I’m Kathleen Heikes, a Creative Director with extensive experience building brands, leading high-performing teams, and shaping cross-channel campaigns that deliver measurable results. I partner with global brands to blend design leadership with strategic insight to inspire audiences and drive growth. I’m known for blending strategy, storytelling, and design to drive engagement and empower high-performing creative teams. I’ve collaborated with clients across retail, CPG, and hospitality, including large brands like PepsiCo, Starbucks, AT&T, and Nestlé. My approach centers on turning business goals into compelling experiences across digital, experiential, and identity design while guiding teams to deliver on time and on budget.

Kathleen Heikes

I’m Kathleen Heikes, a Creative Director with extensive experience building brands, leading high-performing teams, and shaping cross-channel campaigns that deliver measurable results. I partner with global brands to blend design leadership with strategic insight to inspire audiences and drive growth. I’m known for blending strategy, storytelling, and design to drive engagement and empower high-performing creative teams. I’ve collaborated with clients across retail, CPG, and hospitality, including large brands like PepsiCo, Starbucks, AT&T, and Nestlé. My approach centers on turning business goals into compelling experiences across digital, experiential, and identity design while guiding teams to deliver on time and on budget.

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I’m Kathleen Heikes, a Creative Director with extensive experience building brands, leading high-performing teams, and shaping cross-channel campaigns that deliver measurable results. I partner with global brands to blend design leadership with strategic insight to inspire audiences and drive growth. I’m known for blending strategy, storytelling, and design to drive engagement and empower high-performing creative teams.

I’ve collaborated with clients across retail, CPG, and hospitality, including large brands like PepsiCo, Starbucks, AT&T, and Nestlé. My approach centers on turning business goals into compelling experiences across digital, experiential, and identity design while guiding teams to deliver on time and on budget.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Sr. Designer at Amp
September 1, 2024 - September 1, 2024
Designed multi-channel assets including digital ads, social media, and sales collateral for health, beauty, and CPG brands. Created accessibility-ready materials using InDesign and Made to Tag. Collaborated in Figma, XD, and Adobe Suite to deliver cohesive brand experiences.
Creative Director at BrandCory Design
October 1, 2021 - October 1, 2021
Directed creative and project teams for national branding programs, ensuring quality and consistency across deliverables. Oversaw project scope, timelines, and budgets from strategy through production. Mentored staff and strengthened creative processes to exceed client objectives.
Creative Director at Kathleen Heikes Design
May 1, 2000 - November 3, 2025
Deliver award-winning creative direction and marketing solutions for diverse clients across retail, CPG, and hospitality. Lead cross-functional teams through concept, design, and execution to ensure on-time, on-budget results. Direct campaigns across digital, experiential, shopper, and identity design platforms. Increased ROI across platforms by aligning creative strategy with client business goals. Served as creative leadership consultant for Tracy-Locke, DDB, The Marketing Arm, Amp, BrandCory, and Steel. Led creative direction for 50+ client brands across retail, CPG, and hospitality sectors.

Education

Degree of Applied Arts at The Art Institute of Dallas
January 11, 2030 - November 3, 2025
Bachelor of Arts at Baylor University
January 11, 2030 - November 3, 2025

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Retail, Consumer Goods, Travel & Hospitality, Education, Government