I'm a graphic designer and art director with over 20 years of experience helping brands tell their stories through thoughtful design and collaborative teamwork. I thrive on solving branding, packaging, and digital campaign challenges with a user-focused, business-minded approach. My work style is friendly, proactive, and collaborative, always aiming for elegant, effective design outcomes that move the needle. I’m a creative problem solver who values efficiency and clear communication. I enjoy mentoring teammates, exploring new tools and techniques, and delivering high-quality design across print, packaging, digital, and experiential marketing channels. I’m motivated by what’s right for the business and love turning complex briefs into visually compelling, results-driven solutions.

Kate Sanders

I'm a graphic designer and art director with over 20 years of experience helping brands tell their stories through thoughtful design and collaborative teamwork. I thrive on solving branding, packaging, and digital campaign challenges with a user-focused, business-minded approach. My work style is friendly, proactive, and collaborative, always aiming for elegant, effective design outcomes that move the needle. I’m a creative problem solver who values efficiency and clear communication. I enjoy mentoring teammates, exploring new tools and techniques, and delivering high-quality design across print, packaging, digital, and experiential marketing channels. I’m motivated by what’s right for the business and love turning complex briefs into visually compelling, results-driven solutions.

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I’m a graphic designer and art director with over 20 years of experience helping brands tell their stories through thoughtful design and collaborative teamwork. I thrive on solving branding, packaging, and digital campaign challenges with a user-focused, business-minded approach. My work style is friendly, proactive, and collaborative, always aiming for elegant, effective design outcomes that move the needle.

I’m a creative problem solver who values efficiency and clear communication. I enjoy mentoring teammates, exploring new tools and techniques, and delivering high-quality design across print, packaging, digital, and experiential marketing channels. I’m motivated by what’s right for the business and love turning complex briefs into visually compelling, results-driven solutions.

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Work Experience

Freelance Designer at Sunbrella
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2023
Freelance design for Sunbrella across branding, packaging, and marketing materials including digital assets and print collateral.
Freelance Art Director / Designer
January 1, 2010 - November 2, 2025
Freelance art direction and design work for multiple clients; responsibilities include campaigns, branding, and digital assets.
Freelance Art Director at Midan Marketing
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2021
Art direction and graphic design for marketing campaigns and branding initiatives.
Freelance Designer at Theory House
January 1, 2016 - November 2, 2025
Branding, packaging and promotional materials for intermittent engagements in Charlotte, NC.
Freelance Designer at Delhaize / Food Lion
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2016
Private-label branding and packaging design; in-store signage and marketing materials.
Freelance Art Director / Branding Graphic Designer at Belk
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2015
Brand identity development, logo, signage, packaging and promotional materials for retail campaigns.
Graphic Design Intern (Graduate School) at Redbook Magazine
July 1, 2010 - July 1, 2010
Developed and designed girl’s wovens for three seasons; created technical illustrations; sourced fabrics and trims; prepared samples for management reviews.
Freelance Associate Fashion Designer at Gap Kids
July 1, 2007 - July 1, 2007
Designed womens outerwear from concept to completion; crafted technical illustrations, logos, trims and print graphics; coordinated with overseas offices.
Fashion Designer at Esprit Outerwear
January 1, 2006 - January 1, 2006
Designed promotional materials, posters, brochures and direct mailers for outerwear collections.
Graphic Designer at Seven-Star Events
January 1, 2003 - January 1, 2003
Designed logos, campaign materials, in-store signage, display graphics, and tradeshow collateral; worked with Harper’s Bazaar and other clients.

Education

Management Development Program at Harvard Business School
January 11, 2030 - November 2, 2025
Master of Science, Communications Design at Pratt Institute
January 11, 2030 - November 2, 2025
Post-Baccalaureate, Visual Communication at School of the Art Institute of Chicago
January 11, 2030 - November 2, 2025
BFA Graphic Design + Fashion Design at Savannah College of Art and Design
January 11, 2030 - November 2, 2025

Qualifications

Harvard Business School Management Development Program
January 11, 2030 - November 2, 2025

Industry Experience

Retail, Professional Services, Consumer Goods, Media & Entertainment, Non-Profit Organization