Graphic Designer
Resume:
Education
Temple University – Tyler School of Art & Architecture Aug 2017 – May 2021
Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) in Graphic & Interactive Design Community College of Philadelphia Jan 2014 – May 2017 Studied Art & Design
Professional Experience
Highwater Agency, LLC May 2022 – Feb 2025
Graphic Designer
● Led the agency-wide transition to Figma, optimizing collaboration and efficiency across design teams.
● Designed compelling branding, marketing materials, and digital assets for major brands such as Rita’s Italian Ice, Penn Color, Newtek, InHome Therapy, and Merck.
● Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop cohesive brand identities, ensuring consistency across all visual touchpoints.
● Excelled at using industry-standard software such as Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe InDesign, Adobe Xd, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Powerpoint, Microsoft Excel, Figma, and Canva.
● Created logos and developed branding for client’s new products such as Penn Color’s Lumio.
● Assisted in the rebranding of companies such as Prosperity Behavioral Health.
● Designed social media assets and videos for clients using Canva and Adobe Photoshop. Treasure Sign Sept 2021 – May 2022
Graphic Designer
● Led the design and production of custom signage, apparel, and promotional materials.
● Operated and maintained a large-format Epson solvent printer, ensuring high-quality output for client projects.
● Worked closely with clients to develop unique visual concepts, enhancing brand recognition.
● Excelled at using softwares such as Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator and Flexi Design to design signs for clients.
Thomas McDowell
Graphic Designer
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tommymcdowell.art
linkedin.com/in/tommymcdowell
Professional Experience (continued)
Brand Revive (Internship) Summer 2019
Graphic Designer
● Designed logos, packaging, and brand assets, helping businesses establish strong visual identities.
● Excelled at using softwares such as Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe InDesign, Adobe Xd, and Adobe After Effects to deliver for clients.
● Assisted in the creative direction of various projects, contributing to cohesive and effective branding strategies.
● Created animations and illustrations, adding dynamic visual elements to client campaigns. Volunteer Work
Pennsylvania Horticultural Society Spring 2024 – Present
● Assisted with community greening projects, including tree planting and urban landscape care. Technical Skills
● Adobe Creative Suite
(Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign,
After Effects, XD, Lightroom, Acrobat)
● Figma
● Canva
● AI Integration
● Procreate
● HTML/CSS,
● Wireframing
● Prototyping
● Logo Design
● Branding
● Illustration
● Motion Graphics
● Print Production
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