I’m a trusted graphic designer with a passion for creating visually compelling print and digital work. I specialize in campaigns, ads, and collateral, and I’m proficient in the Adobe Creative Suite to deliver polished results. I thrive in collaborative environments, partnering with marketing, copywriting, and product teams to ensure brand consistency and effective communications. I’m known for attention to detail and strong project management that keeps initiatives on time and on brief.…

Kristen Carrier

I’m a trusted graphic designer with a passion for creating visually compelling print and digital work. I specialize in campaigns, ads, and collateral, and I’m proficient in the Adobe Creative Suite to deliver polished results. I thrive in collaborative environments, partnering with marketing, copywriting, and product teams to ensure brand consistency and effective communications. I’m known for attention to detail and strong project management that keeps initiatives on time and on brief.…

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I’m a trusted graphic designer with a passion for creating visually compelling print and digital work. I specialize in campaigns, ads, and collateral, and I’m proficient in the Adobe Creative Suite to deliver polished results.

I thrive in collaborative environments, partnering with marketing, copywriting, and product teams to ensure brand consistency and effective communications. I’m known for attention to detail and strong project management that keeps initiatives on time and on brief.

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Work Experience

Freelance Graphic Designer
June 1, 2023 - Present
Designed and delivered 20+ freelance projects (logos, advertisements, and social graphics); built a client base through local networking; completed an online certification to strengthen proofreading and expand editorial support offerings.
Creative Lead at UKG
May 31, 2023 - October 22, 2025
Partnered with marketing copywriters and program managers to brainstorm and present high-level conceptual projects; managed projects from concept to delivery; redesigned 8 marketing email templates to boost efficiency and brand consistency; led the customer experience team as the primary designer for email campaigns.
Senior Graphic Designer at Kronos Incorporated
October 31, 2020 - October 22, 2025
Created 10+ award-winning NEDMA projects, including the 2015 Best in Show; collaborated on strategic design projects to ensure brand consistency across healthcare, retail, and manufacturing sectors; enhanced global brand recognition by implementing a brand consistency strategy across 6 regions; directed 5 freelance designers and 4 interns.
Graphic Designer at Kronos Incorporated
December 31, 2006 - October 22, 2025
Collaborated with marketing writers and print production teams to develop campaigns for events, industry outreach, and product marketing; designed and refined layouts for data sheets, white papers, and brochures while driving visual consistency through collaborative feedback.

Education

Bachelor of Fine Arts at Susquehanna University
September 1, 1993 - May 20, 1997
Bachelor of Fine Arts at Susquehanna University
January 11, 2030 - October 22, 2025

Qualifications

Best of Show: Dimensional Direct Mail
January 1, 2015 - October 22, 2025
General Proofreading Certification: Proofread Anywhere
January 1, 2025 - October 22, 2025

Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Healthcare, Manufacturing, Retail
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    uniE621 eSymposium promotions
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    uniE621 Customer Success Overview
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