Hi, I'm Courtney McNary, a passionate brand designer and art director with extensive experience creating visual concepts that align with brand guidelines. I've had the opportunity to work on a variety of exciting projects ranging from global campaign adaptations to local asset development for the ANZ markets. I enjoy working closely with marketing teams to produce engaging campaigns and love bringing fresh, creative ideas to life. Over the years, I have worked remotely and on-site across Australia and the USA, gaining expertise in visual design, brand strategy, and user experience. Whether it's designing packaging, signage, or digital assets, I approach each project with enthusiasm and a keen eye for detail. I look forward to collaborating and creating impactful designs that resonate with audiences.

Courtney McNary

Hi, I'm Courtney McNary, a passionate brand designer and art director with extensive experience creating visual concepts that align with brand guidelines. I've had the opportunity to work on a variety of exciting projects ranging from global campaign adaptations to local asset development for the ANZ markets. I enjoy working closely with marketing teams to produce engaging campaigns and love bringing fresh, creative ideas to life. Over the years, I have worked remotely and on-site across Australia and the USA, gaining expertise in visual design, brand strategy, and user experience. Whether it's designing packaging, signage, or digital assets, I approach each project with enthusiasm and a keen eye for detail. I look forward to collaborating and creating impactful designs that resonate with audiences.

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Hi, I’m Courtney McNary, a passionate brand designer and art director with extensive experience creating visual concepts that align with brand guidelines. I’ve had the opportunity to work on a variety of exciting projects ranging from global campaign adaptations to local asset development for the ANZ markets. I enjoy working closely with marketing teams to produce engaging campaigns and love bringing fresh, creative ideas to life.

