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Hi, I'm Nan McCartney, a passionate illustrator and surface designer with a love for pattern design and bold color palettes. I thrive on crafting cohesive visual storytelling across surfaces and products. I specialize in repeat pattern design, mood boards, hand lettering, traditional media, and color theory, blending collaboration and creativity to deliver engaging designs for clients.…

Nan McCartney

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Hi, I'm Nan McCartney, a passionate illustrator and surface designer with a love for pattern design and bold color palettes. I thrive on crafting cohesive visual storytelling across surfaces and products. I specialize in repeat pattern design, mood boards, hand lettering, traditional media, and color theory, blending collaboration and creativity to deliver engaging designs for clients.…

Available to hire

Hi, I’m Nan McCartney, a passionate illustrator and surface designer with a love for pattern design and bold color palettes. I thrive on crafting cohesive visual storytelling across surfaces and products.

I specialize in repeat pattern design, mood boards, hand lettering, traditional media, and color theory, blending collaboration and creativity to deliver engaging designs for clients.

Skills

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe InDesign

Surface Pattern Design

Lettering

Experience Level

Adobe Illustrator

Expert

Adobe Photoshop

Expert

Adobe InDesign

Expert

Surface Pattern Design

Expert

Lettering

Expert

Branding

Expert

Editorial Illustration

Expert

Language

English

Fluent

Spanish; Castilian

Advanced

Work Experience

Production Artist at Abercrombie and Fitch

July 13, 2025 - Present

I assist CAD, graphic, and concept designers with all production duties for the Abercrombie Kids team. My work includes refining designs and pattern, recoloring artworks and matching color, to all steps of production. I also create artwork including shirt designs and pattern.

Graphic Designer/Head of Creative at K. E. McCartney & Associates

November 30, 2020 - July 10, 2025

I handled all creative operations for KEM including advertising, newsletter design, company signage and screen printing of company apparel. I created backdrops for conferences and events, attended as a representative, and organized all company events. I also designed applications for 7$ million winning grants, winning small business of the year, and an excellence in engineering award.

Creator at Something Fun Studios

December 3, 2020 - Present

I am the creator and designer of Something Fun Studios, where I create whimsical pieces in the spirit of love. I have done freelance work including coffee labels for Relax, It's just Coffee, branding and logo creation for Gigi's Tacos and Margaritas, mural and tee shirt design/printing for Katana Fitness and many more.