I'm Kai Bergeman, a multi-disciplinary, highly collaborative designer who delivers brand-consistent work on schedule. I excel in project management and balance brand integrity with innovative, out-of-the-box creative solutions. I'm passionate about producing compelling branding, marketing campaigns, and print/digital assets, and I thrive in fast-paced environments where cross-functional collaboration brings ideas to life.…

Kai Bergeman

I'm Kai Bergeman, a multi-disciplinary, highly collaborative designer who delivers brand-consistent work on schedule. I excel in project management and balance brand integrity with innovative, out-of-the-box creative solutions. I'm passionate about producing compelling branding, marketing campaigns, and print/digital assets, and I thrive in fast-paced environments where cross-functional collaboration brings ideas to life.…

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I’m Kai Bergeman, a multi-disciplinary, highly collaborative designer who delivers brand-consistent work on schedule. I excel in project management and balance brand integrity with innovative, out-of-the-box creative solutions.

I’m passionate about producing compelling branding, marketing campaigns, and print/digital assets, and I thrive in fast-paced environments where cross-functional collaboration brings ideas to life.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Sales Associate at Vans
November 1, 2025 - Present
In a fast-paced retail setting, I worked closely with hundreds of customers and 2-4 team members, observing footwear and apparel graphic design in an art & culture-focused space. Achieved $400+ in daily sales through effective communication and persuasion.
Ecommerce Employee at Whole Foods Market
May 31, 2024 - July 14, 2025
Worked closely with customers in a fast-paced retail setting. Studied high-quality package design and CPG. Developed excellent memory, time management, and strategic thinking. Developed a strong attention to detail for detecting product issues.
Senior Graphic Designer at Associated Students of SFSU
August 1, 2023 - August 1, 2025
Managed 10+ concurrent projects in a fast-paced nonprofit studio; collaborated with 13 client programs to design across multiple visual styles. Design lead on 5+ marketing campaigns for large-scale events, increasing event attendance by 170%. Produced 300+ deliverables (social media, posters, flyers, email, t-shirts, booklets, signage, stickers, etc.).
Senior Graphic Designer at Associated Students of SFSU Marketing Team
August 1, 2023 - Present
Managed up to 10+ projects at once in a fast-paced environment. Increased event attendance by up to 170% with original designs and illustrations. Collaborated with the content and marketing team to develop event visuals. Directed & iterated quickly as lead designer on multiple large-scale projects. Produced assets for a wide range of media, including print, digital, social media, and events.
E-Commerce Team Member at Whole Foods Market
July 1, 2022 - March 1, 2024
Laboring 8-hour shifts in a fast-paced store environment; moved quickly, picking 80+ items per hour and handling 20-30+ orders daily. Developed memory, time management and strategic thinking.

Education

BS Design at San Francisco State University
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2025
Bachelor of Science in Graphic Design at San Francisco State University
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2025

Qualifications

Technical Excellence Honors
January 1, 2025 - March 1, 2026
Epsilon Phi Tau Beta Beta Award
January 1, 2025 - March 1, 2026

Industry Experience

Retail, Consumer Goods, Non-Profit Organization, Media & Entertainment, Education
    Hyde FM Meet the Residents Designs
    photo graphicdesigner illustrator branding Assisting in design and formatting for Hyde FM's various artist interviews, all available here: https://www.instagram.com/hydefmradio?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==…
    Baukunst Wrapped
    graphicdesigner designer socialsdesign Assisted in designing and formatting statistics for venture capitalist company Baukusnt's end-of-year wrap-up. Available Here: https://www.instagram.com/p/DS8Y_ShEh-I/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==…