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About Me

Hi! I'm Zaire Durfee, a passionate artist with over a decade of experience in both traditional and digital mediums. My journey in art began in 2014, and since then, I've honed my skills across various disciplines, eager to bring creativity and innovation as well as my optimistic and collaborative personality to every project I undertake and every team I join. I have over seven years of experience in corporate creative environments and am deeply invested in putting my all into whatever comes next.
 
Outside of my professional work, music—especially punk—plays a huge role in my artistic identity. The raw energy, rebellious spirit, and deeply human, revolutionary mindset of punk inspire much of what I create. My work blends these influences with my femininity and positivity, shaping my unique creative voice. I even took my passion for punk a step further by founding Lovergrrrl, a riot grrrl-style punk band with me as its lead singer, using my design skills to create posters, stickers, and a social media campaign that brought this lifelong dream of mine to life. That experience taught me invaluable lessons about leadership, organization, and the power of chasing what I want. 
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I approach every creative endeavor with an open mind and relentless drive, always looking to contribute meaningfully and push artistic boundaries. I’m very excited to connect with other creatives, so if you’re looking for someone who brings passion, dedication, and a fresh perspective, please reach out!

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  • Adobe Creative Cloud

    • Photoshop​

    • Illustrator

    • InDesign

    • After Effects

  • Microsoft Office

    • Word​

    • PowerPoint

    • Excel

Skills

  • Writing, Proofreading, and Editing

  • Intuit QuickBooks

  • Generative Al

  • Drawing and Painting

  • Figma

Education

May 2025

Bachelor's of Fine Arts in Graphic Design
University of North Carolina at Chartlotte

  • Majored in Graphic Design and Minored in Journalism and Art History

  • Included on the Chancellor's list

  • Graduated Magna Cum Laude

  • Served as the Secretary of Niner Designers, UNCC's Graphic Design Club

  • 3.89 GPA

may 2022

Associate's of Fine Arts in Fine Art
Central Piedmont Community College

  • Learned to work in a variety of fine art mediums, including painting, drawing, design, ceramics, and sculpture

  • Included on the President's list

  • Graduated Summa Cum Laude

  • 4.00 GPA

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Experience

JUN 2025-Aug 2025

Marketing and Visual Media Intern
Cabarrus Rowan Community Health Centers, Inc.

Aug 2024-May 2025

Graphic Design Intern
Public Company Accounting Oversight Board

  • Designed animated videos and static images for the company’s social media.

  • Researched and created marketing campaign materials for vaccine education.

  • Curated relevant news articles and created an email blast to share them daily.

  • Designed spotlight articles and created images for the company’s social media.

  • Proofed and made final corrections on company-wide documents to assist the lead graphic designer.

  • Combined stock photos/videos and brand standards to create advertising and event materials.

  • Participated in semi-daily office meetings and collaborated easily with the team.

Aug 2018-Aug 2024

Junior Executive Assistant

SBM Solar, Inc.

  • Assisted Company President and Office Manager on special assignments.

  • Designed solar panel drawings in SolidWorks for the US Military.

  • Developed a mil-spec QR-coded Inventory Management System for the USMC.

  • Designed flyers, posters, and presentations for trade shows and meetings.

  • Co-lead the redesign of the company website and social media sites along with filming and editing video content.

  • Managed payroll, material purchasing, inventory, and database organization.

My latest projects

Awards and shows

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Central piedmont community college

2021 Presidential Purchase Award
​Charlotte, NC

"Bella", Oil Paint on Ink and Coffee Stained Paper, 2021

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Central piedmont community college

2021 Annual juried student show
​Charlotte, NC

"The Myth", Ceramic Amphora, 2021

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Central Piedmont Community College

2021 Kappy award
​Charlotte, NC

Central piedmont community college

2022 Annual juried student show
​Charlotte, NC

"Fabric Study", Charcoal on Paper, 2021

"Blue Period", Ceramic and Blue Spray Paint, 2022

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Cabarrus art guild

2019 Annual spring judged show

​Charlotte, NC

"Vincent", Acrylic Paint on Paper, 2019

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© 2025 by Zaire Durfee. All rights reserved.

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  • Behance
  • LinkedIn
  • Etsy
  • Soundcloud
  • Bandcamp
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