Sean McCarthy

Contract Lead Designer @SquareWaves

💸 MarketingUX/UI DesignerGraphic Designer🐦 DesignBrand DesignerIllustrator

I am a dynamic UX | UI | Graphic Designer dedicated to crafting innovative solutions that seamlessly blend aesthetics with functionality, showcased through my portfolio at https://www.smacportfolio.wordpress.com. With a background spanning from print production management to leading complex rebranding initiatives, I excel in creating compelling visual narratives that elevates brands and enhances user experiences. My expertise includes Adobe Creative Suite, HTML/CSS, and a suite of design tools like Sketch, Figma, and InVision. My most recent role as Contract Lead Designer at SquareWaves involved spearheading comprehensive rebranding projects and collaborating closely with cross-functional teams to deliver tailored design solutions. I hold a Certificate in User Experience and User Interface Design from General Assembly, complementing my Bachelor of Science in Graphic Design and Creative Technologies from Illinois State University. Based in Chicago-Land, I bring a meticulous eye for detail and a passion for human-centered design to every project, ensuring alignment with business objectives and exceeding user expectations.

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Work Background

Square WavesLead Designer

Jan. 2024St Charles, Illinois, United States- Develop and execute design strategy across digital, social, print channels and content. - Develop and scale the design team/department as needed. - Spearhead the design process for client and internal projects. - Work in Figma, Adobe Suite, Webflow and other tools to build the designs. - Collaborate closely with Project Management and Sales teams to ensure the delivery of high-quality design solutions. - Craft and maintain a consistent brand aesthetic across all digital platforms. - Lead and mentor junior designers, fostering a collaborative and productive work environment. - Strategize design initiatives for clients.

EpsilonAssociate UI Designer 2

Sep. 2021 - Jan. 2024West Chicago, Illinois, United States

Rex- Your Social Shopping AssistantUX/ UI Designer

Mar. 2021 - Apr. 2021RemoteRex Friends is making the online shopping experience more social. Our UX team was contracted to craft a mobile companion to support a Chrome extension. Team Deliverables · 37-Screen Prototype through Figma · 12 User Interviews · 2 Rounds of Usability Testing · Zeplin Style Guide

Vision Sign & DesignGraphic Designer

Jul. 2020 - Dec. 2020Joliet, Illinois, United States• Worked with 30+ clients to design, layout, and prep for production: Vehicle wraps, window graphics, signage. • Created specifications for application to designs with large format printing equipment. • Communicated with sales and marketing team for client design and production pricing.

Alter Brewing CompanyLine Cook

Jun. 2020 - Jul. 2020St Charles, Illinois, United States

G.D.S. Display GraphicsPrint Production Manager

May. 2019 - Aug. 2019Bloomington, Illinois, United StatesAs the Print Production Manager my role in the company was tp process graphic output on high resolution, large format printers, manage and maintain performance of high tech, large format printers and to collaborate with designers to ensure the output satisfied client expectations.

Liquidus MarketingVisual Designer

Jun. 2018 - Aug. 2018Chicago, Illinois, United StatesAs a Visual Design Intern at Liquidus, I was tasked with the role of working with the internal design team to create icons and imagery for the corporate website rebuild. Designed and coded Gifs for client projects and also corporate website. Created advertisements for the sales team for client presentations.

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