Kit Kinseth

Digital Graphic Designer & Art Director
Fort Collins, US.

About

Highly accomplished Graphic Designer and Art Director with over a decade of experience in crafting impactful multi-channel marketing assets and editorial content. Proven ability to lead creative projects from concept to completion, optimize workflows, and drive brand revitalization through strategic design and effective team leadership. Seeking to leverage expertise in visual communication and project management to deliver innovative solutions in a dynamic creative environment.

Work

BURNS MARKETING
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Graphic Designer

Fort Collins, CO, US

Summary

Led the design and execution of multi-channel digital marketing materials for diverse brands, ensuring brand consistency and timely delivery of high-quality assets.

Highlights

Designed and executed diverse digital marketing materials, including eCommerce assets, email campaigns, social media graphics, and presentation decks, for a variety of brands.

Ensured 100% compliance with brand guidelines and project briefs, consistently meeting tight deadlines for all deliverables.

Optimized and delivered final assets for seamless deployment across digital platforms and high-quality press-ready print production.

Presented compelling creative decks to internal and external stakeholders, enhancing clarity and systematization in project communication.

LONG THREAD MEDIA
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Freelance Art Director

Fort Collins, CO, US

Summary

Directed and designed comprehensive editorial content and marketing materials across digital and print platforms, from concept through final production.

Highlights

Directed and designed end-to-end editorial content for craft magazines, eBooks, and print books, from initial concept to final publication.

Orchestrated and directed professional photo shoots, ensuring visual consistency and thematic alignment for editorial and marketing campaigns.

Developed a broad spectrum of digital and print marketing materials, including social media graphics, advertisements, and infographics.

Managed critical vendor relationships and production timelines, ensuring timely coordination and approval of final artwork for print and digital distribution.

OTTER PRODUCTS
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Contract Studio Designer

Fort Collins, CO, US

Summary

Developed multi-channel marketing assets and sustainable packaging solutions for B2B and DTC campaigns, while optimizing creative workflows.

Highlights

Developed comprehensive multi-channel marketing assets (digital, print, email, presentations, social media) for OtterBox's B2B and DTC campaigns.

Designed production-ready, sustainable packaging solutions, adhering to brand guidelines and environmental standards.

Streamlined and managed creative asset workflows, significantly enhancing organization, consistency, and efficiency across all project deliverables.

F+W MEDIA
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Art Director

Fort Collins, CO, US

Summary

Led art direction and design for a diverse portfolio of editorial and promotional content, driving efficiency, team development, and brand revitalization.

Highlights

Directed and designed a diverse portfolio of editorial and promotional content, including print magazines, online bookazines, eBooks, and lookbooks.

Led and mentored a team of junior designers and production artists, providing creative direction and support to elevate overall team output.

Oversaw and directed comprehensive photo shoots, managing freelance talent to capture high-quality lifestyle and product imagery.

Negotiated vendor costs and optimized shoot budgets, consistently delivering high-quality assets while achieving cost efficiencies.

Conceptualized and successfully launched four new magazine titles, expanding market reach to young crafter demographics and driving brand revitalization for legacy titles.

Education

COLORADO STATE UNIVERSITY
Fort Collins, CO, United States of America

BFA

Graphic Design & Fiber Arts

Grade: Magna Cum Laude

Courses

Melanie Metts Graphic Design Scholarship Recipient

Skills

Graphic Design

Adobe Creative Suite, Photoshop, Lightroom, InDesign, Illustrator, Layout Design, Typography.

Art Direction

Creative Direction, Visual Storytelling, Photo Shoot Direction, Brand Consistency.

Digital Marketing

eCommerce, Email Campaigns, Social Media Marketing, Digital Assets, Presentation Design, Infographics.

Print Production

Pre-press, Print Optimization, Editorial Design, Packaging Design.

Project Management

Workflow Optimization, Asset Management, Vendor Management, Timeline Management, Stakeholder Communication, Budget Management.

Content Strategy

Editorial Content, Storyboarding, Brand Refresh, Concept Development, Ideation.

Team Leadership

Mentorship, Creative Team Leadership, Collaboration.

Projects

OttterBox Instagram post
OttterBox Instagram post

Summary

Social post for OtterBox sale

Little Looms magazine spread
Little Looms magazine spread

Summary

Art direction, template design and layout for this Holiday issue

Little Looms magazine spread
Little Looms magazine spread

Summary

Art direction, template design, photo retouching and layout

Facebook Ad for Farm and Fiber Knits
Facebook Ad for Farm and Fiber Knits

Summary

Facebook ad for new knitting magazine for Long Thread Media

Cover for Little Looms Magazine
Cover for Little Looms Magazine

Summary

Art direction, template design and layout for this Holiday issue

Otterbox email gif
Otterbox email gif

Summary

Gif design for a Mod 1 email

Choirs of America one sheeter
Choirs of America one sheeter

Summary

One sheet design for Choirs of America

Little Looms summer photoshoot style sheet
Little Looms summer photoshoot style sheet

Summary

One page of a multi-page shoot plan for Little Looms Summer 2025

OtterBox The Drop design exploration
OtterBox The Drop design exploration

Summary

Concepts for The Drop featuring new case designs

OtterBox homepage banner for spring sale
OtterBox homepage banner for spring sale

Burns Marketing job

Summary

Photoshop work on images in the scene, implemented into email, social, and paid advertising.