Hi, I'm Erin McGowan, a passionate illustrator and graphic designer based in Del City, Oklahoma. I graduated with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Illustration from Ringling College of Art and Design, where I developed strong skills in both traditional and digital media. I enjoy collaborating on creative projects, especially murals and marketing campaigns, that bring ideas to life and engage audiences effectively. Over the years, I've gained experience working with various companies—from designing social media visuals and advertisements to creating murals and crafting crafting unique design elements. I love exploring new trends in design, experimenting with different materials, and always strive to deliver my best work on time. Let's create something amazing together!

Erin McGowan

Hi, I'm Erin McGowan, a passionate illustrator and graphic designer based in Del City, Oklahoma. I graduated with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Illustration from Ringling College of Art and Design, where I developed strong skills in both traditional and digital media. I enjoy collaborating on creative projects, especially murals and marketing campaigns, that bring ideas to life and engage audiences effectively. Over the years, I've gained experience working with various companies—from designing social media visuals and advertisements to creating murals and crafting crafting unique design elements. I love exploring new trends in design, experimenting with different materials, and always strive to deliver my best work on time. Let's create something amazing together!

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Hi, I’m Erin McGowan, a passionate illustrator and graphic designer based in Del City, Oklahoma. I graduated with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Illustration from Ringling College of Art and Design, where I developed strong skills in both traditional and digital media. I enjoy collaborating on creative projects, especially murals and marketing campaigns, that bring ideas to life and engage audiences effectively.

Over the years, I’ve gained experience working with various companies—from designing social media visuals and advertisements to creating murals and crafting crafting unique design elements. I love exploring new trends in design, experimenting with different materials, and always strive to deliver my best work on time. Let’s create something amazing together!

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Mural Artist at Sunny Daze Mural Festival
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023
Developed a final design with mural partner to specifications of the client. Created title for the mural "Unified, Prettified, and for the Public." Painted on traditional scaffolding safely and effectively. Completed project on time, neatly, and with zeal.
Graphic Designer and Marketing Specialist at Delaware Nation Investments
January 1, 2022 - June 7, 2024
Used graphic design and illustration skills to create advertisements for print and online advertisement. Fulfilled multiple graphic request tickets in complexities ranging from intermediate to complex on time. Planned marketing strategies and executed efforts to improve brand cohesion and impact with team. Worked with design team to create professional branding and marketing materials for federal and commercial clients. Organized and archived library of corporate imagery routinely for client use.
Craft Designer at Hobby Lobby
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2022
Used graphic design and illustration skills to create finished pieces for in store and online advertisement. Pitched new concepts and ideas on a weekly basis. Designed ideas and visuals for social media platforms. Maintained current knowledge of design trends. Completed all assignments on time according to art direction and the needs of the client and target customer.
Graphic Design and Illustration Intern at Susan G. Komen
August 1, 2020 - December 31, 2020
Created modern and exciting digital assets for marketing, fundraising and social media campaigns. Worked with video editors and creators to produce exciting motion graphics for Komen. Made a stream of content and posts for modern social media platforms posting at a daily rate. Designed and illustrated for the End of the year appeal campaign for mailers and cards. Developed a visual strategy to unify art assets and graphics with the Komen brand.
Graphic Design Attendee at Disney Creative Group Workshop
October 1, 2019 - October 31, 2019
Created illustrations and patterns for an immersive workshop experience. Learned strategies and applications of patterns on Disney Official merchandise and products. Pitched ideas and concepts to lead creatives. Learned more about the production pipeline of merchandise for an international company.

Education

Bachelor of Fine Arts at Ringling College of Art and Design
January 1, 2017 - May 31, 2021

Qualifications

Illest of Ill
October 1, 2018 - October 31, 2018
Illest of Ill
October 1, 2020 - October 31, 2020
Illest of Ill
October 1, 2021 - October 31, 2021
Ringling Sketchbook Gallery Show
February 1, 2019 - February 28, 2019
Ringling Sketchbook Gallery Show
February 1, 2020 - February 29, 2020

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Retail, Government, Non-Profit Organization, Consumer Goods