I have over 25 years of experience in digital graphic design within marketing and advertising environments. I have helped many companies generate revenue domestically and internationally by leveraging my artistic talents and expertise. My work includes creative direction and design from concept through completion covering packaging, advertisements, brochures, point of purchase, illustration, identity, signage, and web design. Throughout my career, I have collaborated with marketing directors, brand managers, and advertising directors, bringing a computer graphics expertise with strong knowledge of software like Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, and Microsoft Office. I am experienced in meeting FDA and European multilingual standards and have managed print purchasing as well as on-site press checks to ensure color clarity and quality. I have also supervised photographers, models, stylists, and artists to achieve client objectives.

Keith David Conner

I have over 25 years of experience in digital graphic design within marketing and advertising environments. I have helped many companies generate revenue domestically and internationally by leveraging my artistic talents and expertise. My work includes creative direction and design from concept through completion covering packaging, advertisements, brochures, point of purchase, illustration, identity, signage, and web design. Throughout my career, I have collaborated with marketing directors, brand managers, and advertising directors, bringing a computer graphics expertise with strong knowledge of software like Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, and Microsoft Office. I am experienced in meeting FDA and European multilingual standards and have managed print purchasing as well as on-site press checks to ensure color clarity and quality. I have also supervised photographers, models, stylists, and artists to achieve client objectives.

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I have over 25 years of experience in digital graphic design within marketing and advertising environments. I have helped many companies generate revenue domestically and internationally by leveraging my artistic talents and expertise. My work includes creative direction and design from concept through completion covering packaging, advertisements, brochures, point of purchase, illustration, identity, signage, and web design.

Throughout my career, I have collaborated with marketing directors, brand managers, and advertising directors, bringing a computer graphics expertise with strong knowledge of software like Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, and Microsoft Office. I am experienced in meeting FDA and European multilingual standards and have managed print purchasing as well as on-site press checks to ensure color clarity and quality. I have also supervised photographers, models, stylists, and artists to achieve client objectives.

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Work Experience

Creative Director/Designer at KC Graphics Design - Chicago IL
May 1, 2000 - Present
Provided creative direction and design through completion for packaging, ads, brochures, point of purchase, illustration, identity, signage, and web design. Created and constructed comprehensive samples conforming to FDA, European, and multilingual standards for national and international brands. Responsible for selection, hiring, and supervision of photographers, models, stylists, and additional artists. Conducted print purchasing and onsite large-run press checks to ensure proper color clarity. Long-term client relationships included Ada S. McKinley, Blue Cross/Blue Shield, Leo Burnett USA, Luster Products, Quaker Oats, among others.
Packaging Designer & Production Artist at Creative Circle
August 1, 2012 - Present
Freelance design and production work focusing on packaging design and production artistry.
Freelance Designer & Illustrator at African American Expressions
December 31, 2025 - August 18, 2025
Created illustrations for calendars, greeting cards, and merchandise.
Designer & Illustrator at Central City Productions - Chicago IL
December 31, 2002 - August 18, 2025
Designed television sales materials including sales sheets, brochures, and logos. Created two series of 28 historical illustrations titled “Black History Notes” & “Great Moments in Black History,” aired daily on WGN Channel 9 during Black History Month narrated by several TV stars.
Creative Director/Designer at K.C. Graphics Design, Chicago IL
May 1, 2000 - Present
Provided creative direction and design through completion for packaging, ads, brochures, point of purchase, illustration, identity, signage, and web design. Created comprehensive samples meeting FDA, European, and multilingual standards for national and international brands. Managed selection, hiring, and supervision of photographers, models, stylists, and additional artists. Responsible for print purchasing and on-site large press run press checks to ensure accurate color clarity. Clients included Ada S. McKinley, Blue Cross/Blue Shield, Century 21, Citibank, Leo Burnett USA, Luster Products, and more.
Packaging Designer & Production Artist (Freelance) at Creative Circle
August 1, 2012 - Present
Packaging design and production artistry as a freelance designer.
Freelance Design & Production at Federated Group Sailpoint Creative
December 1, 2012 - August 20, 2025
Freelance creative design and production work.
Freelance Illustrator at African American Expressions
December 31, 2025 - August 20, 2025
Illustrations for calendars, greeting cards, and merchandise.
Freelance Designer & Illustrator at Central City Productions, Chicago IL
December 31, 2002 - August 20, 2025
Designed television sales materials including sales sheets, brochures, and logos. Created two series of 28 history illustrations "Black History Notes" and "Great Moments in Black History" that aired annually on WGN channel 9 during February narrated by notable TV stars.
Creative Director/Designer at KC Graphics Design - Chicago IL
May 1, 2000 - Present
Directed creative projects from concept to completion including packaging, advertisements, brochures, point of purchase, illustration, identity, signage, and web design. Created comprehensive samples meeting FDA and European multilingual standards. Selected, hired, and supervised photographers, models, stylists, and additional artists. Managed print purchasing and conducted on-site press checks to ensure accurate color clarity. Worked with clients including Ada S. McKinley, Blue Cross/Blue Shield, Chicago Medical Imaging, Citibank, Leo Burnett USA, Luster Products, Quaker Oats, and others.
Packaging Designer & Production Artist at Creative Circle
August 1, 2012 - Present
Freelance design and production work focused on packaging design and production artistry.
Freelance Designer & Illustrator at African American Expressions
January 1, 2025 - August 21, 2025
Produced illustrations for calendars, greeting cards, and merchandise from 2013 to 2025.
Designer at Central City Productions - Chicago IL
January 1, 2002 - August 21, 2025
Designed television sales materials including sales sheets, brochures, and logos. Created two series of 28 history illustrations for daily airing on WGN channel 9 during February that featured narration by TV stars.

Education

High School Diploma at Flint Central High School - Genesee County
January 11, 2030 - August 18, 2025
Associates Arts Degree at Genesee Area Skill Center (Commercial Art Gifted Program)
January 11, 2030 - August 18, 2025
Graphics Arts Design & Illustration at American Academy of Art - Chicago IL
January 11, 2030 - August 18, 2025
Computer Graphics Degree at American Academy of Art - Chicago IL
January 11, 2030 - August 18, 2025
High School Diploma at Flint Central High School, Genesee County
January 11, 2030 - August 20, 2025
Associates Arts Degree (Commercial Art Gifted Program) at Genesee Area Skill Center
January 11, 2030 - August 20, 2025
Graduated Graphics Arts Design & Illustration at American Academy of Art, Chicago IL
January 11, 2030 - August 20, 2025
Graduated Computer Graphics Degree at American Academy of Art, Chicago IL
January 11, 2030 - August 20, 2025
High School Diploma at Flint Central High School - Flint, Michigan
January 11, 2030 - August 21, 2025
Associates Arts Degree at Genesee Area Skill Center
January 11, 2030 - August 21, 2025
Graduated - Graphics Arts Design & Illustration at American Academy of Art - Chicago IL
January 11, 2030 - August 21, 2025
Graduated - Computer Graphics Degree at American Academy of Art - Chicago IL
January 11, 2030 - August 21, 2025

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Industry Experience

Consumer Goods, Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services, Retail, Healthcare