I am a creative, versatile designer with experience across a broad spectrum of industries. I am a self-starter, efficient and never miss a deadline. I thrive managing design processes from concept to completion.…

Kelly Mairs

I am a creative, versatile designer with experience across a broad spectrum of industries. I am a self-starter, efficient and never miss a deadline. I thrive managing design processes from concept to completion.…

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I am a creative, versatile designer with experience across a broad spectrum of industries. I am a self-starter, efficient and never miss a deadline. I thrive managing design processes from concept to completion.

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Art Director at Kelly Mairs Design
September 1, 2017 - Present
Conceptualize, design and manage projects from start to finish; oversee print production and vendor coordination to ensure timely delivery; create print collateral including brochures, direct mailers, ads, infographics, invitations and manuals; design and build Squarespace websites.
Designer, Contractor at PenFed Credit Union
January 1, 2024 - May 1, 2025
Conceptualize and design external and internal marketing materials to promote PenFed’s brand; collaborate with project managers to meet tight deadlines; work with brand managers to develop marketing materials; print: magazine and newspaper ads, infographics, t-shirts; digital: emails, social media ads, banners.
Art Director at American Association for Justice
February 1, 2016 - December 1, 2017
Provided creative direction, conceptualized, designed, and managed production of materials promoting AAJ products, services, memberships and affiliates; partnered with marketing to develop campaigns within budget and branding requirements; managed junior designer and design intern; print: magazines, catalogs, brochures, ads; digital: emails for promotions.
Art Director at Dino Publishing
August 1, 2015 - February 1, 2016
Coordinated with project managers to manage projects; print: magazines, catalogs, brochures, and ads; digital: emails for promotions.
Designer, Contractor at Kellogg School of Management, Northwestern University
August 1, 2014 - August 1, 2015
Coordinated with account executives and Creative Director to manage projects; managed print process; print: brochures, direct mailers, ads, infographics, magazines and invitations; digital: emails to communicate with students, faculty and alumni; worked with programmers to see projects through to completion.
Senior Designer at The Simons Group
April 1, 2011 - August 1, 2014
Work directly with clients to manage projects; manage print process; print: brochures, newsletters, postcards, mailers, ads, and invitations; websites: designed websites and basic code (HTML/PHP) within Dreamweaver; digital: designed and coded emails for promotions and quarterly newsletters; designed and coded GIF animations for web banners and e-cards; identities and logos created for various companies.
Designer, Contractor at Discovery Communications
March 1, 2010 - March 1, 2011
Coordinated with account executives and Creative Directors to manage projects; print: DVD packaging, posters, catalogs, books and press kits; digital: emails for promotions; front end of Flash animations and worked with developers to see projects through.
Junior Designer at Sagetopia
May 1, 2008 - February 1, 2010
Worked directly with clients to manage projects; print: magazines, books, exhibitions; websites: Dreamweaver; digital: emails; identities and logos for businesses including retailers and marketing agencies.

Education

Bachelor of Arts at James Madison University
August 15, 2003 - May 15, 2009

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Industry Experience

Professional Services, Media & Entertainment, Education, Financial Services, Real Estate & Construction

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