Shawn McGowan

Shawn McGowan has a diverse work experience spanning several industries. Shawn is currently serving as the Creative Director at CANarchy Craft Brewery Collective, starting in 2022. Prior to this, Shawn worked at Phoenix Children's Hospital from 2017 to 2022, where they held the position of Creative Services Manager. In this role, they led the creative team and supported multiple healthcare facilities.

Before joining the hospital, Shawn operated their own business, Shawn McGowan Imagery and Ideation, as an independent business owner from 2000 to 2022. During this time, they developed a broad range of advertising and branding projects for various clients. Their expertise includes catalog, corporate, character, logo, package, presentation, and product design. Shawn also has experience in illustration, including caricatures, children's books, comic books, editorials, murals, and portrait illustrations.

From 2006 to 2017, Shawn worked as a Creative Manager at Inventure Foods, Inc. In this role, they led the creative team and supported the marketing and sales department of a publicly traded organization. Shawn played a crucial role in expanding the department and managing visual assets during company acquisitions.

Shawn's earlier experiences include working as an Art Director at Schorleaf Inc. in 2004, where they focused on interior design and project management for national supermarket chains. Shawn also worked as an Illustrator at Gooseberry Patch from 2000 to 2002, contributing to various catalog mail order products.

Overall, Shawn's work experience demonstrates their expertise in creative direction, team management, branding, and illustration across various industries.

From 1995 to 2000, Shawn McGowan attended Columbus College of Art & Design, where they pursued a Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) degree in Illustration.