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Award-winning design professional with a proven track record in designing and marketing branded consumer products. Experienced in surface pattern, trend analysis, product design, and art direction, with strong cross-functional partner relationships and process-oriented leadership. Known for building award-winning, retail-ready programs and assortments across stationery, home décor, paper goods, and kids categories—while also leading marketing, presentations, and promotional assets. Comfortable managing vendors and teams and translating brand storytelling into compelling visual systems.…Award-winning design professional with a proven track record in designing and marketing branded consumer products. Experienced in surface pattern, trend analysis, product design, and art direction, with strong cross-functional partner relationships and process-oriented leadership. Known for building award-winning, retail-ready programs and assortments across stationery, home décor, paper goods, and kids categories—while also leading marketing, presentations, and promotional assets. Comfortable managing vendors and teams and translating brand storytelling into compelling visual systems.

Kim Sabel

Art Director, Designer, Creative Director, +2

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Award-winning design professional with a proven track record in designing and marketing branded consumer products. Experienced in surface pattern, trend analysis, product design, and art direction, with strong cross-functional partner relationships and process-oriented leadership. Known for building award-winning, retail-ready programs and assortments across stationery, home décor, paper goods, and kids categories—while also leading marketing, presentations, and promotional assets. Comfortable managing vendors and teams and translating brand storytelling into compelling visual systems.…Award-winning design professional with a proven track record in designing and marketing branded consumer products. Experienced in surface pattern, trend analysis, product design, and art direction, with strong cross-functional partner relationships and process-oriented leadership. Known for building award-winning, retail-ready programs and assortments across stationery, home décor, paper goods, and kids categories—while also leading marketing, presentations, and promotional assets. Comfortable managing vendors and teams and translating brand storytelling into compelling visual systems.

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Award-winning design professional with a proven track record in designing and marketing branded consumer products. Experienced in surface pattern, trend analysis, product design, and art direction, with strong cross-functional partner relationships and process-oriented leadership.

Known for building award-winning, retail-ready programs and assortments across stationery, home décor, paper goods, and kids categories—while also leading marketing, presentations, and promotional assets. Comfortable managing vendors and teams and translating brand storytelling into compelling visual systems.

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Work Experience

Senior Designer at Michaels Stores

January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2025

Led senior design responsibilities across retail trend and design initiatives. Produced and refined design work aligned with business goals and retail requirements, supporting marketing and seasonal/category programs.

Designer at KIM SABEL STUDIO (Independent Licensed Art & Graphics Studio)

January 1, 2012 - Present

Independent licensed art and graphics studio providing design services across art direction, trend-informed product design, and visual brand assets. Manages project timelines, external vendor coordination, and client-facing deliverables including presentations and marketing materials.

Creative Director at KI MEMORIES, INC. (Sold)

January 1, 2001 - January 1, 2012

Creative director for a manufacturer of home décor and craft products. Led creative direction and design outcomes spanning consumer products, branding, and marketing materials while managing production and vendor relationships domestically and internationally.