Graphic Design / Illustration

Michael Wade Malone

I am a graphic designer in Golden, CO actively looking for new clients or full time opportunities. 

I bring 12 years of experience spanning print and digital media, illustration, video editing, and project management.


Graphic Design • Illustration • Web Design • Video Editing • Project Management

Recent Projects

Senior Graphic Designer • Illustrator • Print Designer • Freelance Writer • Video Editor

Work Experience

Senior Graphic Designer / Illustrator | Istation

Full-Time, Jun 2017–May 2023
  • Crafted assets for social media, ads and e-mail campaigns while maintaining brand consistency.
  • Layout and design for folders, brochures, and other print and digital materials.
  • Lead internal and external teams on the website refresh, updating to a modern responsive design; increased accessibility and improved lead generation opportunities. 
  • Coordinated and managed the corporate office remodeling (including large bespoke artwork) to maintain the look and feel of the brand and stay under budget.
  • Illustrated character artwork for use in marketing materials and promotional items.

Print Designer | New Benefits

Full-Time, Jun 2015–Jun 2017
  • Designed and prepared client membership cards and welcome packets for major brands.
  • Design and layout for training materials for the company's custom software.
  • Produced internal company documents, event brochures, and instructional guidebooks.

Freelance Writer | Inside EVs

Full-Time, Aug 2018–Feb 2020
  • Wrote, edited and published daily articles covering the electric vehicle industry.

Graphic Designer | Digital Printing Center

Contractor, Sept 2011–Aug 2015
  • Design work for clients including business cards, book covers, brochures and websites.
  • Designed company branding for print and in-store advertising.

Skills

  • Adobe Creative Suite - InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, Premiere, After Effects
  • Microsoft Office - Word, Excel, Powerpoint
  • Google - Docs, Slides, Sheets, Drive
  • Canva - Social Media, Motion Graphics
  • Hubspot - Design Tools, Tracking and Analytics, E-mail Campaigns
  • Trello
  • Blender

 

Education

University of Texas at Dallas
B.A. Arts and Technology
2005-2011