James McKeand

Digital Media Designer

jamesmckeand@gmail.com

jamesmckeand.com

About me

I'm a Digital Media Designer, with skills ranging from UX/UI design to video editing to visual design. Graduate of Global Business and Digital Arts at the University of Waterloo. More details below:

Experience

Media Designer @ Learning Bird

July 2024 - Present

I designed and developed a variety of multimedia and educational materials, including videos, flashcards, worksheets, and graphics, using the full range of Adobe Creative Suite to create engaging learning resources. Additionally, I provided culturally relevant multimedia content for Aboriginal communities across Canada, ensuring sensitivity to their unique needs.

Multi-Media Learning Designer @ Dialpad

June 2023 - December 2023

June 2023 - December 2023

Responsible for creating a wide range of digital assets across a wide variety of digital mediums. Specializing in video creation, as well as graphic design, learning design, etc. Acting as a major contributor to the creation and launch of a new original online learning platform being utilized internally and externally.

Multi-Media Designer @ Renison University

October 2020 - Present

October 2020 - Present

Utilized expertise in video editing, graphic design, and creating marketing content. Included project management, working collaboratively with different departments, and ensuring that content is effective across different platforms. Took a lead creative direction role on various projects.

Videography Co-op @ ATS Automation

May 2022 - Aug 2022

Worked on large-scale projects, internationally published work, and corporate team collaboration to create various forms of marketing content. Utilized creative skills, including videography, video editing, and motion graphics. Highly skilled in working collaboratively with cross-functional teams to create engaging content that meets project objectives.

Freelance Photography / Videography

2018 - Present

A large amount of experience working with creative teams of different sizes in a wide range of industries from events to real estate. Providing photo/video services that have been distributed across a range of mediums.

Education

Global Business and Digital Arts @ University of Waterloo

September 2019 - April 2023

A one-of-a-kind Honours Bachelor of Global Business and Digital Arts degree that combines creative design, technology and business.

Skills

Figma

Prototyping

Wireframing

User Research

UX Design

UI Design

Collaboration

Adobe Suite

Photography

Videography

Video Editing

Critical Thinking

Interests

Travel

Jetskiing

Scuba Diving

Surfing

Boating

Soccer

Watersports

Jiu-Jitsu