I am a Freelance Art Director with 10 years of experience specializing in brand identity, packaging design, editorial, art and creative direction, and digital design. I bring a collaborative and motivating team mindset, practicing mindfulness and emotional intelligence techniques to help myself and my teammates stay focused and centered throughout the day. I am curious and an avid learner who embraces constructive feedback as an opportunity to grow and improve as a person, teammate, and designer. Throughout my career, I have worked with a variety of clients ranging from consumer goods to retail sectors, managing large SKU counts and spearheading brand creative touchpoints across multiple media platforms including packaging, print, digital, and social media. I strive to deliver creative and strategic design solutions that reflect strong brand identities and inspire both clients and audiences alike.

Kat Papera

I am a Freelance Art Director with 10 years of experience specializing in brand identity, packaging design, editorial, art and creative direction, and digital design. I bring a collaborative and motivating team mindset, practicing mindfulness and emotional intelligence techniques to help myself and my teammates stay focused and centered throughout the day. I am curious and an avid learner who embraces constructive feedback as an opportunity to grow and improve as a person, teammate, and designer. Throughout my career, I have worked with a variety of clients ranging from consumer goods to retail sectors, managing large SKU counts and spearheading brand creative touchpoints across multiple media platforms including packaging, print, digital, and social media. I strive to deliver creative and strategic design solutions that reflect strong brand identities and inspire both clients and audiences alike.

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I am a Freelance Art Director with 10 years of experience specializing in brand identity, packaging design, editorial, art and creative direction, and digital design. I bring a collaborative and motivating team mindset, practicing mindfulness and emotional intelligence techniques to help myself and my teammates stay focused and centered throughout the day. I am curious and an avid learner who embraces constructive feedback as an opportunity to grow and improve as a person, teammate, and designer.

Throughout my career, I have worked with a variety of clients ranging from consumer goods to retail sectors, managing large SKU counts and spearheading brand creative touchpoints across multiple media platforms including packaging, print, digital, and social media. I strive to deliver creative and strategic design solutions that reflect strong brand identities and inspire both clients and audiences alike.

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Work Experience

Freelance Art Director
November 1, 2023 - Present
Art director and creative designer focused on packaging design, brand identity design, print media, digital ads, social media design, and more. Current clients include Strada Made, Artisanal Pi, Come Alive Herbals, Axis Nightclub, and Union Cafe. Previous clients include Pilot44, Domo Boutique Hotel, Cedar Ridge Distillery, Jaya Skincare, JanSport, Eagle Creek, Girards, MoxieLabs, Alloura Fragrances, Body & Brain USA, and Infinity Sun.
Associate Art Director at Simply Organic
October 1, 2023 - August 22, 2025
Established and evolved the new brand identity system for Simply Organic’s rebrand, covering packaging and personality. Managed over 100 packaging product SKUs from concept to final art print production. Led all brand creative touchpoints including ads, print marketing, digital design, web, and campaigns. Provided in-house photography content creation for social media campaigns and product photography of bottled spice products.
Graphic Designer at Seed Beauty
June 1, 2018 - August 22, 2025
Conceptualized and strategically designed packaging, marketing collateral, and digital content for ColourPop Cosmetics and Kylie Cosmetics. Led influencer marketing campaigns in collaboration with Disney and Make Up Sbayla. Spearheaded creative decks for new product campaigns with art direction.
Junior Packaging Designer at Kendo Brands LVMH
March 1, 2017 - August 22, 2025
Collaborated with packaging and product development teams on packaging, product, and production design for brands including Kat Von D Beauty, Marc Jacobs Beauty, Fenty Beauty by Rihanna, and Ole Henriksen.

Education

BFA Graphic Design, Major at Miami University
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2015
Interactive Media Studies, Minor at Miami University
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2015

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Industry Experience

Consumer Goods, Retail, Media & Entertainment