Timothy La Belle

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I’m a creative leader with 25+ years of experience building and guiding teams to produce award-worthy work.

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I’m a creative leader with 25+ years of experience building and guiding teams to produce award-worthy work. My career has centered on creative and product development—creating structure without stifling creativity, delivering clear direction, and helping people grow while producing results teams can be proud of.

I’ve led brand and merchandising creative across luxury lifestyle and major sports/lifestyle partnerships, overseeing everything from visual identity, art and photography, signage and store experience, to production and vendor collaboration. I’m at my best where strategy meets craft—aligning cross-functional partners, improving workflows with new processes and technology, and turning seasonal and event-driven goals into compelling brand storytelling and high-quality deliverables.

  • 26 years' experience
  • Joined October 2026

Industry experience

  • Media & Entertainment
  • Consumer Goods
  • Manufacturing
  • Retail

Work experience· 8 roles

Experience Director of Product Development & Creative · Kemo SabeMar 2026 – Aug 2026 · 6 mos

Led creative and product development initiatives for a luxury western lifestyle brand. Developed process structures and planning initiatives in a fast-moving, entrepreneurial environment. Oversaw visual identity, product line design, and brand storytelling. Worked directly with vendors to develop seasonal merchandise and created marketing and product creative.

Director of Product Development & Creative · Kemo SabeMar 2026 – Aug 2026 · 6 mos

Led creative and product development initiatives for a luxury western lifestyle brand. Developed process structures and planning initiatives in a fast-moving entrepreneurial environment. Oversaw visual identity, product line design, and brand storytelling. Worked directly with vendors to develop seasonal merchandise. Created marketing and product creative.

Vice President of Creative Services & Production · Legends Global MerchandiseJan 2012 – Mar 2026 · 14 yrs 3 mos

Led the transformation of creative strategies to support brand objectives, focusing on customer/event-driven initiatives. Managed cross-functional teams to align Art, Photography, Signage & Store Experience, and Production with product development goals. Implemented new technologies and processes to streamline creative workflows and improve creativity, productivity, and profitability. Directed creative for Art, Photography and Signage & Store Experience; oversaw four departments; mentored artists, photographers, and screen printers; and managed domestic and overseas vendor relationships, including seasonal and event-specific merchandise development.

Creative Director · Novelty Inc.May 2011 – Mar 2012 · 11 mos
Art Director · MainGate Inc.Jan 2008 – May 2011 · 3 yrs 5 mos
Product Development Manager · GreenlightJun 2007 – Jan 2008 · 8 mos
Product Design Art Manager · Novelty Inc.Jun 2003 – Jun 2007 · 4 yrs 1 mo
Art Director · Saturday Evening PostJun 2000 – Aug 2003 · 3 yrs 3 mos

Education· 6

General Studies · Ball State University2030 – 2026
Illustration · Milwaukee Institute of Art and Design2030 – 2026
Illustration · Ringling School of Art and Design2030 – 2026
General Studies · Ball State University2030 – 2026

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