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’m passionate about creating visually compelling brands and communications, collaborating with teams, and delivering practical design solutions that meet client goals.…

Kimberly Kramer

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’m passionate about creating visually compelling brands and communications, collaborating with teams, and delivering practical design solutions that meet client goals.…

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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’m passionate about creating visually compelling brands and communications, collaborating with teams, and delivering practical design solutions that meet client goals.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Graphic Designer at Valpak
August 1, 2012 - January 1, 2021
Graphic design and branding for upscale jewelry brands; photo shoots, art direction, web design, print; brand development for jewelry lines including Ciro, Vivienne Becker, Vitrina, Cheva; lead creative for Amara (Cookson Precious Metals); produced coupons, logos, and flyers; supported franchises across USA and Canada; promoted to Lean Team for optimized layouts.
Graphic Designer at Valpak
January 1, 2022 - Present
Graphic design and branding for jewelry brands; continued photo shoots, art direction, web design, print; brand development; current role in Raleigh location.
Art Director at Interactive Group Limited
June 1, 2005 - March 1, 2012
Art direction and concepting for ads; collaborated with copywriters and account executives; managed design for multiple clients; Tampa, FL.
Senior Art Director at Dillard's
August 1, 1996 - June 1, 2000
Senior Art Director; ad agency-style responsibilities; concepting and designing ads; coordination with copywriters and account executives.
Senior Art Director at Dillard's
May 1, 2003 - June 1, 2005
Senior Art Director; continued responsibilities at Dillard's.
Art Director at Beall’s
August 1, 1993 - March 1, 1996
Art Director at Beall’s; Bradenton, FL; in-store and catalog advertising and materials.
Graphic Designer at Marketing Associates USA
August 1, 1993 - March 1, 1996
Graphic designer for Marketing Associates USA; Bradenton, FL; designed marketing materials and ads; collaboration with photographers, copywriters, and buyers.
Art Director at Beall’s
August 1, 1993 - March 1, 1996
Art Director at Beall’s; Bradenton, FL; in-store and catalog advertising.
Ad Agency Designer/Art Director at Marketing Associates USA
June 1, 2000 - February 1, 2001
Ad agency work; concepting and designing ads for Interland, Lowe's, Verizon, Essilor, Splenda, Burger King, Tropicana, Bellsouth and more; maintained close communication with copywriters and account executives.
Graphic Designer & Art Director at Kramer Kimberly
August 1, 2014 - September 1, 2016
Graphic design and art direction; Tampa, FL; Aug 2014 - Sep 2016.

Education

Bachelor’s of Science in Graphic Design at University of Florida
August 1, 1983 - June 1, 1988
Online Web Certificate at Strayer University
January 11, 2030 - February 9, 2026

Qualifications

Online Web Certificate
January 11, 2030 - February 9, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Retail, Professional Services, Software & Internet, Other
    paper Dillards Print Catalog For Customers

    As a past Senior Art Director of Dillard’s, I created ROP’s, brochures, customer catalogs and in-store signage. In addition to creating this catalog using In-Design, I hired the models, planned and directed the photo shoot, as well as help organize the merchandise. Once the shoot was completed, I put the catalog together and was assisted by a senior copywriter to complete the project.