Meredith Burke
Graphic Designer and Illustrator
Baltimore, MD, USAI am a graphic designer and illustrator living and working in Baltimore, MD.
Work Experience
Freelance
Freelance Designer & Illustrator
I provide graphic design and illustration services, specializing in brand design and development, print design and production, and brand illustration. For over a decade, I have supported the branding, marketing, and fundraising needs of creative agencies, nonprofits, small businesses, higher education, government entities, and more. No matter the client, I am driven to help others communicate creatively with their audiences and achieve their goals.
January 2007
- Present
Maryland, United States
B. Creative Group
Senior Graphic Designer
As Senior Graphic Designer for BCG, I used my creativity and curiosity to help clients meet their business goals through the creation of strong, conceptual, strategic brand communications, from ideation to execution. I contributed to the creation and management of branding platforms, advertising campaigns, packaging systems, brand identities, user interfaces, websites, brochures, programs, books, storyboards, and more.
July 2021
- October 2021
Maryland, United States
Baltimore Symphony Orchestra
Senior Graphic Designer
As Senior Graphic Designer for the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra, my responsibilities included maintaining and building the brand for the BSO, as well as designing promotional materials for print, web, and social media, including brochures, direct mail, digital display ads, posters, flyers, signage, booklets, programs, stickers, television graphics, and print ads.
May 2017
- June 2021
Maryland, United States
Baltimore Academy Of Illustration
Communication Manager and Instructor
As communication manager at the opening of the school in 2015, I developed and maintained the school's social media, email campaigns, and Eventbrite presence. I was also responsible for the school's website content management. As instructor, I developed and taught an Intro to Digital Illustration course, teaching students the fundamentals of how to use Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator to create illustrations.
August 2015
- December 2016
Baltimore, Maryland, United States
C. Liston Communications
Designer, print and web
I designed and produced a variety of print and web projects for non-profit organizations, government contractors, marketing firms, and small businesses. Projects included corporate identity, print collateral, websites, and e-newsletters. This was a 100% remote position.
My web-related duties involved wireframing, design, and front-end development with HTML, CSS, and PHP, with an emphasis on WordPress theme development and implementation.
My print-related duties involved design, layout, and prepress, with a special focus on event collateral for non-profit organizations. We specialized in creating elegant, brand-consistent design themes and implementing them across a variety of promotional material.
Additional responsibilities included collaborating with clients, co-workers, subcontractors, and outside vendors; project management; content management; proposal development; writing and editing copy; illustration; and photo editing.
My web-related duties involved wireframing, design, and front-end development with HTML, CSS, and PHP, with an emphasis on WordPress theme development and implementation.
My print-related duties involved design, layout, and prepress, with a special focus on event collateral for non-profit organizations. We specialized in creating elegant, brand-consistent design themes and implementing them across a variety of promotional material.
Additional responsibilities included collaborating with clients, co-workers, subcontractors, and outside vendors; project management; content management; proposal development; writing and editing copy; illustration; and photo editing.
July 2009
- December 2013
United States
University Of Baltimore
Graphic Designer, Workshop Instructor, and Tutor, Achievement & Learning Center
As graphic designer for the ALC, I designed, produced, and maintained promotional materials to build awareness of the ALC's academic support services among UB students. Projects included booklets, brochures, flyers, posters, and advertisements for distribution on campus. I was also responsible for content management of the ALC's university web page and online event calendar.
As workshop Instructor, I developed and taught a series of workshops focused on Adobe Illustrator. Topics included an introduction to Illustrator, an in-depth look at the pen tool, and using Illustrator for web design.
As tutor, I assisted UB students in learning to use Adobe Creative Suite software, including Illustrator, Photoshop and InDesign, as well as HTML and CSS.
As workshop Instructor, I developed and taught a series of workshops focused on Adobe Illustrator. Topics included an introduction to Illustrator, an in-depth look at the pen tool, and using Illustrator for web design.
As tutor, I assisted UB students in learning to use Adobe Creative Suite software, including Illustrator, Photoshop and InDesign, as well as HTML and CSS.
August 2008
- May 2012
Maryland, United States
The UB Post
Page Designer & Illustrator
I contributed page design and layout, ad design, prepress, and editorial illustrations to The UB Post, the University of Baltimore's student-operated newspaper.
August 2008
- December 2008
Baltimore, Maryland, United States
Mjach Designs
Subcontractor, copy writing and graphic design
I contributed design, layout, and prepress for print collateral, logo design, and copy writing. Clients included small business, state and local government, and non-profit organizations.
January 2008
- April 2008
Maryland, United States
Red And Black, Community College Of Baltimore County
Production Manager
As production manager for CCBC Catonsville's student-operated newspaper, I contributed page design and layout, art direction, project management for a team of layout staff, ad design, and prepress. Additional duties included writing, editorial illustration, proofreading, and copy editing.
September 2006
- May 2008
Catonsville, Maryland, United States
Education
University Of Baltimore
Bachelor of Science, Corporate Communication
August 2008
- May 2010
Baltimore, Maryland, United States
Community College Of Baltimore County
Associate in Applied Science, Publication Design
Graduated cum laude
January 2000
- May 2008
Catonsville, Maryland, United States
Maryland Institute College Of Art (MICA)
August 1999
- December 1999
Baltimore, Maryland, United States
Languages
English (Native),
French (Beginner),
Skills
Adobe Illustrator,
Adobe Indesign,
Adobe Photoshop,
CSS,
CSS3,
HTML,
HTML5,
Photo Editing,
Photoshop,
Prepress,
Production,