Hi, I'm Karen and I am a Creative Director turned Freelance Branding Specialist and Graphic Designer. I feel rewarded doing what I do best, designing identities for everyone! Effective logos are so important for a successful business. I get a real thrill out of introducing new companies to the public. Having worked with the biggest and the smallest clients, I know that there is no difference in the passion that they exude. I love my work and take great care to watch out for the tiniest details. And I can communicate! But to be clear... I will take on any project on any platform, big or small with joy and fun for us both in the process. I will meet all deadlines (in fact am usually early) while providing the highest quality of designs for your needs. I am 24/7 customer support ready to answer any questions during the design process. I can design logos in my sleep! And I never ever use templates to speed the process. Time is so irrelevant when you are working on the computer, that sometimes I look up and I have been working three hours on a job I estimated for 1 hour.. But it's ok. That is my gift to you.

Karen Mitchell

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Hi, I'm Karen and I am a Creative Director turned Freelance Branding Specialist and Graphic Designer. I feel rewarded doing what I do best, designing identities for everyone! Effective logos are so important for a successful business. I get a real thrill out of introducing new companies to the public. Having worked with the biggest and the smallest clients, I know that there is no difference in the passion that they exude. I love my work and take great care to watch out for the tiniest details. And I can communicate! But to be clear... I will take on any project on any platform, big or small with joy and fun for us both in the process. I will meet all deadlines (in fact am usually early) while providing the highest quality of designs for your needs. I am 24/7 customer support ready to answer any questions during the design process. I can design logos in my sleep! And I never ever use templates to speed the process. Time is so irrelevant when you are working on the computer, that sometimes I look up and I have been working three hours on a job I estimated for 1 hour.. But it's ok. That is my gift to you.

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Hi, I’m Karen and I am a Creative Director turned Freelance Branding Specialist and Graphic Designer.
I feel rewarded doing what I do best, designing identities for everyone! Effective logos are so important
for a successful business. I get a real thrill out of introducing new companies to the public. Having
worked with the biggest and the smallest clients, I know that there is no difference in the passion
that they exude. I love my work and take great care to watch out for the tiniest details.
And I can communicate! But to be clear… I will take on any project on any platform, big or small with joy
and fun for us both in the process. I will meet all deadlines (in fact am usually early) while providing the
highest quality of designs for your needs. I am 24/7 customer support ready to answer any questions
during the design process. I can design logos in my sleep! And I never ever use templates to speed the
process. Time is so irrelevant when you are working on the computer, that sometimes I look up and
I have been working three hours on a job I estimated for 1 hour… But it’s ok. That is my gift to you.

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Language

English
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Intermediate

Work Experience

Senior Art Director at McDonald's
January 1, 2020 - Present
Led the creative team to develop innovative marketing campaigns for a global audience. Collaborated cross-functionally to ensure brand consistency and storytelling.
Creative Director at Bongo Lounge
December 31, 2019 - September 19, 2025
Oversaw all design aspects of the Bongo Lounge brand, from digital marketing to print collateral. Created engaging visual content that resonated with diverse audiences.
Creative Director at KROP
January 1, 2015 - Present
Leading creative projects that shape brand identities and marketing strategies.
Senior Designer at Greatly Restaurant Group
June 1, 2012 - December 1, 2014
Designed brand collateral and promotional materials for various restaurant concepts.
Graphic Designer at Karmitch
January 1, 2010 - May 1, 2012
Collaborated on design projects ranging from print to digital media.

Education

B.S. in Graphic Design at San Jose State University, CA
January 11, 2030 - September 19, 2025
B.S. in Graphic Design at San Jose State University
January 11, 2030 - September 19, 2025
Bachelor of Fine Arts at University of Illinois
September 1, 2000 - June 1, 2004
Bachelor of Arts in Graphic Design at University of Design
September 1, 2005 - May 1, 2009
B.S. in Graphic Design at San Jose State University
January 11, 2030 - December 1, 2025
Bachelor of Science in Graphic Design at San Jose State University
January 11, 2030 - December 12, 2025
B.S. in Graphic Design at San Jose State University, CA
January 11, 2030 - December 22, 2025
B.S. in Graphic Design at San Jose State University
January 11, 2030 - December 26, 2025
B.S. in Graphic Design at San Jose State University
January 11, 2030 - January 5, 2026

Qualifications

Mobius Award
January 11, 2030 - September 19, 2025
REGGIE Award
January 11, 2030 - September 19, 2025
Mobius Award
January 11, 2030 - September 19, 2025
Reggie Award
January 11, 2030 - September 19, 2025
B.S. in Graphic Design
January 11, 2030 - December 22, 2025
MOBIUS Award
January 11, 2030 - December 26, 2025
REGGIE Award
January 11, 2030 - December 26, 2025
Mobius Award
January 11, 2030 - January 5, 2026
REGGIE Award
January 11, 2030 - January 5, 2026

Industry Experience

Retail, Consumer Goods, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Manufacturing, Travel & Hospitality, Software & Internet, Wholesale & Distribution
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