The McCarthy Companies
Case Study: Multi-Channel Campaign Design
The McCarthy Companies is a full-service media team that specialize in the automotive industry. They ensure that their client brand stays ahead of the competition with strategic planning, precision buying, and in-depth analysis.
Role: Contract Graphic Designer
Duration: 6 months
Location: Remote / On-site / Hybrid
Tools: Adobe Creative Suite, After Effects, InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator
Evergreen Campaigns
Marketing Materials
Social Media Design
Motin Design
Print Collateral
The Opportunity
As a key contributor within the creative department at The McCarthy Companies, I was brought on to support the delivery of high-impact digital and print marketing materials for a diverse client roster. I collaborated closely with the creative team, media buyers, and account managers to ensure all design solutions were strategically aligned, brand-compliant, and visually compelling.
Objectives
- Develop consistent marketing materials across digital and print platforms
- Maintain brand integrity for multiple clients across varying industries
- Increase engagement and conversion through impactful ad design
- Meet tight deadlines and pivot quickly based on campaign feedback
My Role & Responsibilities
- Designed web banners, social media ads, emails, POP displays, outdoor signage, and print collateral
- Ensured all deliverables were aligned with client brand guidelines and compliant with ad platform specs
- Participated in weekly creative syncs to review concepts and pitch proactive design solutions
- Stayed up-to-date with emerging trends and implemented best practices in typography and layout
- Delivered files for production and worked with vendors as needed to ensure print accuracy
Creative Process
- Kickoff & Briefing: Worked with the account and media team to gather goals, messaging, and specs
- Concept Development: Created 2–3 design directions per project for internal and client review
- Revisions & Feedback: Incorporated stakeholder input while protecting the integrity of the design
- Final Production: Delivered layered working files and press-ready or platform-ready exports
- Results Monitoring: Tracked engagement metrics on ads where data was available
Outcomes
- Supported successful ad launches for 10+ campaigns in under 3 months
- Reduced revision cycles by presenting multiple well-thought-out concepts early in the process
- Strengthened brand consistency across multi-touch campaigns
- Received direct client praise for creativity and responsiveness


