I am an artist and designer with over 15 years of experience in print, illustration, fine art, and art direction. I'm malleable and adaptable to most styles, having produced thousands of designs as an in-house artist for hospitality decor and worked as a layout designer for all kinds of print products.…

Kimberley Karr

I am an artist and designer with over 15 years of experience in print, illustration, fine art, and art direction. I'm malleable and adaptable to most styles, having produced thousands of designs as an in-house artist for hospitality decor and worked as a layout designer for all kinds of print products.…

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I am an artist and designer with over 15 years of experience in print, illustration, fine art, and art direction. I’m malleable and adaptable to most styles, having produced thousands of designs as an in-house artist for hospitality decor and worked as a layout designer for all kinds of print products.

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Language

Japanese
Beginner
Chinese
Beginner
English
Fluent

Work Experience

Art Director at Kalisher
August 15, 2025 - November 11, 2024
Senior Studio Artist at Kalisher
August 15, 2025 - Present
Print Production Director at Kalisher
July 14, 2014 - May 13, 2019
Publishing Assistant at UNC Print Stop
August 13, 2012 - July 11, 2014
Artist and Designer at Freelance
January 1, 2011 - Present
Freelance Artist & Graphic Designer at Self-employed / Freelance
January 1, 2011 - Present
Provide fine art, illustration, and graphic design services on a freelance basis; create client-facing presentations and internal documentation; produce artwork across various media; collaborate with production, creative teams, and clients.
Art Director / Studio Manager at Kalisher
May 1, 2023 - November 1, 2024
Vet ted and developed art direction for an average weekly project load of around 350 hours; managed in-house studio team of 6-10 artists and designers; supervised a creative team with feedback, scheduling, recruiting, training; coordinated with production, curatorial, and client teams to meet goals.
Senior Studio Artist at Kalisher
May 1, 2019 - May 1, 2023
Created artwork in a wide variety of styles; developed art concepts and direction; assisted Studio Manager with scheduling and training; collaborated with in-house art direction and production teams.
Print Production Director at Kalisher / Print Shop
July 1, 2014 - May 1, 2019
Managed a production team of 8 pre-press designers, print operators, and quality control personnel; maintained a fleet of wide-format aqueous and eco-solvent inkjet printers; led production timelines, quotes, and scheduling; advised sales on feasibility; attended industry events; developed error reporting and material inventory systems.
Print Shop Print Designer & Publishing Assistant at UNC Print Shop
August 1, 2012 - July 1, 2014
Designed UNC Store calendars, flyers, and miscellaneous marketing collateral; reviewed and edited print files; operated wide-format inkjet printers and binding equipment; reviewed/copyright negotiations for academic texts; developed an Excel-based order management system to coordinate between shifts.
Raaga Host, Server Assistant, and Server at Raaga House
June 1, 2013 - July 1, 2014
Welcomed and seated customers according to staffing and sections; took orders; provided consistent fine-dining service; assisted coworkers across shifts.
Concierge at Lakeview at Fontana
May 1, 2005 - July 1, 2010
Managed resort reservations via reservation software and phone/email; managed daily spa schedule for six massage therapists and estheticians; assisted guests with a variety of requests; coordinated marketing and resort improvement projects; served as on-site cafe bartender; handled miscellaneous tasks.

Education

Bachelor of Fine Art at University of North Carolina
August 24, 2010 - June 14, 2014
Certificate in Web Design at Southwestern Community College
January 15, 2006 - May 15, 2009
Bachelor of Fine Arts at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
January 11, 2030 - June 1, 2014
Associate Degree in Studio Art at Southwestern Community College
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2009

Qualifications

Certificate in Web Design
January 11, 2030 - November 30, 2025
Jonathan E. Sharpe Scholarship
January 1, 2013 - November 30, 2025

Industry Experience

Computers & Electronics, Gaming, Media & Entertainment, Manufacturing, Other, Professional Services, Retail, Education
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