Quinton McKee

Quinton McKee

Freelance Graphic Designer · Q McKee Designs

Monterey, CA

In My Own Words

Creative and driven Graphic Designer and Creative Consultant with experience in design, print production, apparel design/production, marketing, and illustration. Exceptional collaborative and communication abilities. Skilled in client relations, multi-tasking, working in fast-paced and deadline-driven environments, and very detail oriented. Passionate about art and design. Always striving to improve abilities and work flow. Interests include skateboarding, exploring, collecting, and buying/selling vintage.

Work Experience

Freelance Graphic Designer

Q McKee Designs

2017 – Present

I work directly with a diverse range of clients to create original logos, signage, marketing materials, and websites.

Creative Director

Underlime Media

2020 – 2022

As the company’s lead designer, I spearheaded rebranding efforts for clients, creating a clean and cohesive aesthetic that spanned from social media pages to brick-and-mortar retail locations. Led the team in creating marketing materials and visual assets for a multi-million dollar company, which included designs for their seasonal apparel campaigns, product packaging, in-store signage, online presence, and more. Created seamless designs for client’s desktop/mobile websites, along with accompanying app designs and management tool customization with a focus on UX/UI.

Graphic Designer & Production

CaLogos

2018 – 2020

Worked with hundreds of businesses and individuals to create logos, apparel, and other marketing materials. In addition to design, production services included embroidery, silk screen, direct-to-garment, heat press, vinyl, banners, and more.

Editor in Chief, Founder, & Lead Designer

Never Bored Magazine

2017 – 2019

Never Bored Magazine was a (mostly) bi-monthly publication highlighting local artists, skaters, companies, and events. A total of nine volumes were produced and distributed around Monterey county. In charge of magazine’s layout design, compilation of content, collaboration with artists, and printing/distribution. Oversaw a small team of creatives and managed/delegated tasks.

Graphic Designer / Production

Pixels Graphic Design

2013 – 2017

Handled concurrent client projects that included digital pre-press, file management, color correcting, photo manipulation, and website maintenance with quick turnaround times. Worked with hundreds of businesses and individuals to design logos, publication layouts, and marketing materials.

Illustrator

Luma

2015 – 2016

Infographics, multimedia graphics, design research, drawing techniques, line work, CAD programs, design proofs, & meeting deadlines. Mediums: graphite pencil, colored pencil, ink, marker, & watercolor.

Graphic Designer

Campus Planning and Development Department

2015 – 2015

Marketing and outreach materials, social media marketing, staying within branding guidelines, & communication. Projects: brochure, signage, flyers, & posters.

Graphics Coordinator

Otter Student Union

2014 – 2015

I worked within the Marketing Department to design event fliers and digital signage for entertainment on campus. Skills: communication & timely project completion.

Education

Bachelors of Science

California State University Monterey Bay

2011 – 2015

Bachelors of Science

Interests

CollectingSkateboardingExploringAnd buying/selling vintage.

Industries

Creative AgenciesFashionLifestyleMusicOutdoorSkateSnowStreetwearSurf

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