I’m a designer and brand strategist who mixes gut instinct with strategy to build brands people actually connect with. With 7+ years in fast-paced agency environments, I craft award-winning identities, campaigns and digital experiences that resonate across B2B and B2C audiences. Rooted in strategic thinking and creative excellence, I bring collaborative energy and a deep love for design, storytelling and culture to every project.

Kaitlin Stanaitis

I’m a designer and brand strategist who mixes gut instinct with strategy to build brands people actually connect with. With 7+ years in fast-paced agency environments, I craft award-winning identities, campaigns and digital experiences that resonate across B2B and B2C audiences. Rooted in strategic thinking and creative excellence, I bring collaborative energy and a deep love for design, storytelling and culture to every project.

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I’m a designer and brand strategist who mixes gut instinct with strategy to build brands people actually connect with. With 7+ years in fast-paced agency environments, I craft award-winning identities, campaigns and digital experiences that resonate across B2B and B2C audiences. Rooted in strategic thinking and creative excellence, I bring collaborative energy and a deep love for design, storytelling and culture to every project.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Senior Graphic Designer & Brand Strategist at thunder::tech Integrated Digital Marketing Agency
May 1, 2018 - November 13, 2025
Lead brand strategy and creative direction for campaigns across digital, print, and packaging. Transform business insights into compelling visual systems and stories. Known for bold, thoughtful design that drives connection and impact. Developed agency-wide Brand Ignition Service Process and trained team of 30+ on service implementation, process, scoping, and execution. Led brand strategy and design for 25+ clients across consumer packaged goods, manufacturing, B2B and B2C sectors—from initial discovery to full launch and continued oversight and development. Repositioned agency’s internal branding process, increasing clarity and client retention by 30%. Produced award-winning web and print designs, earning 4 Kentico Site of the Month Awards. Collaborated cross-functionally with developers, project managers and stakeholders to deliver on-time, multi-channel campaigns. Mentored junior designers and helped shape a collaborative creative culture.
Contract Graphic Designer at Bold Woman Brands (BWB)
September 1, 2021 - September 1, 2021
Freelance brand designer for mission-driven, woman-led agency. Developed presentation decks, marketing materials and custom brand visuals for 10+ clients in health, wellness and lifestyle sectors. Contributed to brand development across multiple touchpoints — from moodboarding and logo design to social media templates and pitch decks.

Education

Bachelor of Fine Arts at Kent State University
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2019

Qualifications

Addy Recipient — CIA Website
January 1, 2024 - November 13, 2025
thunder::tech Innovation Award Recipient
January 1, 2022 - November 13, 2025
thunder::tech Innovation Award Recipient
January 1, 2025 - November 13, 2025
Kentico Site of the Month Award
January 1, 2024 - November 13, 2025

Industry Experience

Manufacturing, Consumer Goods, Professional Services, Media & Entertainment, Retail