Cayden Mcleod
+1 530.651.0840 | mcleod.cayden@gmail.com
LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/caydenmcleod/
Summary
Versatile and experienced UI/UX Designer, Artist and Art Director with a robust portfolio in graphic design, multimedia, and brand development. Proven ability to enhance brand presence and deliver creative solutions across various industries
Experience
Owner
Better Your Brand, Self-employed
Sep 2023 – Present | Sacramento, CA
Providing cost-effective branding solutions for small businesses with ‘Brand Brilliance on a Budget.’ Services include web design, print, custom apparel, and logo advice.
Skills: Web Content, Multimedia, Web Design, Art Direction, Marketing
Sign Maker, Designer
Vail Resorts
Sep 2022 – Sep 2023 | Lake Tahoe, CA
Designed signs, banners, and billboards for Heavenly, Kirkwood, and Northstar Resorts.
Skills: Graphic Design, Illustration, Art, Sign Making
Business Consultant
Impel S.A.,
Sep 2021 – Jun 2022 | Poland
Worked on security apps and management apps.
Skills: Graphic Design, Multimedia
Comic Book Illustrator, Designer, Art Director
Russian Defection
Mar 2020 – May 2022 | United States
Created comic book illustrations and directed artistic projects.
Skills: Art Illustration
Business Consultant
Various Companies | Contract
Jun 2020 – Jul 2021 | Czech Republic, Germany, Austria, Slovakia
Handled multiple projects for European companies.
Skills: Graphic Design, Multimedia
UI/UX Designer
CBD Med | Contract
Jun 2019 – Aug 2020 | Poland
Facilitated US investments in the EU, handling creative, administrative, and managerial tasks.
Skills: Graphic Design, Multimedia, Web Project Management
Chief Creative Officer
Regal Communications Inc
Jun 2018 – Mar 2020 | Yuba City, CA
Oversaw business operations setup, ERP implementation, marketing, and advertising in the cannabis sector.
Skills: Graphic Design, Web Project Management
Business & Advertising Consultant
NC Holistic
Feb 2016 – Jun 2018 | Yuba City, CA
Managed logistics, business structure, ERP setup & customization, advertising, and marketing for a cannabis company.
Skills: Graphic Design, Web Project Management
Senior UI/UX Designer
IGT
Mar 2015 – Sep 2016 | Reno, NV
Worked on multiple titles as the UI/UX designer, preparing illustrations, icons, UI, and 3D assets.
Skills: Graphic Design, Web Project Management
Games: Wheel of Fortune, Sherlock, The Voice, MegaBucks, and more
Senior UI/UX Designer
Quark Games
Feb 2014 – Oct 2014 | San Jose, CA
Handled UI game design, UX/Wireframes, product design, in-game art, icons, illustrations, and marketing assets.
Skills: UI/UX Design
Senior UI/UX Designer
GREE International Entertainment, Inc.
Mar 2012 – Feb 2013 | San Francisco, Bay Area, CA
Created engaging and intuitive user interfaces for games.
Skills: Multimedia, Graphic Design, Web Project Management, UI, UX, Art
Games: Kingdom Age, Modern War, Crime City, Monster Quest, Slot Game, Bingo Game
Senior Artist UI/UX/Designer
Blue Shell Games
Mar 2013 – Feb 2014 | San Francisco Bay Area, CA
Designed UI for games, including UX/Wireframes, product design, in-game art, icons, illustrations, and marketing assets.
Skills: Graphic Design, Multimedia, Web Project Management
Games: Bingo, Casino
Senior Designer/Web Designer/UI/Concept Artist
Cryptic Studios
Jul 2008 – Sep 2009 | Los Gatos, CA
Designed websites, UI, web banners, in-game UI, icons, style guidelines, marketing design print, and trade show graphics.
Skills: Graphic Design, Multimedia, Web Project Management
Games: Champions Online, Star Trek Online
Art/Creative Director
Freelancer
Oct 2009 – Mar 2012 | Greater San Diego Area, CA
Led and executed creative design projects, organized multimedia production studio, directed video/3D productions, UI design for websites, and visual design for print and trade shows.
Skills: Graphic Design, Web Project Management
Senior Designer/Web Designer/Video Editor/Audio Editor/Flash Animator/Developer
Milestone Internet Marketing
May 2007 – Jul 2008 | Santa Clara, CA
Provided web-based marketing solutions for the lodging industry, including design and coding websites, e-marketing campaigns, web banners, motion graphics, and animations.
Skills: Graphic Design, Multimedia, Web Project Management
Projects: Marriott Hotels, Best Western, Resorts
Art/Creative Director
Brand Identity
Oct 2003 – May 2007 | Sacramento, CA
Led and executed creative design projects, organized multimedia production studio, directed video/3D productions, UI design for websites, and visual design for print and trade shows.
Skills: Graphic Design, Multimedia, Web Project Management
Achievements: Won “Dotties Awards” for advertising, campaign, and web design
Art/Creative Director
McCann Erickson de Mexico S.A. de cv
Jun 2001 – Sep 2003 | Mexico City, Mexico
Led and executed creative design projects for international manufacturers including Coca-Cola, Nescafe, and Nestle.
Skills: Graphic Design, Print, Campaigns, Multimedia, Web Project Management
Achievements: Managed campaigns for NESCAFE, COCA-COLA, and NESTLE. Built and operated an onsite digital photo studio
Education
Art School Graduate
Skills: Web Content | Multimedia | Art | Graphic Design | Web Design | Art Direction | Marketing | Graphic Design | Illustration | Web Project Management
Languages:
English, Spanish, Polish