Kirsten McKeown

Kirsten McKeown is a seasoned graphic designer with extensive experience in brand management and creative direction. Currently serving as Senior Graphic Designer at Redwood BBDO since January 2022, Kirsten acts as the brand guardian for YouTube Advertising and Google social media, leading international teams and art directing innovative projects across various media formats. Prior to this role, Kirsten worked at Red Consultancy as a Mid-weight Graphic Designer, managing diverse projects in print, packaging, and digital design, while collaborating with major brands and clients. Earlier experience includes serving as Junior Graphic Designer at Chesterton Humberts and as a Graphic Design Intern at The Aparecio Foundation. Kirsten holds a BA in Visual Communications from the Illinois Institute of Art, earned between 2006 and 2009. Skills include proficiency in Adobe XD, InDesign, Photoshop, and Illustrator.