Chris Murrell
Available for full-time, contract, and freelance work
Crafting branded,
user-centric, designs.
With over 8 years of experience helping brands with their print & digital media, event collateral, web & mobile UX/UI, motion graphics, video editing, and photography needs.
Brands I've worked with
Learn. Collaborate. Create.
I believe great work first comes from collaboration. Below is a selection of designs I created with the support of team members from various departments throughout my years of employment.
What others have to say
Hello there!
I’m Chris - an experienced Graphic Designer based in Seattle, WA.
Hello there! I'm Chris Murrell, a graphic designer based in Seattle, Washington. With over 8 years of experience, I specialize in crafting print and digital media that focuses on the end user.
From clear-to-read marketing material to elegant UX/UI design, I'm there for you and your brand. I'm a fast learner and will always ensure my work fits alongside the brand.
Did I mention I'm obsessed with keeping things clean and tidy? Rest assured, I keep my work organized and if your team already has a system in place, I'm happy to follow!
Have a position available? Let's collaborate!
Work Experience
2023
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Present
Freelance
Collaborated with GlobeScale founder to update their, and GlobeScale clients, brand logo and brand guidelines.
Designed a brand web presence for startup companies using the Shopify store and basic HTML/CSS.
Developed a system within Asana to simplify the communication and project management between brands.
Crafted social media content to promote UI Peeps Masterclass ensuring the designs fit within the current brand.
2021
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2023
Aduro, Inc.
Executed graphic design projects, ensuring adherence to brand guidelines and deadlines for print and digital assets.
Led the creative direction in meetings with clients to define brand aesthetics and marketing strategies.
Created video edits, motion graphics, and data visualizations for social media, enhancing brand and user engagement.
Collaborated with the product team to design email templates, increasing member sign-ups and engagement.
2018
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2021
Sena
Designed print and digital marketing collateral for diverse markets, maintaining consistency across global branding efforts.
Partnered with web designers to create a cohesive web presence, improving user experience and brand visibility.
Led UX/UI design for a mobile app launch, working with cross-functional teams to meet project goals.
Enhanced asset management and team collaboration by organizing and tagging over 15,000 digital assets for a new DAM.
2017
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2017
CabanyCo
Developed vector illustrations and managed production for an eCommerce brand, focusing on high-quality visual outputs.
Analyzed market trends to expand the brand’s vector library, contributing to more diverse and appealing products.
2016
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2016
Comet Creative
Created print and digital media, including logos and marketing materials, supporting client brands and promotional efforts.
Supported the Sr. Graphic Designer by working with external vendors, ensuring that created content met client standards.
2015
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2016
Pixel LLC
Designed digital illustrations and marketing ads for an unreleased video game.
Produced 3D level assets and digital paintings to support concept presentations and team discussions.
Skills
It all started back in 2004 when I first opened Photoshop and began creating "signatures" for online forums. Since then, I've expanded my list of skillsets through my own learning, schooling, and past employment.
Photoshop
Illustrator
InDesign
After Effects
Premiere Pro
Figma
UX/UI
SendGrid
Email Design
Motion Graphics
Shopify
Marketing Design
DAM
File management
Unreal Engine
Asana
Web Design