Over the years, I have worked remotely and on-site across Australia and the USA, gaining expertise in visual design, brand strategy, and user experience. Whether it’s designing packaging, signage, or digital assets, I approach each project with enthusiasm and a keen eye for detail. I look forward to collaborating and creating impactful designs that resonate with audiences.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Brand Designer / Art Director at Ward6
June 30, 2025 - July 22, 2025
Created visual concepts in alignment with the Allergen Aesthetic brands’ guidelines. Adapted global campaign materials to develop local assets for the ANZ markets. Executed experiential signage, eDMs, social media, brochures, presentations, and packaging.
Brand Designer at Ward6
June 30, 2025 - July 22, 2025
Created visual concepts in alignment with the Allergen Aesthetic brands’ guidelines. Adapted global campaign materials to develop local assets for the ANZ markets. Executed experiential signage, eDMs, social media, brochures, presentations, and packaging.
Brand Designer at Ward6
July 1, 2023 - June 30, 2025
Created visual concepts aligned with the Allergen Aesthetic brands’ guidelines. Adapted global campaign materials to develop local assets for the ANZ markets. Executed experiential signage, eDMs, social media, brochures, presentations, and packaging.
Brand Designer at Bandit
April 30, 2023 - July 22, 2025
Assisted with overflow brand rollout for Club Lime. Strived to branch out creatively and bring new ideas while keeping consistent with the brand’s new style guide.
Brand Designer at Bandit
April 30, 2023 - July 22, 2025
Assisted with overflow brand rollout for Club Lime. Strived to branch out creatively and bring new ideas while keeping consistent with the brand’s new style guide.
Brand Designer at Bandit
April 1, 2023 - April 30, 2023
Assisted with overflow brand rollout for Club Lime. Brought new creative ideas while maintaining consistency with the brand’s new style guide.
Brand Designer at TOMs Shoes
August 31, 2022 - July 22, 2025
Designed consistent brand assets for web, email, social media, collaborations, in-store signage and landing pages. Collaborated with the marketing team to produce seasonal campaigns.
Brand Designer at TOMs Shoes
August 31, 2022 - July 22, 2025
Designed consistent brand assets for web, email, social media, collaborations, in-store signage and landing pages. Collaborated with the marketing team to produce seasonal campaigns.
Brand Designer at Hyman Digital
December 31, 2021 - July 22, 2025
Led the team through a brand refresh. Designed three book launch websites and created the backdrop and presentations for two PBS specials. Produced packaging for Farmacy’s detox kit.
Brand Designer at Hyman Digital
December 31, 2021 - July 22, 2025
Led the team through a brand refresh. Designed three book launch websites and created the backdrop and presentations for two PBS specials. Produced packaging for Farmacy’s detox kit.
Brand Designer at TOMs Shoes
December 1, 2021 - August 31, 2022
Designed consistent brand assets for web, email, social media, collaborations, in-store signage and landing pages. Collaborated with the marketing team to produce seasonal campaigns.
Freelance Designer at Hi5 Agency
November 30, 2021 - July 22, 2025
Created static designs, GIFs, decks, and storyboards for Spotify Podcasts, Dear Evan Hanson movie, Benjamin Moore, and Cisco. Collaborated closely with project managers and art directors.
Freelance Designer at Hi5 Agency
November 30, 2021 - July 22, 2025
Created static designs, GIFs, decks, and storyboards for Spotify Podcasts, Dear Evan Hanson movie, Benjamin Moore, and Cisco. Collaborated closely with project managers and art directors.
Freelance Designer at Hi5 Agency
January 1, 2021 - November 30, 2021
Created static designs, GIFs, decks, and storyboards for Spotify Podcasts, Dear Evan Hanson movie, Benjamin Moore, and Cisco. Collaborated closely with project managers and art directors.
Graphic Designer at Ariel Gordon Jewelry
January 31, 2020 - July 22, 2025
Designed emails, social media graphics, and GIFs. Illustrated unique seasonal campaigns and redesigned the homepage of the website.
Graphic Designer at Ariel Gordon Jewelry
January 31, 2020 - July 22, 2025
Designed emails, social media graphics, and GIFs. Illustrated unique seasonal campaigns and redesigned the homepage of the website.
Brand Designer at Hyman Digital
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2021
Led team through a brand refresh. Designed three book launch websites and created backdrops and presentations for two PBS specials. Produced packaging for Farmacy’s detox kit.
Lead Designer at Mod Ref
October 31, 2018 - July 22, 2025
Coordinated model castings, art directed, and photographed for e-commerce and editorial shoots. Designed and wrote copy for web banners, look books, tags, and social media graphics.
Lead Designer at Mod Ref
October 31, 2018 - July 22, 2025
Coordinated model castings, art directed, and photographed for e-commerce and editorial shoots. Designed and wrote copy for web banners, look books, tags, and social media graphics.
Graphic Designer at Freelance
August 31, 2018 - July 22, 2025
Created emails for Pair Piercings and Page Sargisson Jewelry. Designed signage and print marketing materials for Isaiah’s Run. Created posters for Planet Fitness and Viking Pure Solutions.
Graphic Designer at Freelance
August 31, 2018 - July 22, 2025
Created emails for Pair Piercings and Page Sargisson Jewelry. Designed signage and print marketing materials for Isaiah’s Run. Created posters for Planet Fitness and Viking Pure Solutions.
Lead Designer at Mod Ref
August 1, 2018 - October 31, 2018
Coordinated model castings, art directed, and photographed for e-commerce and editorial shoots. Designed and wrote copy for web banners, look books, tags, and social media graphics.
Graphic Designer at Ariel Gordon Jewelry
May 1, 2018 - January 31, 2020
Designed emails, social media graphics, and GIFs. Illustrated unique seasonal campaigns and redesigned the homepage of the website.
Graphic Designer at Coloursock
September 30, 2017 - July 22, 2025
Designed web pages, packaging, editorial design, presentation design, advertisements, event design, illustrations, and brand guidelines for various clients.
Graphic Designer at Coloursock
September 30, 2017 - July 22, 2025
Designed web pages, packaging, editorial design, presentation design, advertisements, event design, illustrations, and brand guidelines for various clients.
Graphic Designer at Freelance
September 1, 2017 - August 31, 2018
Created emails for Pair Piercings and Page Sargisson Jewelry. Designed signage and print marketing materials for Isaiah’s Run. Created posters for Planet Fitness and Viking Pure Solutions.
Graphic Designer at Coloursock
July 1, 2017 - September 30, 2017
Designed web pages, packaging, editorial design, presentations, advertisements, event design, illustrations, and brand guidelines for various clients.
Graphic Designer at The Burrow Group
January 31, 2017 - July 22, 2025
Created logos for app identity. Designed websites, presentations, environmental graphics, event designs, posters, illustrations, and calendars for various clients.
Graphic Designer at The Burrow Group
January 31, 2017 - July 22, 2025
Created logos for app identity. Designed websites, presentations, environmental graphics, event designs, posters, illustrations, and calendars for various clients.
Graphic Designer at The Burrow Group
September 1, 2016 - January 31, 2017
Created logos for app identity. Designed websites, presentations, environmental graphics, event designs, posters, illustrations, and calendars for various clients.

Education

BFA in Design at University of Kansas
January 1, 2010 - December 31, 2015
BFA at University of Kansas
January 1, 2011 - December 31, 2015
BFA at University of Kansas
January 1, 2011 - December 31, 2015

Qualifications

User Experience Design
June 1, 2020 - August 31, 2020
Designers Bootcamp with Frankie Ratford
May 1, 2023 - May 31, 2023
User Experience Design
June 1, 2020 - August 31, 2020
Designers Bootcamp with Frankie Ratford
May 1, 2023 - May 31, 2023
User Experience Design
June 1, 2020 - August 31, 2020
Designers Bootcamp with Frankie Ratford
May 1, 2023 - May 31, 2023

Industry Experience

Consumer Goods, Retail, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Non-Profit Organization