Hi, I’m Kelly Maddern, a graphic designer and brand manager with a 25-year track record in publishing, packaging, product design, photography, and web design. I love turning ideas into clear, cohesive visuals and helping brands tell their story through strong design systems and smart production workflows. As the owner of my own studio since 2013, I lead projects from concept to production, collaborating with artists, licensors, and clients. I’m always learning, embracing new technology and trends to deliver polished results for independent publishing, corporate branding, and digital media.

Kelly Maddern

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Hi, I’m Kelly Maddern, a graphic designer and brand manager with a 25-year track record in publishing, packaging, product design, photography, and web design. I love turning ideas into clear, cohesive visuals and helping brands tell their story through strong design systems and smart production workflows. As the owner of my own studio since 2013, I lead projects from concept to production, collaborating with artists, licensors, and clients. I’m always learning, embracing new technology and trends to deliver polished results for independent publishing, corporate branding, and digital media.

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Hi, I’m Kelly Maddern, a graphic designer and brand manager with a 25-year track record in publishing, packaging, product design, photography, and web design. I love turning ideas into clear, cohesive visuals and helping brands tell their story through strong design systems and smart production workflows.

As the owner of my own studio since 2013, I lead projects from concept to production, collaborating with artists, licensors, and clients. I’m always learning, embracing new technology and trends to deliver polished results for independent publishing, corporate branding, and digital media.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Owner / Freelancer – Graphic Designer, Web Designer, Publisher
January 1, 2013 - Present
Owner of my own design studio offering graphic design, web design, publishing, photography, proofreading/editing and social media management. Lead projects from concept through production, coordinate with artists and licensors, and manage timelines and client relations.
Product Designer / Brand Manager at Perfect Timing, Inc.
January 1, 2006 - January 1, 2013
Designed calendars, journals, gift packaging and other products using licensed artwork; created catalogs and procured/edited sound for production; mocked up new products for strategic accounts; managed production with a China manufacturer; collaborated with Creative Director and VP for product and design approvals.

Education

Major: Journalism; Minor: English at University of Wisconsin–Oshkosh
January 1, 1996 - January 1, 1997
Associate of Applied Science in Visual Communications; Dean's List & Honor Roll at University of Wisconsin–Oshkosh
January 1, 1998 - January 1, 2001

Qualifications

Dean's List & Honor Roll
January 11, 2030 - April 16, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Other