I'm a visual designer and illustrator with over a decade of experience crafting bold, cohesive work across branding, packaging, textiles, editorial, typography, and merchandise. I trained at Seattle Central Creative Academy, blending analog methods like illustration and screen printing with modern workflows in Adobe Creative Suite. I excel at logos, posters, packaging, and full identity systems for bands, brands, and small businesses, and I thrive on solving design challenges, collaborating with teams, and delivering work that connects across print and digital. I trained at Seattle Central Creative Academy, blending analog methods like illustration and screen printing with modern workflows in Adobe Creative Suite. I excel at logos, posters, packaging, and full identity systems for bands, brands, and small businesses, and I thrive on solving design challenges, collaborating with teams, and delivering work that connects across print and digital.…

Craig Clifton McKee

I'm a visual designer and illustrator with over a decade of experience crafting bold, cohesive work across branding, packaging, textiles, editorial, typography, and merchandise. I trained at Seattle Central Creative Academy, blending analog methods like illustration and screen printing with modern workflows in Adobe Creative Suite. I excel at logos, posters, packaging, and full identity systems for bands, brands, and small businesses, and I thrive on solving design challenges, collaborating with teams, and delivering work that connects across print and digital. I trained at Seattle Central Creative Academy, blending analog methods like illustration and screen printing with modern workflows in Adobe Creative Suite. I excel at logos, posters, packaging, and full identity systems for bands, brands, and small businesses, and I thrive on solving design challenges, collaborating with teams, and delivering work that connects across print and digital.…

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I’m a visual designer and illustrator with over a decade of experience crafting bold, cohesive work across branding, packaging, textiles, editorial, typography, and merchandise. I trained at Seattle Central Creative Academy, blending analog methods like illustration and screen printing with modern workflows in Adobe Creative Suite. I excel at logos, posters, packaging, and full identity systems for bands, brands, and small businesses, and I thrive on solving design challenges, collaborating with teams, and delivering work that connects across print and digital.

