Hi, I’m Eli McGirr, a Brand Designer and Digital Illustrator with 4+ years of experience building cohesive visual identities and high-fidelity illustrations. I translate core brand values into scalable design systems that maintain consistency across web, social, and promotional ecosystems. I excel at merging artistic illustration with functional marketing strategy to drive audience engagement and brand recognition. Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite, Figma, and Procreate, I thrive in remote collaboration with clients to deliver visually compelling and commercially effective work. I enjoy turning complex briefs into clear, brand-aligned visuals and leading design work from concept to polished delivery. If you’re seeking a collaborative designer who can fuse creativity with strategy to help your brand stand out, we should connect.

Eli McGirr

Hi, I’m Eli McGirr, a Brand Designer and Digital Illustrator with 4+ years of experience building cohesive visual identities and high-fidelity illustrations. I translate core brand values into scalable design systems that maintain consistency across web, social, and promotional ecosystems. I excel at merging artistic illustration with functional marketing strategy to drive audience engagement and brand recognition. Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite, Figma, and Procreate, I thrive in remote collaboration with clients to deliver visually compelling and commercially effective work. I enjoy turning complex briefs into clear, brand-aligned visuals and leading design work from concept to polished delivery. If you’re seeking a collaborative designer who can fuse creativity with strategy to help your brand stand out, we should connect.

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Hi, I’m Eli McGirr, a Brand Designer and Digital Illustrator with 4+ years of experience building cohesive visual identities and high-fidelity illustrations. I translate core brand values into scalable design systems that maintain consistency across web, social, and promotional ecosystems. I excel at merging artistic illustration with functional marketing strategy to drive audience engagement and brand recognition. Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite, Figma, and Procreate, I thrive in remote collaboration with clients to deliver visually compelling and commercially effective work.

I enjoy turning complex briefs into clear, brand-aligned visuals and leading design work from concept to polished delivery. If you’re seeking a collaborative designer who can fuse creativity with strategy to help your brand stand out, we should connect.

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Language

English
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Work Experience

Freelance Brand Designer & Illustrator at Remote
October 1, 2025 - Present
Brand Systems: Developed comprehensive branded marketing assets, including social media ecosystems, web banners, and digital advertisements, ensuring 100% visual consistency across platforms. Visual storytelling: Engineered bespoke illustration and visual designs for entertainment and small business sectors, translating complex concepts into engaging digital narratives. Technical execution: Leveraged Adobe Creative Suite and Figma to produce high-fidelity, scalable designs optimized for both high-traffic web environments and precision print media.
Freelance Character Designer at Self-Employed
May 1, 2021 - October 1, 2025
Identity development: Concepted and executed character turnarounds and key art for animation and children's media, focusing on creating marketable visuals that align with client IP. Strategic translation: Distilled complex creative briefs into appealing visual identities, bridging artistic vision and commercial viability. Project leadership: Managed the full design lifecycle for multiple concurrent projects, consistently meeting rigorous deadlines while maintaining premium quality standards.

Education

AAS in Animation & Game Art Design at Johnson County Community College
August 20, 2018 - May 14, 2021

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Gaming, Other