am a graphic designer and illustrator with over a decade of experience working with brands across a wide range of industries. I run a design agency (along with my wife) called Deadbolt Design Lab. My professional focus has always been on logo design and illustration and projects that balance structure with personality. I don’t buy into the cookie-cutter design philosophy; I believe good design should be imaginative, a little unexpected, and even fun. Outside of my work experience as a freelancer and a dedicated independent design studio I spent time working as a brand manager and designer for an innovative, and market disruptive, wine brand Copa Di Vino. My work with Copa Di Vino spanned from basic sales design to overseeing a complete rebranding and market reintroduction. As brand manager I acted as a creative director of sorts and led the marketing department's initiatives.

Kyle Van Cleave

am a graphic designer and illustrator with over a decade of experience working with brands across a wide range of industries. I run a design agency (along with my wife) called Deadbolt Design Lab. My professional focus has always been on logo design and illustration and projects that balance structure with personality. I don’t buy into the cookie-cutter design philosophy; I believe good design should be imaginative, a little unexpected, and even fun. Outside of my work experience as a freelancer and a dedicated independent design studio I spent time working as a brand manager and designer for an innovative, and market disruptive, wine brand Copa Di Vino. My work with Copa Di Vino spanned from basic sales design to overseeing a complete rebranding and market reintroduction. As brand manager I acted as a creative director of sorts and led the marketing department's initiatives.

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am a graphic designer and illustrator with over a decade of experience working with brands across a wide range of industries. I run a design agency (along with my wife) called Deadbolt Design Lab. My professional focus has always been on logo design and illustration and projects that balance structure with personality. I don’t buy into the cookie-cutter design philosophy; I believe good design should be imaginative, a little unexpected, and even fun.

Outside of my work experience as a freelancer and a dedicated independent design studio I spent time working as a brand manager and designer for an innovative, and market disruptive, wine brand Copa Di Vino. My work with Copa Di Vino spanned from basic sales design to overseeing a complete rebranding and market reintroduction. As brand manager I acted as a creative director of sorts and led the marketing department’s initiatives.

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Work Experience

Director of Brand Design at DrinxTec Brands
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2021
Led brand design efforts, overseeing visual direction and brand consistency across design assets and related collateral.
Marketing Lead at Copa Di Vino
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2020
Owned marketing execution for Copa Di Vino, coordinating promotional efforts and supporting brand visibility.
Founder / Lead Creative at Deadbolt Design Lab
January 1, 2019 - Present
Founded and leads a creative design lab, driving brand and design work from concept through production deliverables.
Sr. Designer at Copa Di Vino
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2019
Worked as a senior designer at Copa Di Vino, contributing to design production and brand-related deliverables.
Signage & Merchandise - Production Design at Optimist Printers
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2017
Produced signage and merchandise design for print, supporting production setup and output-ready artwork.
Signage & Merchandise - Production Design at Rage Graphix & Design
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2015
Created production design for signage and merchandise, ensuring files were prepared for print production.
Marketing Intern at Insitu, Inc. (Boeing)
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2013
Supported marketing activities and campaigns as an intern, assisting with collateral and promotion-related work.

Education

Diploma at The Dalles Wahtonka High School
January 1, 2004 - January 1, 2008
Associate of Arts (unfinished) at Columbia Gorge Community College
January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2010
Unspecified (repeated entry) at Copa Di Vino
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2019

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Retail, Consumer Goods

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