Senior Art Director & Graphic Designer with deep expertise in brand identity, packaging, CPG, retail, and omnichannel marketing. Known for building cohesive visual systems, leading cross-functional teams, and delivering campaigns that drive digital conversion performance.

Kate Sanders

Senior Art Director & Graphic Designer with deep expertise in brand identity, packaging, CPG, retail, and omnichannel marketing. Known for building cohesive visual systems, leading cross-functional teams, and delivering campaigns that drive digital conversion performance.

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Senior Art Director & Graphic Designer with deep expertise in brand identity, packaging, CPG, retail, and omnichannel marketing. Known for building cohesive visual systems, leading cross-functional teams, and delivering campaigns that drive digital conversion performance.

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Work Experience

Graphic Designer (Freelance) at Sunbrella
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2023
Designed promotional, advertorial and marketing comps; created logos, branding, key visuals, signage; contributed to retail campaigns and client campaigns.
Art Director at Midan Marketing (Freelance)
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2022
Directed branding campaigns for clients; designed logos, packaging, and in-store visuals; collaborated with marketing teams.
Designer (Freelance) at Delhaize / Food Lion
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2016
Created signage, in-store communications, and packaging for grocery retailers; supported retail campaigns.
Art Director / Branding Graphic Designer (Freelance) at Belk
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2015
Led branding programs, packaging, logos; designed signage and in-store communications; collaborated with cross-functional teams.
Graphic Design Intern (Graduate School) at Redbook Magazine
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2010
Developed + designed girl’s wovens for 3 seasons; created technical illustrations; sourced fabric and trims; prepared presentations for management reviews.
Art Director / Senior Graphic Designer (Freelance) at Multiple Clients
January 1, 2010 - Present
Lead brand identity development, campaign design, and art direction across print and digital; mentored junior designers; delivered omnichannel campaigns and improved conversion metrics.
Freelance Associate Fashion Designer at Gap Kids
January 1, 2007 - July 1, 2007
Designed women’s outerwear from concept to completion; created technical illustrations + presentation boards; designed logos, trims + prints; overseas coordination.
Designer at Esprit Outerwear
January 1, 2003 - January 1, 2006
Designed outerwear collections; created technical illustrations; coordinated with overseas offices.

Education

Master of Science, Communications Design at Pratt Institute
January 11, 2030 - July 2, 2026
Post-Baccalaureate, Visual Communication at School of the Art Institute of Chicago
January 11, 2030 - July 2, 2026
BFA, Graphic Design and Fashion Design at Savannah College of Art and Design
January 11, 2030 - July 2, 2026
Management Development Program at Harvard Business School
January 11, 2030 - July 2, 2026

Qualifications

Management Development Program
January 11, 2030 - July 2, 2026

Industry Experience

Retail, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Manufacturing, Other