SOCIALS
linkedin: ainsleymcrae
are.na: ains mcrae
instagram: @ainsmcrae

EDUCATION
University of Oregon
2020-2024
BS in Advertising
Minor in Philosophy
Summa Cum Laude

TOOLBOX
The Adobe Suite
Figma
Slack
Blender
HTML / CSS
Time management
Organization
Print-ready file prep
Never-ending ideas
Mindmaps

EXPERIENCE
Nowadays Creative
Creative October 2024 - Present
Art Director Intern July 2024 - October 2024

• Develop campaigns from concept to delivery across digital, social, and experiential platforms.
• Collaborate with creative directors and producers to execute photo, video, and design assets.

Haloumi Creative
Art Director Intern May 2024 - June 2024

• Created brand strategy and visual identity for a local restaurateur.
• Designed the visual system and built out creative assets for print and digital touch points.

Allen Hall Advertising
Design Director June 2023 - June 2024

• Directed a team of eight designers across 6 accounts, overseeing art direction, design strategy, and production for major university and local business clients from University of Oregon Men’s & Women’s Basketball to Tailored Coffee.

Designer September 2022 - June 2023

• Developed campaign strategy, visual identity, and design assets for Women’s Basketball, The N.E.S.T. and Allen Hall Advertising.

Align Magazine
Editor-in-Chief June 2023 - June 2024
Executive Digital Editor June 2022 - June 2023
Blog Editor & Digital Manager June 2021 - June 2022
Art Director & Social Media Member September 2020 - June 2021

• Directed all creative, editorial and event operations for the University of Oregon's award-winning arts & culture magazine.Managed a team of over 250 editors and creatives to deliver cohesive print and digital issues.

Laundry Service
Art Director Intern September 2022 - December 2022

• Designed social assets, iconography and typography for celebrity partnership campaigns.

Women in Creative Industries
Vice President March 2022 - March 2023

• Planned and hosted weekly meetings, designed merchandise for events, and advocated for new members.