I am a highly creative and multitalented Senior Graphic Designer with extensive experience in all stages of design, from concept to completion. I have worked across in-house creative services, publication departments, and design agencies, creating innovative marketing campaigns and visual artworks. I'm passionate about building strong client and vendor relationships and thrive in deadline-driven environments while keeping projects within budget. I specialize in a wide range of design forms including logos, brochures, packaging, and digital content, with a particular focus on bilingual marketing for English and Spanish markets. With professional experience in retail and global creative services, I always aim to deliver memorable and effective design solutions that meet customer and business needs.

Kurt A. Zauke

I am a highly creative and multitalented Senior Graphic Designer with extensive experience in all stages of design, from concept to completion. I have worked across in-house creative services, publication departments, and design agencies, creating innovative marketing campaigns and visual artworks. I'm passionate about building strong client and vendor relationships and thrive in deadline-driven environments while keeping projects within budget. I specialize in a wide range of design forms including logos, brochures, packaging, and digital content, with a particular focus on bilingual marketing for English and Spanish markets. With professional experience in retail and global creative services, I always aim to deliver memorable and effective design solutions that meet customer and business needs.

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I am a highly creative and multitalented Senior Graphic Designer with extensive experience in all stages of design, from concept to completion. I have worked across in-house creative services, publication departments, and design agencies, creating innovative marketing campaigns and visual artworks. I’m passionate about building strong client and vendor relationships and thrive in deadline-driven environments while keeping projects within budget.

I specialize in a wide range of design forms including logos, brochures, packaging, and digital content, with a particular focus on bilingual marketing for English and Spanish markets. With professional experience in retail and global creative services, I always aim to deliver memorable and effective design solutions that meet customer and business needs.

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Language

English
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Advanced

Work Experience

Specialist, Apple Retail at Apple, Inc.
January 1, 2022 - Present
Delivered exceptional customer service and provided tailored solutions regarding Apple products and services. Drove sales, built brand loyalty, and engaged with international customers both in store and online. Demonstrated Apple products through demos, personalization, and answered customer queries. Assisted customers in setting up and personalizing their new Apple products and provided troubleshooting advice.
Graphic Designer (Freelance) at KazDiseño
December 1, 2020 - Present
Conceptualized, designed, and produced periodicals, direct mail, advertisements, and posters. Created bilingual marketing campaigns for English and Spanish markets. Coordinated specifications for printing and mailings and managed contracts with photographers and illustrators for marketing content.
Lead Designer - Global Creative Services at Energizer Holdings, Inc.
December 31, 2020 - July 29, 2025
Developed and maintained brand guidelines to ensure consistency across international regions for packaging, POP displays, and social media. Designed packaging and production materials for multiple battery brands and lighting products for LATAM. Provided design and marketing direction to internal teams and external agencies. Photographed product samples and communicated with factories to secure product IDs and manuals for production.
Associate Art Director - Batteries LATAM at Spectrum Brands, Inc.
December 31, 2018 - July 29, 2025
Created corporate branding guidelines for international regions focusing on packaging, POP displays, and social media. Customized packaging and marketing messages for Spanish and Portuguese markets. Oversaw design production from concept to print for various product lines. Managed relationships with factories to ensure production accuracy. Supported product development and marketing strategies.
Senior Graphic Designer - LATAM at Spectrum Brands, Inc.
June 30, 2012 - July 29, 2025
Designed multilingual packaging, advertisements, and POP displays for multiple brands. Produced prototypes and handled factory documentation for production. Ensured consistent communication between design, product managers, and marketing teams. Created design solutions that effectively communicated product features to consumers.
Senior Graphic Designer at Redline Media Group
June 30, 2011 - July 29, 2025
Created all print visual designs including typography, visual concepts, and logos. Coordinated with art directors, project managers, and account representatives to ensure effective client messaging.
Graphic Designer at MAPA - Miccosukee Indian Tribe of Florida
February 29, 2008 - July 29, 2025
Developed a job file system to maintain graphic files for efficient processing. Designed brochures, periodicals, direct mail, posters, banners, web banners, and merchandise for various tourism locations. Collaborated with team members on projects.
Graphic Designer (Contract) at Bromley Communications
January 31, 2006 - July 29, 2025
Conceptualized, designed, and produced periodicals, direct mail, advertisements, and posters. Designed bilingual marketing campaigns and coordinated with printing and mailing services. Managed contracts with photographers and illustrators for advertising components.

Education

Master of Fine Arts at Full Sail University
January 1, 2008 - December 31, 2010
Bachelor of Science at Illinois State University
January 1, 2000 - December 31, 2004
Associate in Arts at College of DuPage
January 1, 1998 - December 31, 2000

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Retail, Consumer Goods, Manufacturing, Media & Entertainment, Travel & Hospitality