Megan McKiernan

Creative Director

Los Angeles, CA, USA
Over the past 12 years, I’ve had the privilege of working in diverse design environments — everywhere from eCommerce and tech companies to creative agencies and with powerhouse brands like Disney and LinkedIn.

From mentoring junior designers on visual hierarchy…to branding startups and pitching Fortune 100 clients in the boardroom, I execute designs that tell a brand’s unique story—and resonate with customers and clients alike.

What I Do Best
► Reimagine the way consumers see your company—with smart, stand-out designs that draw people into your product.
► Manage a full team of designers and illustrators—providing ongoing training to ensure they develop a strong design aesthetic and adhere to brand guidelines.
► Direct lifestyle and product photography shoots for packaging, advertising and retail environments.
► Pitch and present concept art to key stakeholders—deftly managing their changes and concerns.
► Coordinate with colleagues and overseas production vendors to ensure all deadlines and budgets are met.

Above all, I solve problems with my designs. Let’s talk!

Work Experience

Creative Director

September 2018 - Present Ventura, California, United States

Linkedin

Designer

March 2017 - September 2018 California, United States

Jakks Pacific Inc

Art Director/Senior Designer

July 2014 - March 2017 California, United States

Root Creative Group

Lead Graphic & Web Designer

Create and update artwork for marketing collateral: identity design, branding, brochures, flyers, sales sheets, stationary, Ad work, posters, mail pieces, annual reports, packaging, trade show booths. Design and develop websites, email campaigns and other web collateral. Accounts include: Zumbox Inc., Balboa Baby, Cocalo, Orangewood, The Academy.
June 2012 - July 2014 California, United States

Enhanced Vision

In-house Graphic & Web Designer

Create artwork for marketing collateral: brochures, postcards, trade show booths, print, Ad work, e-mail artwork, product manuals, product catalogs and flyers, etc. Design, manage and track email campaigns. Develop, edited and updated artwork for product packaging and design. Assisted with design of websites and web pages. Oversaw print pre-press and production. Maintain and produce product manuals. Responsible for product photography, image manipulation and photo editing.
August 2011 - June 2012 Huntington Beach, California, United States

Auspient Inc.

Graphic Design & Web Development

Web maintenance, design and development for eCommerce websites. Daily duties include: creating and loading product images, creating lifestyle images, writing and editing copy, designing and coding newsletters, product based photography and setup, updating current graphics. Accounts include: One Kings Lane, LeftLane Sports, 118 Boardshop, Cookie’s Kids, Clae Footwear, Dimensional Optics.
June 2010 - February 2011 San Luis Obispo, California, United States

Site Pro Specialties

Graphic Designer (Freelance)

Update and create print/web collateral. Create white pages, sales sheets and emails.
2010 - 2012 Phoenix, Arizona, United States

Verdin*

Production Designer (Contract)

Create designs and prepare for press. Worked with senior designer and art director on projects including: advertisements, postcards, invites, brand identity and posters. Assisted in re-branding of company. Prepared work for client presentations.
April 2011 - July 2011 San Luis Obispo, California, United States

Musical Instrument Museum

Graphic Designer (Contract)

Assist the in-house design team in preparation of the grand opening.
Created collateral ranging from exhibit signs to other environmental signage.
March 2010 - May 2010 Phoenix, Arizona, United States

Blind Society

Graphic Design (Intern)

Worked with many different clients and projects, including brand identity, packaging and signage.
October 2009 - January 2010 Scottsdale, Arizona, United States

Phoenix Art Museum

Graphic Design (Intern)

Worked with in-house and other client based projects. These projects included; brochures, identity, stationary, ads, posters, bookmarks and mailers. Clients include; Barnes & Noble, The Art League, and Asian Arts Council, experience with pre-press and editing.
September 2008 - April 2009 Phoenix, Arizona, United States

Safe Haven For Animals

Web & Graphic Designer (Volunteer)

Provide weekly updates to website, write copy, design and develop email campaigns, and create printed collateral.
2009 - Present Scottsdale, Arizona, United States

Education

The Art Institute Of Phoenix

BFA, Graphic Design

Member of The Third Floor Honors Society
2006 - 2009 Phoenix, Arizona, United States

Languages

English (Native),

Skills

Adobe Dreamweaver, Adobe Flash, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Indesign, Adobe Photoshop, Branding/Logos, Copy Writing, Design/Web Production, Email Campaigns, Environmental/Signage, Fine Art, Flash Animation, HTML/CSS/PHP, Illustration, Image Manipulation, Mac And PC Platforms, Marketing Collateral, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Powerpoint, Microsoft Word, Package Design, Photography, Visual Studio, Web Development, Web/UI Design, WordPress/ Other CMS,