Dunfermline')
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2012
Produced print and digital materials. Gathered client requirements and refined designs through iterative feedback. Prepared artwork for print production, ensuring accuracy and consistency.
Junior Graphic Designer at Inu te m an Press, Dunfermline
January 1, 2011 - December 31, 2012
Produced print and digital materials, gathered client requirements, and refined designs through iterative feedback. Prepared artwork for print production to ensure accuracy and consistency across deliverables.

Education

BA (Hons) at Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art & Design
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2016
BA (Hons) Illustration at Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art & Design
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2013
HND Digital Media at City of Glasgow College
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2015
BSc Digital Design at Glasgow Caledonian University
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2017
Project (online course) UX Design at LinkedIn Learning (link listed in resume)
January 11, 2030 - August 6, 2026

Qualifications

UX Design portfolio experience (projects listed: UX research, wireframing, prototyping, accessibility)
January 11, 2030 - August 6, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Non-Profit Organization, Professional Services
    Album launch social media campaign

    Synaesthesia is a fictional launch campaign created for an electronic music artist. The project explored how social media can build anticipation through countdown content, artist storytelling and launch-day promotional assets across Instagram.