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Hi, I’m Kendra Huspaska, a Chicago-based visual designer with a decade of experience in retail and publishing as a print designer, illustrator, and art director. I create engaging product designs, trend-focused prints and patterns, and layout designs from concept to final production. I thrive in collaborative teams, lead design and production projects, and enjoy exploring new trends and building vendor partnerships worldwide. My approach blends creative vision with practical execution to deliver high-quality results on tight timelines.…Hi, I’m Kendra Huspaska, a Chicago-based visual designer with a decade of experience in retail and publishing as a print designer, illustrator, and art director. I create engaging product designs, trend-focused prints and patterns, and layout designs from concept to final production. I thrive in collaborative teams, lead design and production projects, and enjoy exploring new trends and building vendor partnerships worldwide. My approach blends creative vision with practical execution to deliver high-quality results on tight timelines.

Kendra Huspaska

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Hi, I’m Kendra Huspaska, a Chicago-based visual designer with a decade of experience in retail and publishing as a print designer, illustrator, and art director. I create engaging product designs, trend-focused prints and patterns, and layout designs from concept to final production. I thrive in collaborative teams, lead design and production projects, and enjoy exploring new trends and building vendor partnerships worldwide. My approach blends creative vision with practical execution to deliver high-quality results on tight timelines.…Hi, I’m Kendra Huspaska, a Chicago-based visual designer with a decade of experience in retail and publishing as a print designer, illustrator, and art director. I create engaging product designs, trend-focused prints and patterns, and layout designs from concept to final production. I thrive in collaborative teams, lead design and production projects, and enjoy exploring new trends and building vendor partnerships worldwide. My approach blends creative vision with practical execution to deliver high-quality results on tight timelines.

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Hi, I’m Kendra Huspaska, a Chicago-based visual designer with a decade of experience in retail and publishing as a print designer, illustrator, and art director. I create engaging product designs, trend-focused prints and patterns, and layout designs from concept to final production.

I thrive in collaborative teams, lead design and production projects, and enjoy exploring new trends and building vendor partnerships worldwide. My approach blends creative vision with practical execution to deliver high-quality results on tight timelines.

Skills

Experience Level

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Language

English

Fluent

Work Experience

Senior Designer at Barnes & Noble / Paper Source

September 1, 2024 - Present

Design and manage the production of high-quality, specialty coffee table books from initial concept to final printing and marketing launches. 10+ books curated, designed, edited, and completed thus far. Developed and maintained print production processes and templates.

Art Director of Gift Development at Barnes & Noble / Paper Source

September 1, 2024 - October 26, 2025

Oversee and guide the creative vision and execution of product development projects while managing a team of designers to achieve high-quality and cohesive visual outcomes for the two brands. Travel domestically and internationally to explore upcoming trends and begin partnerships with new product development vendors assessing their compatibilities in order to identify potential for future collaboration. Developed and maintained relationships with key vendors to facilitate designs from ideation, product sampling, final production, and into stores.

Senior Designer & Illustrator at Barnes & Noble / Paper Source

May 1, 2023 - October 26, 2025

Facilitated seamless transition of the design team following the acquisition with Barnes & Noble by streamlining processes and working to distinguish the two brands to grow the product offerings and assortment. Participated in the overhaul and modernization of the Paper Source brand including a new logomark and core packaging specifications. Hired, trained, and managed the Jr. Designer while overseeing their graphic design and packaging design responsibilities.

Designer & Illustrator at Paper Source

December 31, 2021 - October 25, 2025

Illustrated and designed for product and packaging in a retail environment based on customer insight, specific seasons or holidays, and current trends. Created exclusive designs for the company on products such as greeting cards, calendars, gift wrap, wedding invitations, art prints, and textiles.

Layout & Production Artist at Barnes & Noble / Paper Source

April 1, 2019 - October 26, 2025

Assisted in the planning, production, and overall design of the company’s catalogs along with contributing to other print and digital marketing initiatives. Streamlined production and proofing internally between cross-functional teams to ensure meeting print deadlines and sending to the printer.

Associate Art Director at Cleveland Magazine

August 31, 2018 - October 25, 2025

Created unique editorial layouts for front of book pages and feature stories, consistent with the overall brand, voice, and stance of the monthly magazine. Collaborated and pitched story ideas alongside editors and art directors. Hired and directed professional photographers and illustrators to contribute to single-page and feature-length stories. Mentored and managed photography interns throughout their residency.