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I'm Kurt Conner, a Creative Director and Presentations Designer with over a decade of experience shaping content, design, and project leadership. I transform complex ideas into visually engaging stories and pitch-ready materials. I thrive on leading multiple projects, mentoring teams, and delivering on brief and on budget. In addition to my craft, I specialize in PowerPoint-centric storytelling and leverage the Adobe Creative Cloud for illustration and animation. I enjoy collaborating with clients to develop creative strategies and producing high-quality outputs that resonate with diverse audiences.…I'm Kurt Conner, a Creative Director and Presentations Designer with over a decade of experience shaping content, design, and project leadership. I transform complex ideas into visually engaging stories and pitch-ready materials. I thrive on leading multiple projects, mentoring teams, and delivering on brief and on budget. In addition to my craft, I specialize in PowerPoint-centric storytelling and leverage the Adobe Creative Cloud for illustration and animation. I enjoy collaborating with clients to develop creative strategies and producing high-quality outputs that resonate with diverse audiences.

Kurt Conner

Creative Director, Presentation Designer, Project Manager

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I'm Kurt Conner, a Creative Director and Presentations Designer with over a decade of experience shaping content, design, and project leadership. I transform complex ideas into visually engaging stories and pitch-ready materials. I thrive on leading multiple projects, mentoring teams, and delivering on brief and on budget. In addition to my craft, I specialize in PowerPoint-centric storytelling and leverage the Adobe Creative Cloud for illustration and animation. I enjoy collaborating with clients to develop creative strategies and producing high-quality outputs that resonate with diverse audiences.…I'm Kurt Conner, a Creative Director and Presentations Designer with over a decade of experience shaping content, design, and project leadership. I transform complex ideas into visually engaging stories and pitch-ready materials. I thrive on leading multiple projects, mentoring teams, and delivering on brief and on budget. In addition to my craft, I specialize in PowerPoint-centric storytelling and leverage the Adobe Creative Cloud for illustration and animation. I enjoy collaborating with clients to develop creative strategies and producing high-quality outputs that resonate with diverse audiences.

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I’m Kurt Conner, a Creative Director and Presentations Designer with over a decade of experience shaping content, design, and project leadership. I transform complex ideas into visually engaging stories and pitch-ready materials. I thrive on leading multiple projects, mentoring teams, and delivering on brief and on budget.

In addition to my craft, I specialize in PowerPoint-centric storytelling and leverage the Adobe Creative Cloud for illustration and animation. I enjoy collaborating with clients to develop creative strategies and producing high-quality outputs that resonate with diverse audiences.

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Work Experience

Founder and Creative Director at Conner Creative

January 1, 2025 - Present

Designed and developed compelling slide decks and visual assets translating complex narrative concepts into engaging pitch-ready materials. Managed strategic project portfolios with timeline coordination and budget forecasting across multiple projects. Led creative processes from brief interpretation to final delivery, collaborating closely with clients. Utilized Adobe Illustrator and Microsoft PowerPoint for storyboards, templates, and animated presentations. Mentored and managed freelance designers, ensuring adherence to brand guidelines and quality standards.

Director of Development, Film and TV at Ubisoft

August 1, 2024 - August 17, 2025

Oversaw creative projects from development through production, aligning with organizational goals and timelines. Cultivated relationships with A-list talent and major buyers such as Netflix, Disney, and Amazon. Collaborated with production teams to optimize budgets without compromising creative integrity. Spearheaded original story development including the Apple TV+ series Mythic Quest. Established and managed international writing labs in Brazil and India. Worked with writers and directors on pitch decks and visual narratives to secure project sales. Designed workflows to streamline creative operations across departments.

Executive Assistant to Director Seth Gordon and EP Mary Rohlich at Exhibit A

May 1, 2017 - August 17, 2025

Provided creative insight and logistical support during pre-production and production for major film and TV projects. Contributed to the development of Netflix series Atypical and ABC pilot projects including The Good Doctor and The Goldbergs Spinoff. Supported production of Paramount Pictures feature film BAYWATCH.

