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Art Director / Graphic Designer

Daniel McDade

Ann Arbor, MI
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    At the core I am an artist, throughout my life art has filled me with a sense of accomplishment and integrity. It is fair to say that since my childhood, art has been my passion and what I eventually focused on as a career path for my life. I entered the College for Creative Studies with my focus being in Graphic Design. It wasn’t until the end of my sophomore year that I was exposed to the art of Advertising. Since then Advertising design has proven to be the most amenable vehicle for translating my inner vision to outer reality. I consider the big picture of visual communications. Creativity is what drives my design concepts. I am passionate about compelling imagery and critical of the smallest details of my art and take pride in my craftsmanship. I enjoy the

    production and design process when it comes to visually representing my idea and vision. I believe in patience, humor, problem solving and an ability to adapt to any environment. I am purposeful and strategic in my thinking with a strong and innovative sense of design. The College for Creative Studies and the real world experience I have had in advertising has given me the ability to successfully handle multiple projects and roles while providing superior results. I have learned to work extremely well with deadlines and all types of personalities. I strive to exceed expectations from mentors, peers, employers and most importantly myself!!

  • Education
    • BFA Advertising Design
      College for Creative Ste Studies
      2003 - 2010
  • Experience
    • College For Creative Studies I
      Detroit, MI
      BFA, Advertising Design, 2010
    • Graphic Designer
      Art Van Furniture Advertising I
      Warren, MI
      * Print Media: Retail Advertising and Graphic Design * Specializing in direct mail and point of purchase * Worked with various groups on direct mail concepts * Designed logo for Wyndham's 2009 fall promo * Involved in cl ient meetings and group brainstorms
    • Creative/Digital Intern
      Chevrolet
      Southfield, MI
      Campbell- Ewald I, Alltel, General Motors, GM Card, OnStar, Wyndham Hotels and Resorts * Produced web layouts and flash web banners
    • Creative Intern
      Mazda
      Southfield, MI
      DONER I, Amazon.com, Del Taco, Ticketsnow.com * Designed "In-House Award" * Logo for Ticketsnow.com * Photo retouching S KILLS
    • Illustration and Fine Arts
      Web Layouts* Adobe Creative Suite
      Mount Clemens, MI
      * Image Retouching * Logo Design EDUC AT ION
    • Berkley High School
      Berkley, MI
      High School Diploma, 2003 * Graduated Magna Cum Laude * Printing press managment * Warehouse work * Food preparation
    • Print Media
      Freelance Graphic Designer I
      Mount Clemens, MI
      Advertising and Graphic Design * Specializing in print media and brand identity
    • Graphic Designer
      Shore Mortgage I
      Troy, MI
      * Print/Web Media: Advertising and Graphic Design * Specializing in print media and web graphics
    • Head Graphic Designer & Production Specialist
      Fastsigns
      Ann Arbor, MI
      Jun 2022 - Jul 2023 (1 year 1 month)
    • Head Graphic Designer and Production Specialist
      Fastsigns
      Ann Arbor, MI
      Jun 2022 - Jul 2023 (1 year 1 month)
      Print production, file preparation, designing layout of signs, yard signs, banners, window graphics…
  • Awards

    Presidential Scholarship, College for Creative Studies 2003-current.



    Motorola sponsored project: My group Won for Best Advertising Campaign.

  • Affiliations

    American Advertising Federation

  • Industries
    • Advertising
    • Apparel
    • Commercial Furniture
    • POP / Visual Merchandising
    • Social Impact
  • Skills
    • Advertising
    • Apparel
    • Animation
    • Art Direction
    • Back End Development
    • Branding & Corporate Identity
    • Canvas
    • Character Design
    • Graphic Design
    • Illustration
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