I trained at Seattle Central Creative Academy, blending analog methods like illustration and screen printing with modern workflows in Adobe Creative Suite. I excel at logos, posters, packaging, and full identity systems for bands, brands, and small businesses, and I thrive on solving design challenges, collaborating with teams, and delivering work that connects across print and digital.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Freelance Graphic Designer & Illustrator
January 1, 2010 - Present
Provide creative direction and design for brand identity, packaging, gig posters, textiles, T-shirts, merchandise, editorial, signage, advertising, and album artwork. Develop textile graphics including all-over prints, placement prints, repeat patterns, and fabric designs with knowledge of color separations and factory standards. Skilled in pre-press production, scanning and preparing artwork, and ensuring compliance with brand standards. Conduct research on design and textile trends, deliver seasonal presentations, and manage archives.
Project Manager at Urban Self Storage
January 1, 2023 - September 1, 2025
Directed operations, budgeting, vendor coordination, and facility upkeep for a high-volume storage facility. Hired, trained, and managed staff while liaising with corporate stakeholders. Improved workflows and efficiency through process evaluation.
Graphic Designer / Promoter / Booker at Persons Unknown Presents
January 1, 2020 - September 1, 2025
Designed screen-printed gig posters, T-shirts, and event marketing materials. Managed budgets, venue relations, contracts, and tour logistics. Promoted live music events and developed multi-channel marketing campaigns.
Produce Department Lead at Central Co-op & PCC
January 1, 2019 - September 1, 2025
Led purchasing, merchandising, and inventory management for organic produce. Trained and supervised staff, created order guides, and maintained vendor relationships. Consistently exceeded sales goals while streamlining workflows.
Project Manager at Urban Self Storage
January 1, 2023 - September 8, 2025
Directed operations, budgeting, vendor coordination, and facility upkeep for a high-volume storage facility. Hired, trained, and managed staff while liaising with corporate stakeholders. Improved workflows and efficiency through process evaluation.
Graphic Designer / Promoter / Booker at Persons Unknown Presents
January 1, 2020 - September 8, 2025
Designed screen-printed gig posters, T-shirts, and event marketing materials. Managed budgets, venue relations, contracts, and tour logistics. Promoted live music events and developed multi-channel marketing campaigns.
Produce Department Lead at Central Co-op & PCC
January 1, 2019 - September 8, 2025
Led purchasing, merchandising, and inventory management for organic produce. Trained and supervised staff, created order guides, and maintained vendor relationships. Consistently exceeded sales goals while streamlining workflows.
Project Manager at Urban Self Storage
January 1, 2023 - September 8, 2025
Directed operations, budgeting, vendor coordination, and facility upkeep for a high-volume storage facility, improving efficiency by 10% through process evaluation. Hired, trained, and managed staff, ensuring smooth operations and effective communication with corporate stakeholders. Enhanced workflows and efficiency, reducing system runtime by 15% through thorough process evaluation and strategic improvements.
Graphic Designer / Promoter / Booker at Persons Unknown Presents
January 1, 2020 - September 8, 2025
Designed screen-printed gig posters, T-shirts, and event marketing materials, enhancing brand visibility and engagement. Managed budgets, venue relations, contracts, and tour logistics, improving efficiency by 10% through strategic planning. Promoted live music events and developed multi-channel marketing campaigns, increasing event attendance by 25%.
Produce Department Lead at Central Co-op & PCC
January 1, 2019 - September 8, 2025
Led purchasing, merchandising, and inventory management for organic produce, consistently exceeding sales goals by 12.5%. Trained and supervised staff, enhancing team efficiency by 10% through strategic workflow improvements. Created order guides and maintained vendor relationships, streamlining processes and reducing costs by 10%.
Project Manager at Urban Self Storage
January 1, 2023 - September 8, 2025
Directed operations, budgeting, vendor coordination, and facility upkeep for a high-volume storage facility, improving efficiency by 10% through process evaluation. Hired, trained, and managed staff, ensuring smooth operations and effective communication with corporate stakeholders. Enhanced workflows and efficiency, reducing system runtime by 15% through thorough process evaluation and strategic improvements.
Graphic Designer / Promoter / Booker at Persons Unknown Presents
January 1, 2020 - September 8, 2025
Designed screen-printed gig posters, T-shirts, and event marketing materials, enhancing brand visibility and engagement. Managed budgets, venue relations, contracts, and tour logistics, improving efficiency by 10% through strategic planning. Promoted live music events and developed multi-channel marketing campaigns, increasing event attendance by 25%.
Produce Department Lead at Central Co-op & PCC
January 1, 2019 - September 8, 2025
Led purchasing, merchandising, and inventory management for organic produce, consistently exceeding sales goals by 12.5%. Trained and supervised staff, enhancing team efficiency by 10% through strategic workflow improvements. Created order guides and maintained vendor relationships, streamlining processes and reducing costs by 10%.
Project Manager at Urban Self Storage
January 1, 2023 - September 8, 2025
Directed operations, budgeting, vendor coordination, and facility upkeep for a high-volume storage facility. Hired, trained, and managed staff while liaising with corporate stakeholders. Improved workflows and efficiency through process evaluation.
Graphic Designer / Promoter / Booker at Persons Unknown Presents
January 1, 2020 - September 8, 2025
Designed screen-printed gig posters, T-shirts, and event marketing materials. Managed budgets, venue relations, contracts, and tour logistics. Promoted live music events and developed multi-channel marketing campaigns.
Produce Department Lead at Central Co-op & PCC
January 1, 2019 - September 8, 2025
Led purchasing, merchandising, and inventory management for organic produce. Trained and supervised staff, created order guides, and maintained vendor relationships. Consistently exceeded sales goals while streamlining workflows.
Freelance Graphic Designer & Illustrator at Self-employed / Freelance
January 1, 2010 - Present
Provide creative direction and design for brand identity, packaging, gig posters, textiles, T-shirts, merchandise, editorial, signage, advertising, and album artwork. Develop textile graphics: all-over prints, placement prints, repeat patterns, fabric designs (with knowledge of color separations and factory standards). Skilled in pre-press production, scanning/preparing artwork, and ensuring compliance with brand standards. Research design and textile trends, deliver seasonal presentations, and manage archives.
Project Manager at Urban Self Storage
January 1, 2023 - September 8, 2025
Directed operations, budgeting, vendor coordination, and facility upkeep for a high-volume storage facility. Hired, trained, and managed staff while liaising with corporate stakeholders. Improved work flows and efficiency through process evaluation.
Graphic Designer / Promoter / Booker at Persons Unknown Presents
January 1, 2020 - September 8, 2025
Designed screen-printed gig posters, T-shirts, and event marketing materials. Managed budgets, venue relations, contracts, and tour logistics. Promoted live music events and developed multi-channel marketing campaigns.
Produce Department Lead at Central Co-op & PCC
January 1, 2019 - September 8, 2025
Led purchasing, merchandising, and inventory management for organic produce. Trained and supervised staff, created order guides, and maintained vendor relationships. Consistently exceeded sales goals while streamlining work flows.

Education

AAS, Graphic Design at Seattle Central College (SCCA)
September 6, 2023 - July 15, 2025

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Industry Experience

Retail, Media & Entertainment, Consumer Goods, Professional Services, Software & Internet, Manufacturing, Education
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