Executive Assistant to VP of Creative, John Graham at Paramount Pictures

August 1, 2016 - August 17, 2025

Assisted with development and provided script notes for Paramount film projects. Collaborated with JJ Abrams' Bad Robot, Michael Bay's Platinum Dunes, Lorne Michaels' Broadway Video, and Jerry Bruckheimer Films. Maintained script submission logs, conducted talent research.

Junior Manager at Impression Entertainment

April 1, 2015 - August 17, 2025

Managed daily operations and client relationships for multiple entertainment clients. Assisted with development, production, and scheduling of VH1 series Candidly Nicole.

Founder and Creative Director at Conner Creative

January 1, 2015 - Present

Designed and developed compelling slide decks and visual assets translating complex narrative concepts into engaging, pitch-ready materials. Managed strategic project portfolios with timeline coordination, milestone tracking, and budget forecasting across multiple concurrent projects. Led the creative process from brief interpretation to final delivery, collaborating with clients to develop creative strategies and ensure projects were on brief and on budget. Created storyboards, templates, and animated presentations using Adobe Illustrator and Microsoft PowerPoint to bring concepts to life for diverse audiences. Mentored and managed freelance designers to ensure brand guidelines and high-quality output across projects.

Director of Development, Film and TV at Ubisoft

August 1, 2024 - October 9, 2025

Oversaw creative projects from development through production, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and timelines. Cultivated relationships with A-list talent and major buyers, including Netflix, Disney, and Amazon. Collaborated with production teams to optimize budgets while maintaining creative integrity. Spearheaded the development of original stories, including the Apple TV+ series Mythic Quest. Established and managed international writing labs in Brazil and India. Worked with writers and directors to create compelling pitch decks and visual narratives, securing project sales. Designed workflows and communication processes to streamline creative operations across multiple departments.

Executive Assistant to Director Seth Gordon and EP Mary Rohlich at Exhibit A

May 1, 2017 - October 9, 2025

Provided creative insight and logistical support during pre-production and production for major film and television projects. Contributed to the development of the Netflix series Atypical and ABC pilot projects, including The Good Doctor and The Goldbergs Spinoff. Supported the production of the Paramount Pictures feature BAYWATCH.

Executive Assistant to VP of Creative, John Graham at Paramount Pictures

August 1, 2016 - October 9, 2025

Junior Manager at Impression Entertainment

April 1, 2015 - October 9, 2025

Managed day-to-day operations and client relationships for multiple entertainment clients. Assisted with the development, production, and scheduling of the VH1 series Candidly Nicole.

Founder and Creative Director at Conner Creative

January 1, 2015 - Present

Designed and developed compelling slide decks and visual assets translating complex narrative concepts into engaging, pitch-ready materials. Managed strategic project portfolios, including timeline coordination, milestone tracking, and budget forecasting across multiple concurrent projects. Led the creative process from brief interpretation to final delivery, collaborating with clients to develop creative strategies and ensure projects stayed on brief and on budget. Used Adobe Illustrator and Microsoft PowerPoint to create storyboards, templates, and animated presentations for diverse audiences. Mentored and managed freelance designers, ensuring adherence to brand guidelines and high-quality output.

Director of Development, Film and TV at Ubisoft

August 1, 2024 - October 9, 2025

Oversaw creative projects from development through production, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and timelines. Cultivated relationships with A-list talent and major buyers, including Netflix, Disney, and Amazon. Collaborated with production teams to optimize budgets while maintaining creative integrity. Spearheaded the development of original stories, including the Apple TV+ series Mythic Quest. Established and managed international writing labs in Brazil and India, fostering global talent development programs. Worked with writers and directors to create compelling pitch decks and visual narratives, securing project sales. Designed workflows and communication processes to streamline creative operations across multiple departments.

Executive Assistant to Director Seth Gordon and EP Mary Rohlich at Exhibit A

May 1, 2017 - October 9, 2025

Executive Assistant to VP of Creative, John Graham at Paramount Pictures

August 1, 2016 - October 9, 2025

Junior Manager at Impression Entertainment

April 1, 2015 - October 9, 2025

Managed day-to-day operations and client relationships for multiple entertainment clients. Assisted with the development, production, and scheduling of VH1 series Candidly Nicole.