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

Freelance Graphic Designer

Freelance Graphic Designer

Freelance Graphic Designer

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.

Graphic Designer

Graphic Designer

Graphic Designer

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.

Senior Graphic Designer

Senior Graphic Designer

Senior Graphic Designer

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.

Lead Graphic Designer

Lead Graphic Designer

Lead Graphic Designer

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.

Graphic Design Intern

Graphic Design Intern

Graphic Design Intern

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.

Concept Marketing Artist

Concept Marketing Artist

Concept Marketing Artist

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