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Zaire McNeil

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Hi there! I’m Zaire McNeil, a Chicago-based illustrator and designer with hands-on experience in digital media, mural art, and marketing.

About

Hi there! I’m Zaire McNeil, a Chicago-based illustrator and designer with hands-on experience in digital media, mural art, and marketing. I love turning ideas into vivid visuals and collaborating with teams to build engaging campaigns and community projects.

I’m juggling food-service work, internships, and studies at Columbia College Chicago while continuing to develop my illustration and design skills, and I’m eager to bring creative energy to new projects in media and education.

  • 3 years' experience
  • Joined June 2026

Industry experience

  • Media & Entertainment
  • Education
  • Retail
  • Professional Services
  • Other

Work experience· 5 roles

Crew Member · Chick-fil-A, ChicagoNov 2024 – Mar 2026 · 1 yr 5 mos

Learned food safety regulations, provided customer service, managed time, and maintained professionalism in stressful situations.

Art Intern · Broader Urban Involvement Leadership Development (BUILD)Jun 2024 – Aug 2024 · 3 mos

Collaborated with team to create murals; created sculptures, paintings, and jewelry; learned money management and creative problem solving.

Creative Development Team Member · OgilvyJul 2023 – Aug 2023 · 2 mos

Learned the basics of marketing/advertising; brainstormed ideas to advertise for businesses; wrote scripts and voiceovers; explored marketing on Pinterest; attended a workplace etiquette workshop.

Marketing Team Intern · CTE DM Summer InternshipJun 2022 – Jul 2022 · 2 mos
Digital Media Intern · Prosser Career AcademyAug 2021 – Jun 2023 · 1 yr 11 mos

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Illustration · Columbia College Chicago2023 – 2025

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