Elise McCabe
Graphic Designer
Shenandoah Valley, VA
Skills
Adobe CC
Figma
Human-Centered Design
Deadline-driven, creative designer passionate about getting to the root of a problem and crafting inclusive, human-centered design solutions. Over fifteen 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
Freelance Graphic Designer
Elise McCabe Creative05.2011 - 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 user-centered design solutions
- Manages all operational, financial, marketing and administrative functions of running a business
Senior Designer
InchBug09.2011 - 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
Graphic Designer / Production Artist
InchBug02.2009 - 09.2011
- Designed a wide range of print and digital products
- Developed the Adhesive Label production process and printing templates in Corel Draw and Adobe Illustrator
- Operated large format printers, plotters and laminators
Marketing Support Contractor
Anue Systems03.2008 - 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
Associates of Applied Science - Graphic Design
Austin Community College2008-2010
Bachelor of Fine Arts - Painting
Maine College of Art2004-2007
Associates of Fine Arts
Delaware College of Art & Design2002-2004
Certificates
UX Master Certification - Speciality in Interaction Design and UX Management
Nielson Norman Group NN/g2023
Foundations of Humane Technology Certificate
Center of Humane Tech2023
Virginia Master Naturalist
Shenandoah Chapter of Virginia Master Naturalists2023
Permaculture Design Certificate
Shenandoah Permaculture Institute2020