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I’m Elizabeth McBride, a patent illustrator and freelance illustrator based in Ashburn, Virginia. I translate inventors’ sketches, photos, and CAD references into precise, USPTO- and PCT-compliant patent drawings. I collaborate closely with patent attorneys, agents, and inventors to ensure every figure clearly supports claims and specifications, and I manage multiple high-volume projects with strict deadlines. My work emphasizes accurate line weight, margins, shading, and figure numbering per 37 CFR §1.84, and I routinely produce exploded views, cross-sections, flow diagrams, and perspective illustrations using Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop. Beyond patent work, I am an experienced freelance illustrator designing for digital and traditional media, including framing artistry and art-related projects. I earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Graphic Design and Narrative Art from the Joe Kubert School of Cartooning and Graphic Design. I enjoy helping clients communicate complex ideas visually, from product design to marketing materials.…I’m Elizabeth McBride, a patent illustrator and freelance illustrator based in Ashburn, Virginia. I translate inventors’ sketches, photos, and CAD references into precise, USPTO- and PCT-compliant patent drawings. I collaborate closely with patent attorneys, agents, and inventors to ensure every figure clearly supports claims and specifications, and I manage multiple high-volume projects with strict deadlines. My work emphasizes accurate line weight, margins, shading, and figure numbering per 37 CFR §1.84, and I routinely produce exploded views, cross-sections, flow diagrams, and perspective illustrations using Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop. Beyond patent work, I am an experienced freelance illustrator designing for digital and traditional media, including framing artistry and art-related projects. I earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Graphic Design and Narrative Art from the Joe Kubert School of Cartooning and Graphic Design. I enjoy helping clients communicate complex ideas visually, from product design to marketing materials.

Elizabeth McBride

Illustrator, Designer, Graphic Designer, +2

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I’m Elizabeth McBride, a patent illustrator and freelance illustrator based in Ashburn, Virginia. I translate inventors’ sketches, photos, and CAD references into precise, USPTO- and PCT-compliant patent drawings. I collaborate closely with patent attorneys, agents, and inventors to ensure every figure clearly supports claims and specifications, and I manage multiple high-volume projects with strict deadlines. My work emphasizes accurate line weight, margins, shading, and figure numbering per 37 CFR §1.84, and I routinely produce exploded views, cross-sections, flow diagrams, and perspective illustrations using Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop. Beyond patent work, I am an experienced freelance illustrator designing for digital and traditional media, including framing artistry and art-related projects. I earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Graphic Design and Narrative Art from the Joe Kubert School of Cartooning and Graphic Design. I enjoy helping clients communicate complex ideas visually, from product design to marketing materials.…I’m Elizabeth McBride, a patent illustrator and freelance illustrator based in Ashburn, Virginia. I translate inventors’ sketches, photos, and CAD references into precise, USPTO- and PCT-compliant patent drawings. I collaborate closely with patent attorneys, agents, and inventors to ensure every figure clearly supports claims and specifications, and I manage multiple high-volume projects with strict deadlines. My work emphasizes accurate line weight, margins, shading, and figure numbering per 37 CFR §1.84, and I routinely produce exploded views, cross-sections, flow diagrams, and perspective illustrations using Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop. Beyond patent work, I am an experienced freelance illustrator designing for digital and traditional media, including framing artistry and art-related projects. I earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Graphic Design and Narrative Art from the Joe Kubert School of Cartooning and Graphic Design. I enjoy helping clients communicate complex ideas visually, from product design to marketing materials.

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I’m Elizabeth McBride, a patent illustrator and freelance illustrator based in Ashburn, Virginia. I translate inventors’ sketches, photos, and CAD references into precise, USPTO- and PCT-compliant patent drawings. I collaborate closely with patent attorneys, agents, and inventors to ensure every figure clearly supports claims and specifications, and I manage multiple high-volume projects with strict deadlines. My work emphasizes accurate line weight, margins, shading, and figure numbering per 37 CFR §1.84, and I routinely produce exploded views, cross-sections, flow diagrams, and perspective illustrations using Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop.

Beyond patent work, I am an experienced freelance illustrator designing for digital and traditional media, including framing artistry and art-related projects. I earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Graphic Design and Narrative Art from the Joe Kubert School of Cartooning and Graphic Design. I enjoy helping clients communicate complex ideas visually, from product design to marketing materials.

Skills

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe Photoshop

Technical Illustration

Experience Level

Adobe Illustrator

Expert

Adobe Photoshop

Expert

Technical Illustration

Intermediate

Work Experience

Patent Illustrator at Artworks IP

July 1, 2022 - Present

Produce USPTO- and PCT-compliant patent drawings for utility and design patent applications, ensuring adherence to 37 CFR §1.84 drawing standards (margins, line weight, shading, and figure numbering). Translate inventor sketches, photographs, written descriptions, and CAD references into precise black-and-white technical illustrations. Create complete figure sets that clearly communicate mechanical structures and functional relationships. Work directly with patent attorneys, agents, and inventors to clarify technical details and ensure drawings accurately support patent claims and specifications. Manage high volumes of illustration projects simultaneously, consistently meeting strict legal filing deadlines and expedited turnaround requests. Revise and update drawings in response to attorney feedback, office actions, and specification changes while maintaining figure consistency across applications. Produce final deliverables using Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop, preparing files for e

Freelance Illustrator at Self-employed

August 1, 2019 - Present

Provide custom illustration services across digital and traditional mediums for a range of clients. Manage projects from concept to completion, including client communication, revisions, budgeting, and invoicing. Adapt illustration techniques to meet technical, stylistic, and commercial requirements.

Print and Copy Supervisor at Office Depot

August 1, 2021 - July 1, 2022

Designed and produced marketing and business materials, including business cards, signage, brochures, and promotional prints for local businesses and individual clients. Managed client orders through email, phone, and in-person consultations, ensuring accurate project specifications and high-quality final products. Provided guidance to clients on file preparation, formatting, and print specifications to ensure optimal print results. Oversaw print production workflows, performing quality control checks to ensure files, color accuracy, and layout met client expectations. Maintained and organized inventory of printing, finishing, and shipping supplies to support daily operations. Troubleshot and resolved technical issues with printing equipment and digital files, minimizing delays and maintaining efficient production.

Framer / Personal Designer at Michaels Crafts

August 1, 2019 - May 1, 2021

Designed custom framing solutions using color theory and design principles to enhance and preserve artwork. Provided consultation to clients regarding art preservation materials and framing design.