Megan Fretty

Freelance Graphic Designer

Muskegon, MI, USA
I have over 10 years of experience with graphic design and illustration. Currently, I work as a freelance designer, where I provide various creative services, including but not limited to, print, web, and social media graphics and illustration. Over the years, I have gathered a vast array of creative experience: from marketing, web and print design, illustration, product development, 3D imaging, and spoken audio.

Previously, I worked as a Product Designer and Marketing Support Specialist at Whitehall Products. I worked in a team of three, developing new product ideas, and guiding the process from conception to production. I provided any and all graphics services, including but not limited to website graphics, product catalogs, sell sheets, pamphlets, trade show banners, merchandise, and e-marketing layouts.

The experience I've gathered in various forms of design and marketing, flexibility, and can-do personality make me a valuable asset to any work environment.

I spend my free time cooking, writing, drawing, volunteering, and cuddling my dogs. I am a huge Harry Potter fan, which shows through my involvement with MuggleNet, The Protego Foundation, and my podcast, Care of Magical Shippers.

Feel free to connect with me via LinkedIn, or reach out via email at megan@meganfretty.com. You can also find me on twitter: @meganfretty

Review my extensive portfolio at meganfretty.com.

Competencies: Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe InDesign, Procreate, Clip Studio Paint, Typography, Web Design, Graphics, Illustration, Branding & Identity, Page Layout Design, Marketing, Wordpress

Work Experience

Tabono Law

Marketing Specialist

August 2023 - Muskegon, Michigan, United States

Whitehall Products

Production Designer

Developing proofs for aluminum cast memorial plaques, customizing ceramic crocks for consumers, metadata and image database management, advertising and marketing materials. Working independently and as a team.
January 2016 - November 2022 Michigan, United States

Lush Fresh Handmade Cosmetics

Floor Leader/Senior Sales Ambassador

Customer service, sales, training, visual merchandising, operations, community service.
October 2015 - Present Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States

Y-Knot Embroidery And Screenprinting

Graphic Designer/Artist

Creating vector illustrations and graphic designs for textile screenprinting. Developing advertisements and marketing materials.
March 2015 - August 2015 Muskegon, Michigan, United States

Boomerang Retro & Relics

Sales Associate/Key Holder

Customer service, sales, graphic design, marketing, visual merchandising.
January 2014 - December 2014 Marquette, Michigan, United States

Designer Shoe Warehouse

Sales Merchandising Supervisor

Customer service, training, operations, visual merchandising, stock management, floor leading, opening and closing.
October 2013 - January 2014 Muskegon, Michigan, United States

Lush Cosmetics

Sales Ambassador

August 2012 - July 2013 Illinois, United States

Education

Northern Michigan University

Bachelor of Fine Arts: Illustration

January 2014 - December 2014 Marquette, Michigan, United States

Columbia College Chicago

Illustration, Bachelor of Fine Arts

I transferred to Columbia at the beginning of this fall semester to provide myself with better instruction, experience, and opportunities to grow and develop as an artist.
September 2012 - Present Chicago, Illinois, United States

Northern Michigan University

Illustration, Bachelor of Fine Arts

I originally chose NMU because it would provide me with the college atmosphere: sports, dorm life, etc. while growing as an individual to become independent and establish myself as an artist. Down the line, I was not being provided with the opportunities and instruction I needed and deserved to develop my skills.
August 2008 - May 2012 Marquette, Michigan, United States

Languages

English (Native),

Skills

Character Design, Adobe After Effects, Adobe Creative Suite, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Indesign, Adobe Photoshop, Animation, Cinema 4D, Digital Animation, Final Cut Pro, Illustration, Traditional Animation, Visual Development, Wacom Tablet,