I am an inspirational leader and highly accomplished creative director with extensive experience in account management, brand management, creative strategy development, and channel development. My proven track record includes planning and building strong, cohesive brand identities through innovative design, packaging, and consumer insights. I specialize in driving awareness and business growth among target customers and markets, and I have a passion for turning around struggling and outdated brands. Throughout my career, I have collaborated with a wide array of businesses, including Fortune 500 companies, to develop upfront strategies and creative solutions. I thrive in leading creative teams, guiding projects from concept development to execution, and ensuring impactful deliverables that resonate with consumers globally. My background combines creativity with strategic insight, enabling me to contribute effectively to marketing initiatives and brand innovation.

John Kitzmiller

I am an inspirational leader and highly accomplished creative director with extensive experience in account management, brand management, creative strategy development, and channel development. My proven track record includes planning and building strong, cohesive brand identities through innovative design, packaging, and consumer insights. I specialize in driving awareness and business growth among target customers and markets, and I have a passion for turning around struggling and outdated brands. Throughout my career, I have collaborated with a wide array of businesses, including Fortune 500 companies, to develop upfront strategies and creative solutions. I thrive in leading creative teams, guiding projects from concept development to execution, and ensuring impactful deliverables that resonate with consumers globally. My background combines creativity with strategic insight, enabling me to contribute effectively to marketing initiatives and brand innovation.

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I am an inspirational leader and highly accomplished creative director with extensive experience in account management, brand management, creative strategy development, and channel development. My proven track record includes planning and building strong, cohesive brand identities through innovative design, packaging, and consumer insights. I specialize in driving awareness and business growth among target customers and markets, and I have a passion for turning around struggling and outdated brands.

Throughout my career, I have collaborated with a wide array of businesses, including Fortune 500 companies, to develop upfront strategies and creative solutions. I thrive in leading creative teams, guiding projects from concept development to execution, and ensuring impactful deliverables that resonate with consumers globally. My background combines creativity with strategic insight, enabling me to contribute effectively to marketing initiatives and brand innovation.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Freelance Creative Services at Freelance
January 1, 2019 - Present
Partnered with a wide array of businesses providing branding, marketing, and strategic creative solutions. Delivered creative services tailored to diverse client needs across multiple industries.
VP Creative at SEED Strategy, Cincinnati, Ohio
January 1, 2019 - September 2, 2025
Managed creative product strategies for Fortune 500 CPG clients, including Amplify Snack brands, Dockers, Welch's, and Mondēlez. Led project kick-offs and guided design teams through concept development and presentations. Collaborated with strategists to create consumer research concepts for global markets and contributed to innovation and branding phases.
Creative Director at Anthem Worldwide/Schawk, Cincinnati, Ohio
January 1, 2014 - September 2, 2025
Partnered with strategy teams to create and translate BIG IDEAS for global B2B marketing initiatives, including projects for Procter & Gamble Professional and Green Mountain Coffee. Led creative teams, managed brand story development, trend reviewing, and redesign initiatives like Uncle Ben’s rice SKUs for MARS Corporation.
Creative Director at Interbrand, Cincinnati, Ohio
January 1, 2010 - September 2, 2025
Led design teams on global packaging redesigns such as Duracell, SEARS, and Craftsman tools. Collaborated on initial sketches, creative entry points, and shelf-ready packaging for clients like Sara Lee, Charmin, and Kroger. Worked closely with strategy and research departments to build cohesive brand stories and creative workshops.
Associate Creative Director at Interbrand, Cincinnati, Ohio
January 1, 2009 - September 2, 2025
Supported creative direction efforts from 2007 to 2009, assisting in consumer branding and retail projects involving packaging design and strategic pre-work. Collaborated with teams to deliver creative solutions based on consumer insights.
Associate Creative Director at Benchmark Advertising, Cincinnati, Ohio
January 1, 2006 - September 2, 2025
Contributed to design and innovation projects for Procter & Gamble beauty care brands including OLAY, Regenerist, and Definity. Managed product introductions and created upstream conceptual design concepts for consumer research and branding.
Senior Art Director at WonderGroup, Cincinnati, Ohio
January 1, 2005 - September 2, 2025
Created advertising materials and TV spots targeting the tween market for brands such as Limited Too, Chiquita, HASBRO, Toymax, ConAgra Kid Cuisine, and Perfetti Van Melle. Collaborated on concept creation, storyboards, casting, and production.
Marketing Director at Globe Furniture, Cincinnati, Ohio
January 1, 1998 - September 2, 2025
Oversaw design and execution of all communication plans and creative deliverables for a home furnishing store. Developed marketing materials and managed budgets for Newsprint, Television, and Radio campaigns while reporting on key metrics.

Education

associates at central academy of commercial art
August 12, 1983 - August 12, 1985
Student at Central Academy of Commercial Art
January 11, 2030 - September 2, 2025

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Industry Experience

Consumer Goods, Healthcare, Professional Services, Travel & Hospitality, Retail, Media & Entertainment