Patrick McAree

Creative Services Director - Global at North Sails

Patrick McAree has a diverse work experience spanning various roles in the creative industry. Patrick is currently working at North Sails as the Creative Services Director - Global, a position they have held since March 2022. Prior to this, they served as the Senior Art Director and Art Director at North Sails from September 2020 to March 2022 and January 2016 to September 2020, respectively.

Before joining North Sails, Patrick owned their own design company called PM Creative from January 2010 to the present. Additionally, they worked as a Contract Designer at ActBlue from May 2020 to May 2022. Earlier in their career, Patrick held the role of Creative Manager at Worldways Social Marketing from May 2013 to January 2016, and Senior Graphic Designer from June 2011 to May 2013.

Furthermore, Patrick gained experience as a Graphic Designer and Freelance Graphic Designer at BT from April 2011 to June 2011 and May 2010 to April 2011, respectively. Patrick also worked as a Graphic Designer at Moo Inc. from June 2010 to November 2010 and as a Junior Graphic Designer at Stowe Mountain Resort from September 2009 to June 2010.

Patrick's career in the creative industry began with an internship as a Graphic Design Intern at Hasbro from May 2006 to July 2006. Overall, their work experience showcases a strong background in graphic design and creative services across a range of industries.

Patrick McAree has a diverse education history. Patrick obtained a Certificate in User Experience Design from General Assembly in the year 2022. Prior to that, from 2012 to 2014, they earned another Certificate in Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design from the Rhode Island School of Design. Patrick'seducational journey originally began at Northern Vermont University, where they pursued a Bachelor of Arts - BA degree in Graphic Design + Advertising, graduating in 2010.

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Timeline

  • Creative Services Director - Global

    March, 2022 - present

  • Senior Art Director Global

    September, 2020

  • Art Director Global

    January, 2016