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I am a graphic designer, artist, and writer based in Raleigh, NC, USA. I’ve been a graphic designer, art director, and web designer for many years. I love to troubleshoot and work on cool projects that allow me to try new design trends and ideas, and provide solutions to clients. I am also a professionally published author of five novels with a small press in Boston, including four science fiction novels and one cozy mystery. I’ve illustrated and self-published two children’s books and have received several Addy Awards. When I’m not designing, I enjoy writing and sharing creative knowledge with others.…I am a graphic designer, artist, and writer based in Raleigh, NC, USA. I’ve been a graphic designer, art director, and web designer for many years. I love to troubleshoot and work on cool projects that allow me to try new design trends and ideas, and provide solutions to clients. I am also a professionally published author of five novels with a small press in Boston, including four science fiction novels and one cozy mystery. I’ve illustrated and self-published two children’s books and have received several Addy Awards. When I’m not designing, I enjoy writing and sharing creative knowledge with others.

Kimberly Kramer

Graphic Designer, Art Director, Web Designer, +3

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I am a graphic designer, artist, and writer based in Raleigh, NC, USA. I’ve been a graphic designer, art director, and web designer for many years. I love to troubleshoot and work on cool projects that allow me to try new design trends and ideas, and provide solutions to clients. I am also a professionally published author of five novels with a small press in Boston, including four science fiction novels and one cozy mystery. I’ve illustrated and self-published two children’s books and have received several Addy Awards. When I’m not designing, I enjoy writing and sharing creative knowledge with others.…I am a graphic designer, artist, and writer based in Raleigh, NC, USA. I’ve been a graphic designer, art director, and web designer for many years. I love to troubleshoot and work on cool projects that allow me to try new design trends and ideas, and provide solutions to clients. I am also a professionally published author of five novels with a small press in Boston, including four science fiction novels and one cozy mystery. I’ve illustrated and self-published two children’s books and have received several Addy Awards. When I’m not designing, I enjoy writing and sharing creative knowledge with others.

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I am a graphic designer, artist, and writer based in Raleigh, NC, USA. I’ve been a graphic designer, art director, and web designer for many years. I love to troubleshoot and work on cool projects that allow me to try new design trends and ideas, and provide solutions to clients.

I am also a professionally published author of five novels with a small press in Boston, including four science fiction novels and one cozy mystery. I’ve illustrated and self-published two children’s books and have received several Addy Awards. When I’m not designing, I enjoy writing and sharing creative knowledge with others.

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Work Experience

Art Director at Beall's

August 1, 1993 - March 1, 1996

Directed design and production for in-store advertising, postcards, mailers, and signage; collaborated with photographers, copywriters, and buyers to create cohesive campaigns.

Senior Art Director at Dillard’s

August 1, 1996 - June 1, 2000

Design and production of newspaper inserts, postcards, mailers, and in-store advertising; directed photo shoots and maintained strong working relationships with photographers, copywriters, and buyers.

Graphic Designer at Marketing Associates USA (KRAMER)

June 1, 2000 - February 1, 2001

Designed catalogs, directed photo shoots, created in-store signage, newspaper ads, and mailers; developed content with copywriters, buyers, and merchandisers; managed a small in-house team.

Art Director at Interactive Group Limited

June 1, 2005 - March 1, 2012

Led creative direction for campaigns; partnered with clients to develop branding and promotional materials, including jewelry brand Amara for Cookson Precious Metals.

Graphic Designer at Valpak

August 1, 2012 - January 1, 2021

Responsible for photo shoots, art direction, web design, print and brand development for various accounts, including upscale costume jewelry brands sold on HSN and QVC.

Graphic Designer at NCGA

January 1, 2022 - Present

Printing & Graphics; produced coupons, logos, and flyers; promoted to specialized Lean Team to optimize layouts for discerning clients on the West Coast and New York.

Graphic Designer at Valpak

January 1, 2022 - Present

Photo shoots, art direction, web design, print and brand development for upscale jewelry; led development of Amara brand and collaborated with franchises to produce coupons, logos, and flyers.

Graphic Designer at Marketing Associates USA

August 1, 1993 - March 1, 1996

Directed, budgeted and scheduled photo shoots; designed catalogs and directed photo shoots in-studio or outdoor locations; created in-store signage, newspaper ads, and mailers; developed content with copywriters, buyers and merchandisers; managed a small in-house team of copywriters and graphic designers.

Art Director at Beall’s

August 1, 1993 - March 1, 1996

Art direction for catalog, advertising and in-store materials; coordinated photo shoots and artwork.

Graphic Designer at Dillard’s

June 1, 2000 - February 1, 2001

Design and production support for advertising and promotional materials.

Senior Art Director at Dillard’s

May 1, 2003 - June 1, 2005

Ad agency style responsibilities within retail environment; concepting and designing ads.