About

Brand systems that work on the water, in the wild and on screen.

I’m Patrick McAree, a Creative Services Director and Art Director with extensive experience working across global organizations, creative agencies, and independent freelance and contract engagements. I help brands build, evolve, and strengthen their creative presence through strategic thinking, strong visual direction, and thoughtful execution. An experienced creative leader, I bring a hands-on approach to guiding teams, managing creative development, and delivering impactful design solutions that connect with audiences and drive business results.

[Whether it's a big idea or the details that bring it to life, I'm all in.]

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What I do

  • Brand Identity and Guidelines
  • Campaign Concepts and Art Direction
  • Print: Brochures, Direct Mail, Advertising, Editorial and Packaging
  • Digital: Web, Email and Social
  • Environmental, Event and Large-format Graphics
  • Leading and Growing Creative Teams
  • Contract Creative Support

Experience

  • Creative Services Director, North Sails
  • Senior Art Director, North Sails
  • Art Director, North Sails
  • Creative Manager, Worldways
  • Brand Designer, BT Group
  • Graphic Designer, MOO

Clients

RISE · Act Blue · RIPTA · Rhode Island Commerce · Sail Newport · Fishers Island Lemonade · Stowe Mountain Resort · Boston Film Festival · America Is All In · Gunboat · Boston Medical Center · Siren Marine · WellSense Health Plan · Newport Shipyard · Comanche · [Want in? Let's talk.]

Let's talk.

[Open to creative leadership roles and select contract and freelance projects].