MacSeamus Portfolio

Hi, I’m Caitlin, a senior visual designer.

As a well-rounded designer and systems thinker, I turn brand decisions into scalable, durable design systems—because choosing teal or chartreuse to represent your company means nothing if you can’t implement it across every touchpoint with clarity and consistency.

My work spans print, digital, and UI/UX across both lean creative teams and large, cross-functional organizations.

I’m currently working as a contract designer with Gather. I graduated from the S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications at Syracuse University with a degree in Graphic Design and Spanish. ¡Si, hablo espanol, tambien!

Skills

Technical

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Visual design and art direction
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UI/UX design, prototyping, and research
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Brand identity systems and guidelines
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Figma (components, variants, auto layout, libraries)

Adobe Creative Cloud (Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop)

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Typography and layout (print + digital)
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Accessibility fundamentals (WCAG)
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Photo editing and image optimization
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AI-assisted workflow
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Experience in Brandfolder, Asana, Zapier

Professional Strengths

Stakeholder management and expectation setting

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Creative direction and design critique
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Cross-department collaboration
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Vendor/partner management
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Collaboration in distributed/remote teams

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Ownership and follow-through
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I don’t take myself too seriously (but I take my work seriously)

What makes it all worthwhile.

Talking about Death

In 2021, my late husband was diagnosed with Glioblastoma—terminal brain cancer. Serving as his primary caregiver and advocate reshaped my perspective on presence, clear communication, and dignity. That experience deepened my commitment to compassionate, end-of-life support; you can learn more about his story at andrewmacseamus.com.

Yoga

I began practicing yoga in 2011. After nine years of dedicated asana flow, I registered with Boston Yoga School to obtain my 200-Hour Yoga Alliance Teacher Training Certification at O Yoga. In my life, yoga is far more than a physical practice, and more of an ethical discipline. My goal is to share the wonder of linking breath to movement with the general public.

Rock Climbing

Trust, confidence, and judgment—these are the practical skills I rely on every time I get onto the rock. I’ve been climbing since 2019, and I learn something about myself on every pitch. The lessons carry straight into my work: stay calm under pressure, communicate, and make good choices. On every climb I ask myself, “What are we optimizing for?” It’s also how I start every project.

I believe in executive decisions of happiness.

Let’s Chat

Do you have a project you want to collaborate on? Feel free to drop me a line to chat. I love meeting new people.