Freelance Designer

William McCord

Chicago, IL

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Finding a solution happens when concept meets creativity. At the College for Creative Studies, I’ve honed my concept and design skills while obtaining my degree in advertising design. In addition, I also enjoy graphic design, photography, and illustration. My life is inspired by design that leads me to new discoveries each day. Lets be a part of this experience together!

Software & Specialty Skills:

Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, After Effects, Dreamweaver, Finalcut, Post Production, Digital Retouching, Photography, Basic HTML, PowerPoint/Keynote Presentations, Trade Show Graphics and Catalog Design.
Education
- Advertising Design Graphic Design, Photography and Illustration
  
  College for Creative Studies
  
  2004 - 2010
Experience
- Freelance Designer
  
  Learning Resources
  
  Sep 2014 - Dec 2014 (3 months)
  
  Teaming up with their London based office, I concepted and created an energetic 97 page catalog featuring their 2015 line of children’s educational toys.
- Freelance Designer
  
  Abercrombie & Kent
  
  Mar 2014 - Sep 2014 (6 months)
  
  Envisioned and created breathtaking compositions featuring luxury journeys happening around the globe for their 2015 catalogues.
- Freelance Designer
  
  Hello Innovation
  
  Nov 2012 - Feb 2014 (1 year 3 months)
  
  Creating visually appealing print, web and trade show branding, I’ve helped separate ourselves from the competition and lead the way in ecommerce and software solutions for the funeral industry.
- Creative Designer
  
  Health Food Associates
  
  Mar 2012 - Oct 2012 (7 months)
  
  Implemented new design ideas & reconstructed layouts. Working with a team we generated point of sale & promotional materials.
- Digital Artist
  
  Brothers & Co.
  
  Mar 2011 - Mar 2012 (1 year)
  
  Studio experience with a twist. Working on brands like Under Armour, Remington and Bushnell, I composed sweet layouts and kept my files so clean you could eat off them.
- Jr. Art Director Intern
  
  Campbell-Ewald
  
  Jun 2010 - Dec 2010 (6 months)
  
  I worked with the GM Customer Relationship Management team, because having good relationships with your customers is important. Under the GM umbrella, I worked on Chevrolet, GMC, Buick, and Cadillac. I also dabbled in some design, creating an icon for OnStar’s ConnectIons feature.
- Tutor
  
  College for Creative Studies
  
  Sep 2006 - Dec 2010 (4 years 3 months)
  
  Assisted students with solving visual and software challenges.
- Design Intern
  
  Stillwater Designs, Inc. - KICKER
  
  Jun 2009 - Aug 2009 (2 months)
  
  Conceptualized point of sale materials and created new layout designs, saw projects from start to finish.
- Designer
  
  Bizica
  
  May 2009 - Aug 2009 (3 months)
  
  Created: Logo Designs, Web Layouts, Promotional Materials and T-Shirt Designs.
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