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I’m Kara Lilliestierna, an art director and graphic designer with 10+ years of experience creating print and digital work in fast-paced agency and in-house environments. I enjoy taking projects from concept to completion—building strong visual systems and clear design that supports brands across channels like posters, email, web banners, brochures, and social media. Recently, I’ve continued freelancing project-by-project, including supporting my husband’s custom signage and woodworking design business. I’ve also worked on healthcare, automotive, and retail-focused campaigns, and I’m comfortable collaborating with teams, managing multiple priorities, and using tools like Adobe InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, and Lightroom—along with platforms such as Adobe XD, Figma, Squarespace, After Effects, Canva, and presentation tools (PowerPoint/Keynote/Google Slides).…I’m Kara Lilliestierna, an art director and graphic designer with 10+ years of experience creating print and digital work in fast-paced agency and in-house environments. I enjoy taking projects from concept to completion—building strong visual systems and clear design that supports brands across channels like posters, email, web banners, brochures, and social media. Recently, I’ve continued freelancing project-by-project, including supporting my husband’s custom signage and woodworking design business. I’ve also worked on healthcare, automotive, and retail-focused campaigns, and I’m comfortable collaborating with teams, managing multiple priorities, and using tools like Adobe InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, and Lightroom—along with platforms such as Adobe XD, Figma, Squarespace, After Effects, Canva, and presentation tools (PowerPoint/Keynote/Google Slides).

Kara Lilliestierna

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I’m Kara Lilliestierna, an art director and graphic designer with 10+ years of experience creating print and digital work in fast-paced agency and in-house environments. I enjoy taking projects from concept to completion—building strong visual systems and clear design that supports brands across channels like posters, email, web banners, brochures, and social media. Recently, I’ve continued freelancing project-by-project, including supporting my husband’s custom signage and woodworking design business. I’ve also worked on healthcare, automotive, and retail-focused campaigns, and I’m comfortable collaborating with teams, managing multiple priorities, and using tools like Adobe InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, and Lightroom—along with platforms such as Adobe XD, Figma, Squarespace, After Effects, Canva, and presentation tools (PowerPoint/Keynote/Google Slides).…I’m Kara Lilliestierna, an art director and graphic designer with 10+ years of experience creating print and digital work in fast-paced agency and in-house environments. I enjoy taking projects from concept to completion—building strong visual systems and clear design that supports brands across channels like posters, email, web banners, brochures, and social media. Recently, I’ve continued freelancing project-by-project, including supporting my husband’s custom signage and woodworking design business. I’ve also worked on healthcare, automotive, and retail-focused campaigns, and I’m comfortable collaborating with teams, managing multiple priorities, and using tools like Adobe InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, and Lightroom—along with platforms such as Adobe XD, Figma, Squarespace, After Effects, Canva, and presentation tools (PowerPoint/Keynote/Google Slides).

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I’m Kara Lilliestierna, an art director and graphic designer with 10+ years of experience creating print and digital work in fast-paced agency and in-house environments. I enjoy taking projects from concept to completion—building strong visual systems and clear design that supports brands across channels like posters, email, web banners, brochures, and social media.

Recently, I’ve continued freelancing project-by-project, including supporting my husband’s custom signage and woodworking design business. I’ve also worked on healthcare, automotive, and retail-focused campaigns, and I’m comfortable collaborating with teams, managing multiple priorities, and using tools like Adobe InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, and Lightroom—along with platforms such as Adobe XD, Figma, Squarespace, After Effects, Canva, and presentation tools (PowerPoint/Keynote/Google Slides).

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Work Experience

Lunch Aide / Art Director / Graphic Designer at Shields Elementary

February 1, 2026 - Present

Part-time role at the school supporting students’ daily routine by helping kids get to their classes on time, and assisting with lunches and recess activities.

Freelance Art Director / Graphic Designer at Self Employed (Remote) / Saginaw, MI

May 1, 2021 - Present

Project-based freelancing with a focus on supporting a custom signage and woodworking design business, handling creative direction and design work as projects come in.

Art Director/Graphic Designer at Vaccine Creative

May 1, 2021 - October 1, 2024

Designed print and digital materials including posters, advertisements, direct mail, brochures, illustrations, business cards, outdoor displays, web banners, social media content, email layouts, and storyboards. Primarily for Henry Ford Health; also completed projects for Vaccine Creative and small Business in the Metro Detroit area.

Art Director/Graphic Designer at Morley

March 31, 2020 - March 31, 2020

Provided art direction and design of both printed and digital materials, including PowerPoint presentations, posters, flyers, invitations, brochures, web banners, and email layouts for Morley and external clients such as Nexteer, GM, Hyundai, Huntington Bank, and Xylem.

Art Director at MRM//McCann

December 31, 2017 - December 31, 2017

Art direction and design for web banners, OLA, emails, posters, flyers, resource kits, and video storyboards for GM Vehicle Purchase Programs, plus internal design projects.

Art Director/Graphic Designer at Art Van Furniture

June 30, 2016 - June 30, 2016

Designed print materials for Art Van Furniture during the Dec 2015 – June 2016 period, continuing brand and promotional material production.

Art Director at Leo Burnett Detroit

December 31, 2015 - December 31, 2015

Hired as an art director and designer of the GM Fleet website redesign, as well as web banners and tiles for GM Certified Service sites.

Art Director/Graphic Designer at Art Van Furniture

June 30, 2015 - June 30, 2015

Designed print materials, including direct mail, posters, ads, catalogs, window banners, billboards, and invitations.

Art Director at Marsch Creative

April 30, 2015 - April 30, 2015

Provided art direction and design of identities, video storyboards, annual reports, social media, and other creative projects for clients including Henry Ford Health System and Mercy Memorial Hospital System.

Art Director at Aisle Rocket Studios

November 30, 2014 - November 30, 2014

Specialized in art direction and design across brand identities, email campaigns, web banners, social content, app layout, direct mail, outdoor ads, flyers, posters, brochures, in-store displays, publications, and more for clients including Whirlpool, Maytag, KitchenAid, Jenn-Air, Amana, and others.

Art Director at Aisle Rocket Studios

March 31, 2012 - October 31, 2014

Specialized in art direction and design across various formats, including brand identities, brand guidelines, email campaigns, web banners, social media content, app layout design, direct mail, outdoor advertisements, flyers, posters, brochures, in-store displays, publications, tent cards, stickers, and other promotional materials. Notable clients included Whirlpool, Maytag, KitchenAid, Jenn-Air, Amana, United Federal Credit Union, the Boys & Girls Clubs of Benton Harbor, Design Guild, and the Miss Blossomtime Pageant.