Chris McNamara
Illustrator & Designer
About
I am a creator based out of the Providence, RI, area.
I build furniture, paint traditionally, plant flora, and play music.
I play an active leadership role in community youth sports, including coaching Seekonk Youth Lacrosse and Greater Providence Youth Hockey.
Some of my most recent freelance clients have included: Papyrus, The Cure Alliance, LaSalle Academy, and the Paper Magic Group.
- Illustration
- Design
- Woodworking
- Music
- Youth League Sports & Coaching
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Master of Arts, Illustration, 1997
Syracuse University
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Bachelor of Fine Arts, Illustration, 1993
Syracuse University
Experience
Senior Designer, Fred & Friends (2019-Present)
- Design
Design Director / Senior Designer, Gartner Digital (2014-2019)
- Design lead on Walmart.com, HP personalization, Walgreens, CVS accounts
- Concept through design for digitally customizable products including photo cards, photo books, calendars, business suites, canvases, mugs, and bags
- Managed and coordinated freelance designs. Organized and assigned design work for creative team based on account and project.
- Conducted internal design reviews for seasonal and everyday products and product launches. Mentored new designers. Selected and edited photography. Advised on user interface for digital manipulation at customer level.
Portfolio
Winter Themed Watercolors
Snow, Skiing, and Christmas!
Cards & Stationery
Various watercolor illustrations for cards & stationery
La Salle Themed Murals
A set of themed murals for La Salle Academy
La Salle Quotes Mural
Quote Murals for La Salle Academy
La Salle Geographical Mural
A set of geography-themed murals for La Salle Academy
Miscellaneous Illustrations
Untitled illustrations
Miscellaneous Designs
Album covers, event brochures, etc
Black Beauty
A black & white illustration
Wood Table
Warm living-room table
Wood Frame
Custom made picture frame
Wood Bird
Wooden bird sculpture
Services
From landscapes to people, from watercolors to ink, if you can picture it, I can draw it
Murals, album covers, wedding invitations, and more- I can help design anything you need
I can design and illustrate using either digital and print tools–or both!
I’ve directed hundreds of projects and can happily provide direction to yours
I’ve got all the tools, the experience, and the skills to do elaborate woodwork, including benches, tables, and picture frames
If all you need is to pick my brain for your project, I charge by the hour