Emily McMurrin
Graphic Designer
Epsom, United KingdomHi there, I’m a Graphic Designer based near London. I grew up in
Las Vegas, studied art and design in San Diego, backpacked Southeast Asia whilst freelancing in Taiwan and worked for an integrated marketing communications agency in London for over six years. I am currently freelancing remotely for various clients in the UK & USA.
I’m vastly experienced in following brand guidelines for high profile companies, developing projects from the initial brainstorm through final production, multitasking efficiently to meet deadlines and working independently and/or part of a team.
Las Vegas, studied art and design in San Diego, backpacked Southeast Asia whilst freelancing in Taiwan and worked for an integrated marketing communications agency in London for over six years. I am currently freelancing remotely for various clients in the UK & USA.
I’m vastly experienced in following brand guidelines for high profile companies, developing projects from the initial brainstorm through final production, multitasking efficiently to meet deadlines and working independently and/or part of a team.
Work Experience
Works Marketing Communications
Graphic Designer
WorksMC is an integrated creative agency offering digital and print solutions across a variety of channels. Clients included: IBM, Lenovo, Three, BBC Future, EE, Yell, LexisNexis and Sky.
August 2013
- December 2019
London, United Kingdom
Become UK
Freelance Graphic Designer and Artworker
Collaborated with design teams in order to lay out product content whilst adhering to brand guidelines, both with and without existing templates. Prepared files for print by creating high resolution pdf‘s whilst checking for
correct document sizes, bleed, CMYK, linked images, cropmarks and typographical errors.
correct document sizes, bleed, CMYK, linked images, cropmarks and typographical errors.
November 2012
- July 2013
United Kingdom
Transplant Sport
Volunteer Graphic Designer and Marketing Coordinator
Re-branded the national charity, Transplant Sport. Designed a new logo, brochure, leaflet, event signage, merchandise, poster, e-newsletter and website, which will be launched soon. Artworked all of the designs in order for them to be printed for the charity.
November 2012
- May 2013
United Kingdom
Czarnowski Exhibit Services
Graphic Designer and Production Artist
Worked in a graphics team with project managers to design, edit and produce environmental graphics for trade shows. Clients included General Motors, Nokia and Coca Cola. Also created promotional materials for Czarnowski events.
September 2010
- April 2011
Nevada, United States
Centered On Taipei Magazine
Freelance Photographer
Published photojournalism for several articles and cover pages. Coordinated photo shoots
with featured restaurants and individuals in order to complement the writers’ voice and style.
Provided event photography for local artist shows.
with featured restaurants and individuals in order to complement the writers’ voice and style.
Provided event photography for local artist shows.
March 2009
- June 2010
Taiwan
Parallax Branding + Interactive
Graphic Design Intern
Collaborated with a team of senior designers and account managers to create promotional and identity pieces. Carried out production work, logo design, copy writing and layouts. Witnessed art direction, printing processes and business management.
November 2007
- March 2008
California, United States
Taipei American School
Visual Communications Assistant Teacher + Substitute Teacher
Worked in the teaching and course development team for the International Baccalaureate Art programme. Designed curriculum and critiqued the students' work.
February 2009
- June 2010
Taiwan
Education
Kingston University
MA Communication Design with Learning and Teaching in Higher Education
This programme included the Postgraduate Certificate in Learning and Teaching in Higher Education (PGCLTHE) course, MA Communication Design and Design Pedagogy.
September 2011
- October 2012
United Kingdom
San Diego State University (CSU)
BA Graphic Design
I graduated Magne Cum Laude with a 3.7 GPA.
September 2004
- December 2008
California, United States
Languages
English (Advanced),
Skills
Adobe Creative Cloud,
Adobe Illustrator,
Adobe Indesign,
Adobe Photoshop,
Adobe XD,
Advertising,
Artworking,
Banner Ads,
Brand Guidelines,
Branding And Visual Identity,
Brochures,
Campaigns,
Communication,
Copywriting,
Corporate Branding,
Digital Photography,
Direct Mail,
Email Marketing,
Environmental Design,
Events,
Infographics,
Infographics,
Information Design,
Interactive PDFs,
Keynote ,
Large Format Signage,
Layout,
Logo Design,
Magazine Ads,
Marketing,
Microsoft Office,
Packaging,
Photo Editing,
POS,
Posters,
Powerpoint,
Presentations,
Print Production,
Responsive Websites,
Social Media,
Teamwork,
Typography,
Visual Communication,
Web Design,
Whitepapers,