Contact
Available for hire.
Onsite or Remote. Contact me with questions, comments.
lindsaymccord@creatingtone.com
Get the attention and dedication you deserve with out getting lost in the clutter of a large agency.
As an independent designer that has been in the industry for over 10 years I have the knowledge and network to create the right work for you. I take pride in building long lasting relationships and working hard. I strive for perfectionism and I won’t stop until I get there.
// FEEDBACK //
“Lindsay is a fantastic graphic designer and team leader. She routinely handles more work than most. She is highly motivated, invests herself personally in her work. I would welcome the opportunity to work with her again.”
- Todd Sullivan, CEO SpiritShop.com
“Our wedding invitations were just perfect, and we couldn't have had them without Lindsay. She created something extraordinary and one of a kind for us, all in a timely fashion. I have reccommended her to friends and would use her services again in the future.
- Ashley Tynan, Dentist
“Lindsay has an incredible passion for delivering well-executed, creative solutions for clients. She is dedicated to exploring different approaches outside of the traditional constraints of design to find the best fit for client's challenges and budget.”
- Sean O’Connor, Senior Art Director at Core Twelve
// EXPERIENCE //
Associate Creative Director • Intelligent Demand
Denver, CO • 2015 – 2019
Responsible for managing designers and copywriters both in-house and out-of-house. Time was divided between managing, concepting, and executing. Managing tasks included, but was not limited to; pricing, scoping, project timelines and resourcing needs across multiple account teams and clients. Creating concepts involved working with a team of designers and copywriters to come up with ideas for bringing artwork and campaigns to life. Lastly, I worked directly with the strategy, media and tech team to develop content for marketing campaigns that were produced and rolled out over a 6 to 18 month period.
I started out as a Senior designer, transitioned to Art Director and lastly an Associate Creative Director.
Creative Lead • Spirit Shop
Chicago, IL/Denver, CO • 2013 – 2015
Working for a startup means getting your hands dirty and doing it all. Responsibilities included managing, directing and designing all creative. This included branding, developing the e-commerce website, advertisement (print/web) and more. I worked closely with the owner and lead developer to ideate the entire e-commerce sitemap, wireframe and functionality. Data lists were integrated so the user could view all apparel with their school’s name, mascot and colors. I organized and directed a photoshoot for the apparel. Each image needed to be mapped into Scene 7 to seamlessly swap colors and custom shirt designs based off of school data.
The company was acquired by a competitor after the phase 1 launch.
Graphic Designer • CoreTwelve
Chicago, IL • 2012 – 2013
Designed for both print and web platforms. Tasks included, but were not limited to; production work, web design UI/UX, event planning, photo editing, fashion styling for photo shoots and market research. CoreTwelve is a full service agency with a portfolio including some of the the biggest and most diverse brands around. Clients included: Smart Car, Mercedes-Benz, 4 World Trade Center, music artists like - Jim Root, Josh Rand, Alterbridge and more.
Freelance Graphic Designer & More
Chicago, IL / Cincinnati, Ohio • 2007 - 2012
I had an extended contract with Marsh Inc., a packaging and branding agency in Cincinnati. While there I collaborate with others to create product packaging, advertisements, promotional pieces, and mock-ups for client approval. Clients include: Steak n’ Shake, Carl‘s Jr., and Airwick.
I worked with other agencies and independently to create promotional pieces, photo retouching, and production design for companies such as Nestle Waters, Idahoan Foods and The Hershey Company.
Lastly (but not the least), is Margot Madison Stationery. A small boutique in Cincinnati that produced custom invitations as well as product lines that were created and shipped across the US. While there I designed custom made stationery and invitations for individual and corporate clients. I developed marketing and promotional materials, worked on product development, photography, package design, ordering from vendors, printing, create and implement window and retail displays, and customer service.
Education
Northern Kentucky University | 2007
Bachelor of Arts in Graphic Design
Minor in Marketing
Cincinnati State Community College | Extended Education | 2008
HTML & CSS Course
Volunteer
AIGA Project Manager for the Programs Department
A Little More
My roots are forever planted in Cincinnati. There’s no better place than the midwest to teach you the importance of strong relationships and the value of hard work. I arrived in Denver 5 years ago from Chicago where over a span of three years I indulged in art, music, culture, food, drinks, and then some more food and drinks... The transition from city lights to starry nights has been amazing. I have back-packed in the Sangre de Cristo mountain range, hiked the Great Sand Dunes, snowshoed in Estes Park, learned to ski, and watched the sunrise in Canyonlands National Park. My home here in Colorado is proving to be a great place to work and play. I am looking forward to the next adventure!
