I am a Graphic Designer with over 5 years of experience specializing in Adobe Suite, branding, and stakeholder engagement. Throughout my career, I have led design teams, streamlined workflows, and created impactful visual solutions across various industries such as entertainment, non-profits, and cosmetics. I have a passion for understanding client needs and transforming their vision into visually compelling branding and marketing materials. I am highly skilled in managing projects from conception to completion, collaborating cross-functionally to deliver high-quality results on time and within budget. As a mentor and volunteer, I enjoy sharing my design expertise and crafting digital content that boosts engagement and online presence. My goal is to continue enhancing production quality and user experiences in design-focused roles, leveraging both my technical and leadership skills.

Kai Mills

I am a Graphic Designer with over 5 years of experience specializing in Adobe Suite, branding, and stakeholder engagement. Throughout my career, I have led design teams, streamlined workflows, and created impactful visual solutions across various industries such as entertainment, non-profits, and cosmetics. I have a passion for understanding client needs and transforming their vision into visually compelling branding and marketing materials. I am highly skilled in managing projects from conception to completion, collaborating cross-functionally to deliver high-quality results on time and within budget. As a mentor and volunteer, I enjoy sharing my design expertise and crafting digital content that boosts engagement and online presence. My goal is to continue enhancing production quality and user experiences in design-focused roles, leveraging both my technical and leadership skills.

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I am a Graphic Designer with over 5 years of experience specializing in Adobe Suite, branding, and stakeholder engagement. Throughout my career, I have led design teams, streamlined workflows, and created impactful visual solutions across various industries such as entertainment, non-profits, and cosmetics. I have a passion for understanding client needs and transforming their vision into visually compelling branding and marketing materials.

I am highly skilled in managing projects from conception to completion, collaborating cross-functionally to deliver high-quality results on time and within budget. As a mentor and volunteer, I enjoy sharing my design expertise and crafting digital content that boosts engagement and online presence. My goal is to continue enhancing production quality and user experiences in design-focused roles, leveraging both my technical and leadership skills.

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Graphic and Visual Designer at Freelance Graphic Designer
July 1, 2019 - Present
Created functional and visually compelling branding materials, marketing assets, and layouts for clients across various industries using Adobe Suite. Consulted extensively with clients to ensure design solutions aligned with their vision and objectives. Designed and refined brand identities including logos, color schemes, typography, and visual styles. Managed project timelines, deadlines, and deliverables, working with small companies and start-ups in sectors including entertainment, non-profits, cosmetics, and consulting.
Office Administrator at Shutterfly
August 1, 2023 - Present
Developed and applied communication strategies to inform employees about company events using email newsletters, digital signage, and intranet announcements. Planned and led monthly employee engagement events including an annual wellness fair with over 40 vendors. Provided administrative support like managing appointments, coordinating meetings, and maintaining accurate records. Demonstrated technological proficiency with office software and applications.
Prepress Graphic Design Lead at Shutterfly
August 1, 2023 - August 8, 2025
Supervised a team of 10 designers ensuring timely completion of design projects. Streamlined workflows and trained staff, increasing team efficiency by 20%. Prepared digital files for print production, performing color correction, image resizing, retouching, and formatting. Engaged with school representatives to create customized high-quality yearbook covers. Collaborated with stakeholders to resolve technical print production issues and gathered team feedback to improve company UI usability. Trained new and existing team members on workflows, company-specific UIs, and innovative design tools.
Prepress Graphic Design Specialist at Shutterfly
April 1, 2023 - August 8, 2025
Worked alongside lead designer to oversee projects, troubleshoot issues, and ensure quality standards before production. Identified and addressed client-facing application concerns, collaborating with management and cross-functional teams to enhance user experience and efficiency.
Prepress Graphic Designer & Photo Editor at Shutterfly
March 1, 2022 - August 8, 2025
Designed high-quality custom yearbook covers tailored to school needs, improving turnaround times and strengthening school relationships. Edited and formatted images to meet quality standards with notable cost-efficiency. Proofread and edited yearbook pages ensuring text accuracy and visual compliance. Consistently exceeded daily quotas and earned recognition as a top performer.
UX Design Fellow at Mentor Me Collective
December 1, 2022 - August 8, 2025
Led a winning app presentation to a panel of professionals, earning Best Presentation award. Collaborated cross-functionally to develop and present an app through the entire design process using design thinking methodologies. Planned and conducted usability tests, gathered user feedback, and made necessary prototype adjustments.

Education

Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A) in Visual Design at Winthrop University
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2019

Qualifications

UX/UI Certificate
August 1, 2021 - August 8, 2025

Industry Experience

Manufacturing, Financial Services, Healthcare, Non-Profit Organization, Retail, Media & Entertainment, Consumer Goods, Professional Services
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