Converse wearing, concert going, ski and snowboard enthusiast with a passion for creativity!
My professional experience as Brand Creative Associate at the Chicago Bears and
Junior Graphic Designer with the Chicago Fire FC has helped me grow as a designer, professional, and person. I have continued to grow my skillsets in communication, design, time management and more. I am confident in my abilities as a solution-oriented creative and team member
to thrive in the professional creative space.
I am fascinated by the ability to alter the perspective or attitude of an audience through the
visual stimuli presented to them. I strive to be the creator behind the visual stimuli
that stops people in their tracks.
Claire Durkin's Resume
Education
Loyola University Chicago
Chicago, IL | Class of 2023
B.A. Advertising Creative
B.A. Visual Communications
John Felice Rome Center
Loyola University Chicago
Rome, Italy | May 2022 — June 2022
Experience
Junior Graphic Designer – Chicago Fire Football Club
Chicago, IL | May 2024 — Present
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As a member of the Creative Services team, we design for a variety of departments. Additionally, we detail the CFFC brand guidelines and evolve the season campaigns.
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Completed over 500 project requests such as social media graphics, promotional emails,
game day signage, logos, brand guides, and merchandise as of November 2025. -
The Creative Lead on 2025 rebrand of 2nd Star Tavern, Chicago Fire FC’s pub within their community pitch. Worked with restaurant owner and interior designers to assist with connecting the brand with the space itself and designed numerous assets such as menus.
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Member of the Chicago Fire Women’s Employee Resource group FEM.
Google UX Design Certification
Coursera
October 2025 — Present
Technical Skills
Proficient in...
Adobe Photoshop
Adobe Illustrator
Adobe InDesign
Adobe Premiere Pro
Adobe After Effects
Adobe Lightroom
Figma
Procreate
Working knowledge in...
Adobe Audition
Dragon Frame
Brand Creative Associate – Chicago Bears Football Club
Lake Forest, IL | June 2023 — May 2024
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As a member of the Brand Creative team, we focus on upholding the integrity of the Chicago Bears brand both internally and externally with the implementation of brand guidelines and art direction in various creative projects.
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Created nearly 900 assets across 100 projects such as signage, logos, promotional assets, memorabilia, and social graphics.
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The Creative Lead on 2024 Draft needs including signage, event program, and promotional assets for the Chicago Bears Draft Party and Draft Insider Sweepstakes.
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Current member of the Chicago Bears Young Professionals Employee Resource Group and the organization’s Sustainability Initiative.
Marketing & Communication Video Intern – Loyola University Chicago
Chicago, IL | February 2021 — May 2023
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Tasked with editing and posting clips for Loyola’s video series: Loyola Experts, a weekly series where professors speak on various topics related to their expertise. The posting process included designing thumbnails, adding subtitles, and tagging videos to increase engagement.
Creative Coordinator – Inigo
Chicago, IL | January 2021 — December 2021
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Collaborated on a multitude of projects to serve both companies and nonprofits nationwide as a part of Chicago’s first and only student-run communications agency.
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Created a variety of deliverables such as social assets, packaging, flyers, and infographics for clients, including Mac Dynamite, Avionos, and Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce.
Community Involvement
WISE Women in Sports and Events Member | August 2024 — Present
Echelon Chicago Executive Board Chairperson of Membership | Spring 2024 — Present
The Salvation Army Echelon Chicago Chapter Member | February 2024 — Present
Loyola 360 Retreat Leader & Captain | Spring 2021 — Spring 2023
Alpha Chi Omega Iota Rho Sorority Member | Spring 2020 — Spring 2023
Alpha Chi Omega VP Intellectual Development | January 2022 — January 2023
Alpha Chi Omega Design Chair | January 2021 — January 2022
LUC American Institute of Graphic Arts (AIGA) Club | Spring 2021 — Spring 2023