Senior Graphic Designer and Animator

ASHLEY MCKNIGHT

• ADOBE CREATIVE SUITE

Including Adobe Premiere Pro and Adobe After Effects

• FIGMA

• CANVA

• MICROSOFT OFFICE

• AI INTEGRATION TOOLS

Adobe Firefly

Microsoft Copilot

Midjourney

• Presentation / Deck Design

• Social Media and Web Campaigns

• Event Campaigns

• Video Editing

• Motion Graphics

• Print (including large format and outdoor)

• Web Design (UI/UX)

• Brand Development

Senior graphic designer and animator with a strong belief in the power of visual communication to support brand purpose and storytelling. Skilled in delivering creative, strategic design solutions while thriving in inclusive, collaborative environments focused on growth and achievement. SENIOR MANAGER, SENIOR DESIGNER Golin Dallas, TX May 2023 - June 2025

• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to deliver high-impact designs aligned with brand goals and client expectations.

• Produced branded animated videos, social media graphics, and presentation decks across various platforms.

• Designed and organized high-level RFPs to procure new business while implementing our full cross-functional team’s inputs and communications.

• Participated in various AI training courses based on best practices.

• Maintained high visual design standards across campaigns and presentations for brands including Adobe, LEGO, Cisco, Purina, Norton/LifeLock, Verizon, Grubhub, Allstate and TI Education. GRAPHIC DESIGNER, ANIMATOR McKnight Creative (self-employed) Dallas, TX May 2015 - June 2023

• Managed production of branded animated videos, social media graphics, and presentation decks across multiple platforms.

• Advised small business clients on brand strategy, producing tailored visual content across various media.

• Participated within the east Dallas community to support and promote our local small businesses.

• Worked with Golin, The McCarthy Companies, Interstate Batteries, HF Sinclair, Imaginuity, PepsiCo, and The East Dallas Chamber of Commerce.

Ft. Worth, TX 469-***-**** ******@****************.*** linkedin.com/in/ashley-mcknight-designer www.McKnightCreative.com SKILLS AND PROGRAM KNOWLEDGE

WORK EXPERIENCE

ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED ARTS Art Institute of Dallas Dallas, TX EDUC ATION

ART DIRECTOR The McCarthy Companies Dallas, TX May 2006 - May 2015

• Oversaw full branding and campaign execution for national clients across broadcast, digital, and in-house platforms.

• Produced television spots, online videos, and integrated campaign materials with consistent brand application.

• Led creative development across print, outdoor, direct mail, brochures, presentations, and websites.

• Developed skills in a high paced environment to quickly produce quality monthly campaigns for various clients.

• Helped build The McCarthy Companies graphic brand in print publications and digital platforms.

• Won two Telly Awards (silver and bronze) in the animation (including stop-animation) category for client work. Ft. Worth, TX 469-***-**** ******@****************.*** linkedin.com/in/ashley-mcknight-designer www.McKnightCreative.com

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