I’m a digital designer and artist with a passion for creating crisp and clear designs for digital and print media. I have a talent for storytelling (born in Ireland, so go figure) and strive to craft evocative designs that leave a lasting impact.

When I’m not at my computer, you can find me rock climbing, playing chess, or dropping by the local park for some pick-up soccer.

︎︎︎ Personal Work
︎ LinkedIn
︎ chrisconnolly12@gmail.com

Experience

Western Digital June 2022 – December 2023
Digital Designer

Designed engaging motion graphics that garnered hundreds of thousands of views online and increased follower count by 122%
Created infographics and illustrations that increased click through rate by 14% and reader retention rate by 8% on company blog
Developed presentations for internal use with engaging graphic treaments and compelling storytelling elements
Assisted with development of corporate brand guidelines and created After Effects templates for use by video teams
Led brand strategy and brainstorm meetings for content ideation, focusing on creating scalable evergreen campaigns

BWP Design and Print October 2020 – May 2022
Visual Designer

Designed and produced proposals, mockups, reports, presentations, and print assets for marketing campaigns for clients including Beehero, Pacific Edge Santa Cruz, and Felton Community Hall
Developed and maintained websites for businesses
Operated photo studio and retouched photos for client needs

Seattle University Studio Art Dept. January 2020 – June 2020
Social Media Marketing/Design Intern

Responsible for content distribution through social media
Produced pamphlets and posters for art shows and industry events
Redesigned the department logo

Casa Latina January 2019 – April 2019
Graphic Design Intern

Codified brand guidelines for internal and external documents
Designed campaign assets including posters, brochures, social media content and infographics for print and digital distribution
Managed social accounts and interacted directly with followers