Elise McCabe
Graphic Designer
Shenandoah Valley, VA
Skills
Adobe CC
MS Office
Figma
WordPress
HTML/CSS
Deadline-driven, creative designer passionate about getting to the root of a problem and crafting holistic, human-centered design solutions. Over twelve years experience in print and digital design. Enthusiastic lifelong learner with a less is more approach to design (and life).
Employment History
Senior Designer
CommunicateHealth04.2021 - present
- Creates 508c human-centered design solutions for plain language public health education print materials, websites, and tools for federal, state, and local public health agencies
- Provides feedback and sign off on design deliverables
- Sets design strategy on large, complex projects
- Helps develop and refine design principles and processes
Graphic and Web Designer
CommunicateHealth09.2018 - 04.2021
- Created 508c human-centered design solutions for plain language public health education print materials, websites, and tools for federal, state, and local public health agencies
Elise McCabe Creative
Freelance Graphic Designer05.2011 - present
- Innovatively manages and develops print and web design projects from concept to completion
- Works closely with clients to understand their goals and provide carefully crafted effective design solutions
- Manages all operational, financial, marketing and administrative functions of running a business
InchBug
Senior Designer09.2011 - 03.2014
- Created innovative, results-driven design solutions for web, print and video marketing
- Successfully developed and maintained a cohesive brand identity throughout print and digital media
- Effectively acted as a technical liaison to software developers, web developers and printing presses
InchBug
Graphic Designer / Production Artist02.2009 - 09.2011
- Designed graphics, products, logos and sales collateral
- Developed the Adhesive Label production process and printing templates in Corel Draw and Adobe Illustrator
- Operated large format printers, plotters and laminators
Anue Systems
Marketing Support Contractor03.2008 - 12.2008
- Created and edited images, diagrams and Flash elements for web and print materials
- Provided support for e-marketing campaigns, tradeshows, website transitioning and administrative tasks
- Converted marketing materials from Word to InDesign
Education
Nielson Norman Group (NN/g)
UX Master Certification2022-2023
Nielson Norman Group (NN/g)
UX Certification in Interaction Design2021-2022
Austin Community College
Associates of Applied Science - Graphic Design2008-2010
Maine College of Art
Bachelor of Fine Arts - Painting2004-2007
Delaware College of Art & Design
Associates of Fine Arts2002-2004