I am an Art Director and Senior Graphic Designer with over a decade of experience concepting, designing, and executing creative across brand campaigns, digital, print, video, and multimedia. I love thinking big at the campaign level and delivering precise assets, collaborating across teams, presenting ideas clearly, and incorporating feedback constructively. I bring a positive, solutions-focused energy to every project and actively leverage AI tools—such as MidJourney and Claude—to accelerate ideation while preserving quality. In my roles with Apollidon Learning and fusionZONE Automotive, I’ve built brand-centered campaigns for higher education and automotive clients, built WCAG-compliant digital assets, translated complex data into infographics and reports, and led design teams through fast-paced production cycles. I’m comfortable overseeing both strategy and execution, and I value accessibility, storytelling, and measurable results.

Kayla Brukardt

I am an Art Director and Senior Graphic Designer with over a decade of experience concepting, designing, and executing creative across brand campaigns, digital, print, video, and multimedia. I love thinking big at the campaign level and delivering precise assets, collaborating across teams, presenting ideas clearly, and incorporating feedback constructively. I bring a positive, solutions-focused energy to every project and actively leverage AI tools—such as MidJourney and Claude—to accelerate ideation while preserving quality. In my roles with Apollidon Learning and fusionZONE Automotive, I’ve built brand-centered campaigns for higher education and automotive clients, built WCAG-compliant digital assets, translated complex data into infographics and reports, and led design teams through fast-paced production cycles. I’m comfortable overseeing both strategy and execution, and I value accessibility, storytelling, and measurable results.

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I am an Art Director and Senior Graphic Designer with over a decade of experience concepting, designing, and executing creative across brand campaigns, digital, print, video, and multimedia. I love thinking big at the campaign level and delivering precise assets, collaborating across teams, presenting ideas clearly, and incorporating feedback constructively. I bring a positive, solutions-focused energy to every project and actively leverage AI tools—such as MidJourney and Claude—to accelerate ideation while preserving quality.

In my roles with Apollidon Learning and fusionZONE Automotive, I’ve built brand-centered campaigns for higher education and automotive clients, built WCAG-compliant digital assets, translated complex data into infographics and reports, and led design teams through fast-paced production cycles. I’m comfortable overseeing both strategy and execution, and I value accessibility, storytelling, and measurable results.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Senior Graphic Designer at Apollidon Learning
April 1, 2016 - April 1, 2026
Produced digital and print marketing collateral for a portfolio of higher education clients, supporting enrollment and engagement across web, email, SEM, and print channels. Worked closely with university partners including the University of Florida, University of Texas-Austin, University of Wisconsin–Madison, and more to develop brand-aligned creative that spoke directly to prospective students. Designed 50+ campaigns per year across branding, web, email, infographics, print, photography, and video, managing each from brief through final delivery in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment. Translated complex program information into visually compelling infographics, presentation decks, and reports; built WCAG-compliant digital assets; contributed to video production and photography. Applied performance insights and client feedback to refine concepts and improve effectiveness across enrollment-focused campaigns, contributing to 40% year-over-year application growth for key universi
Art Director at fusionZONE Automotive
February 1, 2014 - April 1, 2016
Led a team of 9 designers overseeing the creation and ongoing maintenance of 500+ client websites, with a focus on high-converting UI/UX design. Established creative standards across a high-volume portfolio while managing client relationships and advertising compliance. Partnered with clients to turn business objectives into design solutions contributing to 35% increased conversions. Set expectations, defined project timelines, and delivered work with consistency and stakeholder alignment. Ensured all deliverables met advertising compliance standards across platforms.
Portrait Photographer at Perspectives Photo Artistry
August 1, 2013 - February 1, 2014
Directed on-set portrait sessions from equipment setup through client guidance, producing results requiring minimal retouching. Managed full post-production workflow including editing, retouching, and client proofing.

Education

BFA in Graphic Design at Florida Southern College
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2013
BFA in Studio Art, Digital Photography concentration at Florida Southern College
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2013

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Industry Experience

Education, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Other