Erin McGuire

Erin McGuire has over 17 years of experience in graphic design and creative roles. Erin began their career as a Print Service Center employee at The Art Institute of Portland in 2004, where they gained experience in pre-production and printing. Following this, they worked as a Graphic/Web Intern at the American Red Cross, where they contributed to graphic and web design projects.

In 2005, McGuire joined Silverton Health as a Graphic Designer, where they managed comprehensive design needs for the health system, including print design, project and vendor management, and brand promotion. Erin successfully reduced design agency costs by 50%, developed organizational brand standards, and educated departments on branding guidelines.

McGuire also worked as a Graphic Design Intern at Ellington Leather, gaining practical experience in the industry.

Since 2013, McGuire has been at Coates Kokes, starting as a Graphic Designer and progressing to Senior Graphic Designer. In this role, they collaborated with the creative team and clients to develop creative solutions across various media. Erin also provided guidance and mentoring to other members of the creative team. Most recently, McGuire served as the Senior Designer/Studio Manager, overseeing the design team, coordinating with account managers, and managing design workloads. In April 2021, they were promoted to the position of Associate Creative Director.

Erin McGuire pursued their education in Graphic Design from 2002 to 2005 at The Art Institute of Portland. Erin obtained a Bachelor of Science degree during this period.