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I’m Chris - an experienced Visual Designer based in Seattle, WA.
Hello there! I'm Chris Murrell, a visual 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.
Managed creative projects from kickoff to completion, balancing quality & timelines in collaboration with outside vendors.
Collaborated with copywriters and CMO to craft marketing designs across various print and digital media.
Led the creative direction in client meetings to establish client branding for logo and marketing creations.
Created client branded direct mail, working with print vendors to ensure products were received on time and aligned with client standards.
Prototyped new Aduro web pages in Figma utilizing visual hierarchy, brand identity, and team collaboration.
Crafted eye-catching video edits, motion graphics, and data visualization for Aduro’s social channels.
Assisted the product team in designing email templates resulting in an increase in member sign ups & engagement.
2018
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2021
Sena
Collaborated with international teams to create marketing collateral and event assets for US and EU markets.
Partnered with the web designer and copywriter to craft a new web presence for Sena customers and Sena Partners.
Led the UX/UI for Sena’s 50 Series mobile app launch, collaborating with product teams and external vendors.
Improved team collaboration, file sharing, and asset management by introducing a new DAM system to internal teams and partners.
Transferred, organized, and tagged over 15,000 assets to the new DAM, ensuring files were easily accessible for Sena employees and Sena Partners.
Assisted in-house photographer with studio photoshoots and off-site video production using company DSLRs.
Introduced the Sena brand and products to Amazon customers by designing Sena's first Amazon brandstore.
Designed product pages and A+ content for over 30+ products, ensuring designs met Amazon's upload requirements.
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