ALEX McTAGGART

Graphic Design & Website Management

Hi there…

My name is Alex McTaggart. My passion lies in creation. Whether it’s crafting compelling graphics, building engaging websites, composing music, or simply sketching, I excel at bringing artistic visions to life from the ground up.

As an experienced professional Graphic Designer and Website Manager, I possess a superb understanding of the print, web, and promotional design landscape. Take a minute and have a look at some of my favourite work…

MORE ABOUT ME

I absolutely love working with Graphics & Media, whether it’s whipping up bold, eye-catching graphics for screens or print, or diving deep into websites with Shopify and WordPress. My true passion is just making cool stuff – whether that’s conjuring up graphics for web and print, or expertly navigating the digital landscape as a website manager. I’m also really enjoying my foray into AI tools like ComfyUI & Google Ai Studio, Ollama, using them to explore new creative opportunities. With a deep love for all things Graphics, I’ve got a fantastic grasp on everything from crafting a killer logo to ensuring print projects look absolutely perfect. Think of me as your go-to creative pro, always ready to bring a fresh, impactful vision to life!

DESIGN EXPERIENCE:
SKILLS & EDUCATION

Creation of graphics for web and print (Adobe, Affinity, Canva)

Website management (Shopify & WordPress)

E-commerce Expert – Shopify, WooCommerce, Google Shopping & more

Graphic Design Diploma – Algonquin College

OTHER RELATED EXPERIENCE

A.I. – ComfyUI, Flux/SD/QWEN, Ollama, Google Ai Studio & more.

Print Production Manager & Prepress expertise

Ex Microsoft Tier 2 support agent (Vista, Zune)

Music Production – Film Score, Foley & Sound Design

Music Software – Reason, Ableton, Reaper

Experienced Musician – I play Guitar, Bass, Keyboards, Drums

GRAPHIC DESIGN

Since graduating from Algonquin College’s Graphic Design program, I have dedicated my professional career to creating high-quality, engaging graphic design. My expertise covers graphic design for print and promotional items, as well as user-centered web design. You’ll find a detailed look at my career journey and examples of my work presented chronologically below.

DESIGN PORTFOLIO

Take a look at some of my favourite design projects and more!

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E-COMMERCE

As an E-Commerce Manager with over 10 years of dedicated experience, I specialize in overseeing online transactions, website development, and digital marketing strategies, primarily leveraging Shopify and WordPress. My expertise encompasses Shopify Pro/Advanced capabilities, including comprehensive theme customization and seamless app integrations.

E-COmmerce Experience

Some info about my time as an e-commerce manger for a large sporting goods company.

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WORK EXPERIENCE

I’m a creative and strategic Graphic Designer with a strong background in design, e-commerce website management, and production. I possess expertise in Shopify, website customization, inventory management, and digital marketing. I’ve managed online stores, created engaging graphics, and optimized websites for sales and user experience – it’s what I do best.

RESUME & SKILLS

Brief overview of my related work experience and software highlights of mention.

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PHOTOGRAPHY

Starting in the darkrooms of High School, I have always had a passion for taking photos. It is absolutely one of the best skills to accompany Graphic Design. Being able to tell a story with a single image is a powerful tool when your job is getting the message across to the viewer.