About Me

Senior Graphic Designer | Digital Asset Production | Brand & Marketing Design

Shawn Meekins is a senior graphic designer, fine artist, and children's book author specializing in visual storytelling and brand-driven design. Since graduating from The Art Institute of Atlanta, he has built a diverse portfolio across digital and print media — collaborating with major organizations, including 3M, to shape and elevate how their stories are visually communicated.

His work spans realism portraiture, illustration, and intentional design systems — blending strong composition, thoughtful color, and visual clarity to create narratives that resonate. He also integrates AI-assisted design tools into his creative workflow, bringing both traditional craft and modern efficiency to every project. His portrait work, which includes historical figures and Moorish-inspired subjects, is available through his Redbubble shop.

As a children's book author, Shawn has developed a multilingual catalog for readers ages 2–15, published through Amazon KDP and IngramSpark. His titles include Is There Something in the Woods?, Look With Me! ABC Activity Book, and Landmark Leaders: Trailblazers Who Shaped History — available in English, French, Spanish, and German. He is a proud member of SCBWI.

Based in Southern Pines, NC, Shawn balances his creative practice with family life as a father of four. Outside of his work, he enjoys films, international travel, and time with family and friends.

Education:
The Art Institute Of Atlanta
General Assembly
Designlab

24 years of experience in design

Preferred software:
Adobe Creative Suite
Adobe Premiere Pro
Adobe FireFly
Adobe Workfront
Bannersnack
Claude.ai
Google Gemini
Microsoft 365
Sketch
Figma