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Hi, I’m Kristin Kaz, a passionate graphic designer who thrives on leading gift bag projects for major retailers. I enjoy coordinating design work across teams to keep multiple projects on track and delivering print-ready items to clients. I’m proficient in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, Lightroom) and comfortable with photography workflows. I’m always looking to contribute my skills to a collaborative design team and help clients achieve their goals.…Hi, I’m Kristin Kaz, a passionate graphic designer who thrives on leading gift bag projects for major retailers. I enjoy coordinating design work across teams to keep multiple projects on track and delivering print-ready items to clients. I’m proficient in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, Lightroom) and comfortable with photography workflows. I’m always looking to contribute my skills to a collaborative design team and help clients achieve their goals.

Kristin Kaz

Graphic Designer, Designer, Project Manager, +2

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Hi, I’m Kristin Kaz, a passionate graphic designer who thrives on leading gift bag projects for major retailers. I enjoy coordinating design work across teams to keep multiple projects on track and delivering print-ready items to clients. I’m proficient in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, Lightroom) and comfortable with photography workflows. I’m always looking to contribute my skills to a collaborative design team and help clients achieve their goals.…Hi, I’m Kristin Kaz, a passionate graphic designer who thrives on leading gift bag projects for major retailers. I enjoy coordinating design work across teams to keep multiple projects on track and delivering print-ready items to clients. I’m proficient in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, Lightroom) and comfortable with photography workflows. I’m always looking to contribute my skills to a collaborative design team and help clients achieve their goals.

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Hi, I’m Kristin Kaz, a passionate graphic designer who thrives on leading gift bag projects for major retailers. I enjoy coordinating design work across teams to keep multiple projects on track and delivering print-ready items to clients.

I’m proficient in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, Lightroom) and comfortable with photography workflows. I’m always looking to contribute my skills to a collaborative design team and help clients achieve their goals.

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Surface Pattern Design

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Work Experience

Project Leader - Gift Bags at The Clever Factory

November 1, 2022 - June 7, 2024

Delegated tasks to design team related to each individual project for clients. Worked closely with the team lead to keep multiple assigned projects on track. Responsible for delegating and tracking all printed deliverable requirements. Presented final printed items to Sales and Product Development before handing over renders and deliverables to clients. Held a hybrid position involving team leading and design work. Trained new designers on all procedures implemented for the gift bags team.

Senior Graphic Designer - Gift Bags at The Clever Factory

February 1, 2022 - November 1, 2022

Worked on gift bags for various clients including Dollar General, Popshelf, Walmart, and Dollar Tree. Assisted designers with questions relating to Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign. Managed multiple projects simultaneously under tight deadlines. Created digital renders of products and mock-ups of physical items for client sampling.

Graphic Designer at Hobby Lobby Creative

January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2020

Worked on the Card & Party team responsible for all party themes, packaging, wedding invitations, and seasonal printed materials. Collaborated with designers to expand party theme ideas and collections. Developed themed surface pattern collections used across company products. Created mockups and prototypes for client presentations. Worked on products including party collections, calendars, gift wrap, children’s foam kits, and greeting cards.

Warehouse Associate at Amazon BNA3

January 1, 2020 - June 7, 2024

Worked on the Pack team performing various roles such as Multis, Single Large, and Slap. Served on the Sort team handling tote wrangling and sorting bins into rolling carts for processing. Trained in Vendor Returns for expanded workplace roles and diversity.

Graphic Design Intern at Bold Multimedia

June 1, 2017 - August 31, 2017

Supported design development with mockups and prototypes for client presentations. Worked on party themes and related printed materials. Collaborated with fellow designers and maintained client websites and social media postings. Designed printed materials such as mailers and brochures. Followed up with clients regarding design firm experience.

Warehouse Associate / Graphic Designer at Amazon BNA3

January 1, 2020 - Present

Warehousing responsibilities complemented by graphic design tasks; contributed to client projects and design deliverables as needed.