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I'm a divergent, out-of-the-box thinker with experience in Art Direction, Graphic Design, Print Design, Branding, Project Management, and Design Management. I'm a highly motivated self-starter with a passion for achieving high-level results, and I excel at turning complex ideas into clear, consumer-facing visuals. Over the years I've worked across agencies, nonprofits, and in-house teams, collaborating with clients to craft branding and marketing campaigns that resonate. I'm known for quick turnarounds, strong client relations, and a collaborative, solution-oriented approach that helps teams reach their goals.…I'm a divergent, out-of-the-box thinker with experience in Art Direction, Graphic Design, Print Design, Branding, Project Management, and Design Management. I'm a highly motivated self-starter with a passion for achieving high-level results, and I excel at turning complex ideas into clear, consumer-facing visuals. Over the years I've worked across agencies, nonprofits, and in-house teams, collaborating with clients to craft branding and marketing campaigns that resonate. I'm known for quick turnarounds, strong client relations, and a collaborative, solution-oriented approach that helps teams reach their goals.

Karen Ayers

Graphic Designer, Art Director, Designer, +2

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I'm a divergent, out-of-the-box thinker with experience in Art Direction, Graphic Design, Print Design, Branding, Project Management, and Design Management. I'm a highly motivated self-starter with a passion for achieving high-level results, and I excel at turning complex ideas into clear, consumer-facing visuals. Over the years I've worked across agencies, nonprofits, and in-house teams, collaborating with clients to craft branding and marketing campaigns that resonate. I'm known for quick turnarounds, strong client relations, and a collaborative, solution-oriented approach that helps teams reach their goals.…I'm a divergent, out-of-the-box thinker with experience in Art Direction, Graphic Design, Print Design, Branding, Project Management, and Design Management. I'm a highly motivated self-starter with a passion for achieving high-level results, and I excel at turning complex ideas into clear, consumer-facing visuals. Over the years I've worked across agencies, nonprofits, and in-house teams, collaborating with clients to craft branding and marketing campaigns that resonate. I'm known for quick turnarounds, strong client relations, and a collaborative, solution-oriented approach that helps teams reach their goals.

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I’m a divergent, out-of-the-box thinker with experience in Art Direction, Graphic Design, Print Design, Branding, Project Management, and Design Management. I’m a highly motivated self-starter with a passion for achieving high-level results, and I excel at turning complex ideas into clear, consumer-facing visuals.

Over the years I’ve worked across agencies, nonprofits, and in-house teams, collaborating with clients to craft branding and marketing campaigns that resonate. I’m known for quick turnarounds, strong client relations, and a collaborative, solution-oriented approach that helps teams reach their goals.

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Work Experience

Art Director / Graphic Designer at Freelance (Independent)

December 1, 2010 - Present

Art Direction and design for agencies, design firms and in-house art departments. Projects include logos, websites, brochures, direct mail, newsletters, ads, banner ads, social media design. Clients include AARP, AOPA, AHIP, National Geographic, Creative Intelligence Agency, Ogilvy PR, T. Rowe Price, Housing Authority of Baltimore City where I spearheaded their rebrand, Stanley Black and Decker, Versant Health, Renaye James Healthcare Advisors, Paragon 28, and Cancer Support Community.

Consultant/Designer at AARP

December 31, 2013 - October 20, 2025

Designed and produced a variety of deliverables ranging from ads, direct mail, displays, brochures and charts for AARP, a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization. Tracked, scheduled, and coordinated jobs on the BRC, AARP’s project management tool. Interacted with clients to ensure that jobs were completed to their satisfaction.

Consultant/Designer at AARP

September 30, 2014 - October 20, 2025

Consultant/Designer at AARP

December 31, 2016 - October 20, 2025

Creative/Art Director at Med-IQ

December 31, 2010 - October 20, 2025

Managed and coordinated the graphic design department and projects from concept through completion. Worked closely with internal clients to create a strong brand that reflected the mission and goals of the company. Created highly persuasive direct mail and marketing campaigns, newsletters, event materials, brochures and presentations.

Senior Graphic Designer at Euro RSCG 4D

November 30, 2006 - October 20, 2025

In charge of studio operations (staff of 6), traffic and training interns at a direct mail advertising agency. Clients included Chase Bank, BMW, Saab, Bath and Body Works, and Nationwide Insurance.

Art Director and Designer at Freelancer

April 30, 2003 - October 20, 2025

Involved in all aspects of design and production, including client contact and marketing consultation. Excellent at comps and presentation materials.

Senior Art Director at Visions Marketing

December 31, 2000 - October 20, 2025

Directed production, concepts, and wrote copy for ads and collateral pieces. Provided art direction for photography at a small ad agency. Accounts included Sterling Optical, Shoe City, Washington Restaurant Group, various small banks and retail accounts.

Freelance Art Director/Designer at Freelance

December 1, 2010 - Present

Art Direction and design for agencies, design firms and in-house art departments. Projects include logos, websites, brochures, direct mail, newsletters, ads, banner ads, and social media design.

Consultant/Designer at AARP

June 1, 2012 - December 1, 2013

Designed and produced deliverables ranging from ads, direct mail, displays, brochures and charts for AARP; tracked, scheduled, and coordinated jobs on the BRC, AARP’s project management tool; interacted with clients to ensure satisfaction.

Creative/Art Director at Med-IQ

January 1, 2007 - December 31, 2010

Managed and coordinated the graphic design department and projects from concept through completion; built a strong brand reflecting company mission; produced direct mail, newsletters, event materials, brochures, and presentations; fostered internal client relationships.

Senior Graphic Designer at Euro RSCG 4D

June 1, 2003 - November 1, 2006

In charge of studio operations (staff of 6), traffic and training interns; served major clients including Chase Bank, BMW, Saab, Bath and Body Works, Nationwide Insurance.

Art Director and Designer at Freelancer

December 1, 2000 - April 1, 2003

Involved in all aspects of design and production, including client contact and marketing consultation; strong at comps and presentation materials.

Senior Art Director at Visions Marketing

December 1, 1999 - December 1, 2000

Directed production, concepts, and copy for ads and collateral pieces; provided art direction for photography; managed a range of accounts.

Freelance Art Director/Designer at Self-employed / Freelance

December 1, 2010 - Present