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I'm Kylee McKinney, a visual artist and designer with experience in traditional and graphic art, focused on accessible visual experiences and compelling visual narratives. I'm always seeking a challenging creative role that pushes storytelling and design across contexts, from color consultation and customer service in retail and design to classroom art education and gallery installations.…

Kylee McKinney

Artist, Illustrator, Graphic Designer, +1

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I'm Kylee McKinney, a visual artist and designer with experience in traditional and graphic art, focused on accessible visual experiences and compelling visual narratives. I'm always seeking a challenging creative role that pushes storytelling and design across contexts, from color consultation and customer service in retail and design to classroom art education and gallery installations.…

Available to hire

I’m Kylee McKinney, a visual artist and designer with experience in traditional and graphic art, focused on accessible visual experiences and compelling visual narratives.
I’m always seeking a challenging creative role that pushes storytelling and design across contexts, from color consultation and customer service in retail and design to classroom art education and gallery installations.

Skills

Experience Level

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Intermediate

Intermediate

Intermediate

Intermediate

Intermediate

Intermediate

Intermediate

Intermediate

Intermediate

Intermediate

Language

English

Fluent

Work Experience

Design Products Specialist, Color Specialist, Customer Services Specialist at Sherwin-Williams

April 1, 2022 - Present

Act as the face of Sherwin-Williams, making designer sales to DIY and commercial customers. Coordinate color and design consultations tailored to customer needs across residential and commercial projects, including custom color matches in paint and wood stain projects. Provided high-quality customer service and collaborated effectively in a fast-paced team environment. Manage scheduling, inventory, and client follow-up to ensure service excellence. Train new staff in customer engagement, sales operations, and product knowledge. Cultivate long-term client relationships through clear communication and high-quality results.

Substitute (K-12) at Cherry Creek School District

September 1, 2025 - Present

Supported student engagement, creativity, and classroom management in both studio-based and general education settings. Delivered pre-planned art lessons independently, maintaining continuity of instruction and classroom expectations. Gained hands-on experience working with a wide range of ages, abilities, and classroom dynamics, while fostering a safe, respectful, and creative classroom environment.

Freelance Art Education, Fine Arts, Graphic Design at Self-Employed / Freelance

August 1, 2021 - Present

Throughout my school career and post-grad, I have worked hands on in classrooms and participated in Denver area art galleries. My work ranges from design material for events, event planning, gallery installation, communication, art education, and curating.

Design Product Specialist, Color Specialist, Customer Service Specialist at Sherwin-Williams

April 1, 2022 - Present

K-12 Substitute at Cherry Creek School District

September 1, 2025 - Present

Freelance Designer / Art Educator at Freelance

August 1, 2021 - Present

Art Education, Fine Arts, Graphic Design. Throughout my school career and post-grad, I have worked hands-on in classrooms and participated in Denver area art galleries. My work ranges from design material for events, event planning, gallery installation, communication, art education, and curating.