Brandon McKay

Experience

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  Whirlwind Creative

  Oct 2013 - Nov 2015

  Graphic Designer

  I worked with a dynamic group of people that represent and work for various large and small companies throughout the Queen City. The client base runs the gamut from department stores and shopping malls, to large nightclub concepts and venues. The company covers print and web work, and it was my job to update websites, create emailers, and perform image editing as required. This work was done remotely.

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  Sounds Essential

  Nov 2014 - Dec 2015

  Graphic Designer

  A wonderful group of people, Sounds Essential is a marketing firm I had great pleasure in working with. I mainly did design or illustration work for them that involved an eye for detail. This can mean recreating handwriting as vector art, or working with their team to come up with new identity directions for established companies. This work was done remotely.

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  Thee Design

  Mar 2017 - Dec 2018

  Production Assistant

  Assisted in various capacities, on various projects, on an as needed basis.This includes transferring information from website to website, updating inventories for online retailers, photo editing, etc. Also relied upon to provide critical feedback and analysis from project to project to better serve clients.

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  Extraordinaire Gallery

  Dec 2018 - Nov 2020

  Resident Artist

  I worked within the Gallery on new works of art for sale within the gallery while interacting with potential clients, informing them of the work within the showroom. I also tore down and installed new works and showings, helped organize events, and curated new work as it came in.

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  GT Independence

  Dec 2019 - Jan 2021

  I provided assistance to an artist that has ASD ( Autism Spectrum Disorder) This includes installing hardware, organizing his paintings in a database, redesigning a website, taking photography of all work using lightboxes and lighting rigs, submitting work to shows, and managing his social media. I also helped him with some normal, day to day things like grocery shopping, tracking his medications, and generally helping him around the house. I provided assistance to an artist that has ASD ( Autism Spectrum Disorder) This includes installing hardware, organizing his paintings in a database, redesigning a website, taking photography of all work using lightboxes and lighting rigs, submitting work to shows, and managing his social media. I also helped him with some normal, day to day things like grocery shopping, tracking his medications, and generally helping him around the house.

  • Art Assistant, Job Coach, and Habilitation Technician

    Dec 2019 - Jan 2021

  • Art Assistant, Job Coach, and Habilitation Technician

    Dec 2019 - Jan 2021
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  Ricci Studio

  Jun 2020 - Sept 2020

  Studio Assistant

  I provided assistance to an artist that had recently purchased studio space to accommodate her growing custom hand painted wallpaper business.Not only did I prep, gesso, and paint quite large sheets of material for further detail work and eventual installation, but I also cut and put together large guide books and ordering packages. Work changed daily, as orders tend to vary in style and technique, so flexibility was key here.Since working at the studio, output increased, and the location was comfortably ahead of orders, leaving a bit of room for experimentation. Show less

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  Active Intel

  Nov 2020 - Mar 2022

  I was responsible for the design and build of several websites, all pertaining to different aspects of legal documentation and document preparation in different avenues such as automotive, housing, tax preparation, etc. This generally involved discussing the needs of each particular site, creating wireframes, lo-fi and hi-fi prototypes, mockups, and incorporating feedback from management and creative teams. I also created duplicate, or sister, sites as many of these sites concerned the same subject matter, but applied to different states. Show less I was responsible for the design and build of several websites, all pertaining to different aspects of legal documentation and document preparation in different avenues such as automotive, housing, tax preparation, etc. This generally involved discussing the needs of each particular site, creating wireframes, lo-fi and hi-fi prototypes, mockups, and incorporating feedback from management and creative teams. I also created duplicate, or sister, sites as many of these sites concerned the same subject matter, but applied to different states. Show less

  • Web Designer

    Nov 2020 - Mar 2022

  • Web Designer

    Nov 2020 - Mar 2022
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  Wild Blue Weddings

  Feb 2022 - Oct 2023

  Graphic Designer

  I'm responsible for altering designs per customer orders, creating new print and digital designs, and digitally editing photos of wedding invitations, menus, etc. I am currently redesigning inventory images and adding new images for a revamp/revitalization of the online store, and providing feedback on new design ideas and direction.

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  LKW Illustration

  Apr 2022 - Nov 2022

  Flat color artist

  I provide the base coloring for digital illustration, to be used for further shading, coloring, and effects work by another artist down the line.

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  CoheriTech

  May 2022 - Oct 2023

  Graphic Designer

  I am creating the new branding for an upcoming venture that will be the extension of an established 3D printing company, Delta 3D Studios. This includes logos, imagery, and eventually the design and build of their website.

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  Cool Material

  Oct 2022 - now

  Graphic Designer
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  Artistic Talent Group

  Jan 2023 - now

  Cartoonist