Maureen McLean
maureen.designing@gmail.com
maureendesigning.com
Education
Rochester Institute of Technology
New Media Design B.F.A.
2020-2024
Brookdale Community College
Fine Arts
2018-2020
Skills
User interface
User experience
Animation
Motion graphics
Interaction design
Prototyping
Product design
Wireframing
UX Research
Graphic design
Storyboarding
Illustration
Tools
Figma
Framer
Rive
After Effects
Illustrator
Photoshop
Touch Designer
Cinema 4D
Spline
HTML/CSS
Experience
Freelance Graphic Designer
Current
Designing restaurant menus, wedding invites, and basically whatever I can get my hands on.
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Lead Production Assistant, Beyond Fashion
December 2025
Assisted director with managing models, set-up, and photographers for RIT's community fashion show
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New Media Capstone Project
Spring 2024
A group project of seven designers and 3 developers collaborating on an interactive art installation.
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New Media Experimental Design
Fall 2023
14 week project creating a transportation ticketing app complete with branding, functional prototype, and design system.
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New Media Interactive Design
Spring 2023
14 week UX research and branding project creating a kiosk app for a fast food restaurant.
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New Media Interactive Design
Spring 2023
10 week educational interactive beach erosion app demonstrating the effects of different architectural solutions on the beach.
Work Experience
Events Manager, Lead Host, Server
Nosh Rochester, 2024-present
Coordinated private events from initial inquiry through service, balancing guest needs, staffing, floor plans, and event logistics. Redesigned event menus to improve clarity and presentation, organized seating for 300+ guests per evening, and managed reservations, phone messages, deposits, and gift-card purchases with accuracy and hospitality.
Server
Red Robin, 2023
Delivered attentive, high-volume table service in a fast-paced restaurant environment. Built rapport with guests, communicated clearly with front- and back-of-house teams, handled payment transactions accurately, and used menu knowledge to recommend and upsell products.
Service Associate
Walgreens, 2022
Supported customers across daily retail operations by greeting guests, identifying needs, and guiding purchases, discounts, and returns. Processed transactions and refunds accurately, resolved billing questions and customer concerns with professionalism, and helped maintain an organized, welcoming store environment.
Lifeguard
The Beach, 2015-2020
Maintained a safe, welcoming waterfront environment by monitoring swimmers, enforcing safety procedures, responding quickly to changing conditions, and communicating clearly with guests and team members. Built strong situational awareness and calm decision-making skills across five summer seasons.
