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Megan Kerber

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I’m Megan Kerber, an 18-year veteran in the creative industry and founder of Upbound Creative. I’m a curious, people-focused leader who brings clarity, cohesion, and a little spark to every project.

I build brands, guide teams, untangle problems, and craft design systems that feel human—blending strategic thinking with hands-on craft across web, digital, and marketing touchpoints.

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Experience Level

Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Founder, Creative Designer at Upbound Creative
May 1, 2023 - Present
Creative consultant and designer helping mission-driven brands clarify their story, elevate their visual identity, and execute clean, strategic design across web, digital, and marketing touchpoints. I build identities, systems, and campaigns that feel cohesive, intentional, and refreshingly unfussy.
Associate Creative Director, Brand Design & Systems at Shutterfly
August 1, 2022 - February 28, 2023
Led brand design and systems to modernize a 20-year-old brand; accelerated onboarding and governance across departments; directed on-brand photography, tone of voice repositioning, and customer experience.
Managing Art Director, Brand Systems at Shutterfly
January 1, 2021 - August 31, 2022
Directed brand visuals across site, CRM, loyalty, social media, packaging, ISM, and store design; grew design team's capabilities; improved processes; built reusable content guidelines; onboarding of partners.
Associate Creative Director, Brand at Caribou Coffee
September 1, 2019 - January 31, 2021
Led brand design and governance; improved brand consistency across channels; steered design systems and brand guidelines for scale.
Manager, Creative, Social & Digital Media at Caribou Coffee
January 1, 2019 - August 31, 2019
Managed creative output for social and digital channels; collaborated cross-functionally to execute campaigns and content calendars.
Senior Graphic Designer at Caribou Coffee
November 1, 2014 - January 31, 2019
Directed brand visuals across campaigns, packaging, in-store marketing, visual merchandising, and store design; supported CRM and loyalty materials.
Art Director at Bortz Group Marketing
January 1, 2010 - January 31, 2015
Directed brand visuals across site, CRM, loyalty, social media, packaging, ISM, and store design.
Senior Graphic Designer at Bortz Group Marketing
January 1, 2009 - January 31, 2010
Lead design, web design, content strategy, copywriting, and project management for a range of clients in hospitality, restaurants, and salons.
Graphic Designer at Bold Marketing
January 1, 2007 - December 31, 2008
Created identities for high-end urban developments; supported marketing with signage, collateral for trade shows, and open houses.

Education

Bachelor of Science at University of Minnesota
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2008
Minor at Truman College
January 11, 2030 - December 16, 2025
Certificate in HTML, XHTML, and CSS at Continuing Education
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2010

Qualifications

Bachelor of Science in Graphic Design
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2008
Minor in Visual Communication & Advertising
January 11, 2030 - December 16, 2025
Certificate in HTML, XHTML, and CSS
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2010

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Retail, Professional Services

Skills

Experience Level