RYAN MCQUADE
Ryan is a graphic designer and illustrator from Nashville, TN.
With 6+ years of experience in the creative field, Ryan has developed an eye for design in a variety of mediums and projects. From creating ornate prayer books for an order of religious sisters, branding national conferences, to illustrating characters for use in animation.
While his projects and skills encompass a vast world of design, Ryan brings a knowledge of the industry and eye for detail to all his work; always delivering designs and illustrations that are unique, eye-catching and masterfully made.
Based in Nashville, TN
ryanmcqdesign@gmail.com
ryanmcq.com
WORK EXPERIENCE
FREELANCE VISUAL DESIGNER & ILLUSTRATOR
Self-Employed | 2017 - Present
Work with a variety of clients from solo-entrepreneurs to creative agencies and publishers
Run an online store
Self-Published. (Stations, www.stationsbook.com)
SENIOR GRAPHIC DESIGNER
LifeTeen | 2019 - 2021
Oversaw the design and production of quarterly resources and freestanding books.
Worked directly with in-house and contracted authors to develop creative direction.
Developed social media marketing assets.
GRAPHIC DESIGNER
LifeTeen | 2016 - 2019
Gained experience working on a collaborative team of writers and designers.
Assisted in developing creative processes between departments.
Ran conference workshops.
COORDINATOR OF YOUTH MISSIONS
St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church | 2015 - 2016
Organized off-site events for 40+ teenagers.
Facilitated on-site events for 700+ youth nights.
Clear communication between directors and parents.
EDUCATION
BACHELORS DEGREE IN THEOLOGY
Franciscan University of Steubenville
2011 - 2015
BACHELORS DEGREE IN CATECHESIS
Franciscan University of Steubenville
2011 - 2015
PROFICIENCES
Adobe Suite
Procreate App
Basecamp
Slack
Illustration
Web Layout
Art Direction
Team Management
Book Design
Print Making
Risograph
Microsoft Suite
Budgeting
Deadlining
Contracting
Apparel Design
Shop Management
Pyrography