I am a creative professional with 28 years of experience in Graphic Design and Marketing, specializing in print, packaging, branding, dielines, layout, and front-end web design. I have helped establish branding standards for pharmaceutical products, designed lead-generating ads, and created customized technical drawings and die-lines for manufacturing equipment on request. I excel at collaborating with cross-functional teams, mentoring junior designers, and delivering on-time, cost-effective marketing materials. I am seeking roles such as Graphic Designer, Desktop Publisher, Production Designer, Packaging Designer, or Brand Designer to leverage my skills and experience for your organization.

Kaisa Kynaston

I am a creative professional with 28 years of experience in Graphic Design and Marketing, specializing in print, packaging, branding, dielines, layout, and front-end web design. I have helped establish branding standards for pharmaceutical products, designed lead-generating ads, and created customized technical drawings and die-lines for manufacturing equipment on request. I excel at collaborating with cross-functional teams, mentoring junior designers, and delivering on-time, cost-effective marketing materials. I am seeking roles such as Graphic Designer, Desktop Publisher, Production Designer, Packaging Designer, or Brand Designer to leverage my skills and experience for your organization.

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I am a creative professional with 28 years of experience in Graphic Design and Marketing, specializing in print, packaging, branding, dielines, layout, and front-end web design. I have helped establish branding standards for pharmaceutical products, designed lead-generating ads, and created customized technical drawings and die-lines for manufacturing equipment on request.

I excel at collaborating with cross-functional teams, mentoring junior designers, and delivering on-time, cost-effective marketing materials. I am seeking roles such as Graphic Designer, Desktop Publisher, Production Designer, Packaging Designer, or Brand Designer to leverage my skills and experience for your organization.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Freelance Designer / Owner at KK DeZigns, LLC
March 1, 2001 - November 2, 2025
Design, create and implement client design ideas from concept to completion. Work with clients to develop marketing strategies and rebranding techniques. Create specs and mockups for final designs and obtain client approval before production. Lead project coordination with vendors to ensure on-time delivery and cost-effectiveness.
Amazon Logistics FC Associate 1 at Amazon
September 1, 2024 - September 1, 2024
Pick, stage and load flex routes; sorting, scanning and stacking packages on pallets; prepare orders for delivery; repackage or resend damaged packages as needed.
Labeling Coordinator Lead (formerly Senior Labeling Coordinator) at Actavis Pharmaceutical
December 1, 2014 - December 1, 2014
Provided design/labeling input into the design control process. Designed, edited and created labeling/packaging designs for cartons, labels (vial and bottle), blister packs, cartons, and other graphic elements. Maintained brand and print specifications for regulatory departments. Monitored artwork, proofs, samples, versions, and print/first-use dates using Excel, JD Edwards and other software. Collaborated with Engineering, Marketing, QA and vendors to ensure compliance and timely delivery.
Creative, Production and Lead Print Designer at DatamarK
December 1, 2008 - December 1, 2008
Designed and oversaw art layouts for print material and managed 2-3 direct reports. Strategized design concepts for multiple marketing campaigns, both individually and with teams. Targeted visual elements to effectively convey concepts and messages.
Graphic Designer / Marketing Coordinator at NBO Systems Inc. dba The Gift Certificate Company
March 1, 2006 - March 1, 2006
Created gift certificates/cards and carrier/pouches, packaging, collateral, tradeshow, marketing and sales materials to optimize target audience. Developed business plans, presentations, trend reports, media kits, and product program data. Designed advertisements, tradeshow banners and signage from concept through completion.
Freelance Designer / Owner at KK DeZigns, LLC
March 1, 2001 - November 5, 2025
Design, create and implement client design ideas from concept to completion; work with clients to develop marketing strategies and rebranding techniques; create specs and mockups for final designs for client approval before production.
Fulfillment Center Associate at Amazon Logistics
September 1, 2024 - September 1, 2024
Pick, stage and load flex routes; sorting, scanning and stacking packages; prepare customer orders for delivery; repack or reship damaged packages.
Labeling Coordinator Lead at Actavis Pharmaceutical
December 1, 2014 - December 1, 2014
Provided design / labeling expertise and input into the design control process; designed, edited and maintained labeling/packaging designs and brand/print specifications; monitored artwork, files, proofs, samples and dates; collaborated with QA, engineering and vendors.

Education

Associate of Science in Web Design and Development at Sanford-Brown College – Online
January 11, 2030 - November 2, 2025
Bachelor of Science in Business Marketing at University of Phoenix – Salt Lake City, UT
January 11, 2030 - November 2, 2025
Associate of Applied Science in Graphics and Commercial Art at Utah Valley University – Orem, UT
January 11, 2030 - November 2, 2025
Associate of Science in Web Design and Development at Sanford-Brown College
January 11, 2030 - November 5, 2025
Bachelor of Science in Business Marketing at University of Phoenix
January 11, 2030 - November 5, 2025
Associate of Science in Graphics and Commercial Art at Utah Valley University
January 11, 2030 - November 5, 2025

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Software & Internet, Retail