Hi there, I’m Kelly Eismann, a Creative Director and Brand Strategist with over two decades of experience shaping creative vision and brand strategy for global enterprises. I’m passionate about blending visual storytelling with AI-enabled content to push the boundaries of digital innovation and deliver measurable business outcomes. Currently I’m expanding my AI capabilities through MIT xPRO’s Designing & Building AI Products & Services certification and staying at the vanguard of AI-driven creative development. I thrive mentoring high-performing teams, guiding cross-functional collaboration between creative and engineering groups, and turning ambitious ideas into scalable, brand-aligned experiences.…

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Hi there, I’m Kelly Eismann, a Creative Director and Brand Strategist with over two decades of experience shaping creative vision and brand strategy for global enterprises. I’m passionate about blending visual storytelling with AI-enabled content to push the boundaries of digital innovation and deliver measurable business outcomes. Currently I’m expanding my AI capabilities through MIT xPRO’s Designing & Building AI Products & Services certification and staying at the vanguard of AI-driven creative development. I thrive mentoring high-performing teams, guiding cross-functional collaboration between creative and engineering groups, and turning ambitious ideas into scalable, brand-aligned experiences.…

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Hi there, I’m Kelly Eismann, a Creative Director and Brand Strategist with over two decades of experience shaping creative vision and brand strategy for global enterprises. I’m passionate about blending visual storytelling with AI-enabled content to push the boundaries of digital innovation and deliver measurable business outcomes.

Currently I’m expanding my AI capabilities through MIT xPRO’s Designing & Building AI Products & Services certification and staying at the vanguard of AI-driven creative development. I thrive mentoring high-performing teams, guiding cross-functional collaboration between creative and engineering groups, and turning ambitious ideas into scalable, brand-aligned experiences.

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Experience Level

Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Creative Director, Brand Consultant, Sr Presentation Design Specialist at Eismann Design
January 1, 2017 - Present
Craft and deliver world-class creative, visual narratives, and messaging across digital, experiential, and print ecosystems for global campaigns and high-profile events. Drive experiential design and visual storytelling initiatives that exceed KPIs and deliver major gains in market presence, impressions, and ROI. Produce executive-level event presentations for iconic brands including Apple, Disney, LinkedIn, Coca-Cola, and American Express, focusing on experiential launches and brand engagements. Define and execute brand strategies that solve development and compliance challenges while aligning business plans with measurable milestones and scalable growth opportunities. Build customized business support solutions, such as sales enablement tools, intranet guideline portals, and omni-channel templates, to ensure brand consistency and operational efficiency.
Sr Presentation Design Specialist at CG Creative Studios
January 1, 2024 - Present
Direct and produce executive-level presentations for large-scale corporate events and boutique VIP engagements, collaborating with senior leadership to craft storylines, visual narratives, and custom video treatments, while incorporating storyboard development and expert-level illustration skills where applicable. Serve as expert Presentation Design Specialist, Design Director, and go-to animator, crafting above-par motion graphics and illustrative storyboards for large-format enterprise-level internal and external events, driving on and off-stage design, and personally owning C-suite mainstage presentations. Oversee live event execution, providing on-site support for high-stakes presentations, real-time edits, and coordination with GFX operators to ensure optimal screen performance and presenter confidence.
Co-Founder & Chief Creative Officer at Focust.io
January 1, 2024 - July 30, 2025
Led end-to-end creative operations, UX design initiatives, and investor communications for multiple tech startups, ensuring cohesive alignment between product vision, user needs, and go-to-market strategy. Directed product vision, UX architecture, and interface design for B2B and B2C SaaS applications, building scalable design systems and collaborating across engineering and product teams to ensure seamless execution. Conducted A/B testing, usability testing, and user research to inform iterative product enhancements, improve user engagement, and optimize overall platform performance. Partnered with early-stage founders and development teams to translate technical capabilities into real-world applications, driving innovation and market differentiation via practical design thinking and strategic storytelling.
Creative Director at DMV.org
December 31, 2019 - July 30, 2025
Served as Creative Director for a high-volume, non-governmental third-party DMV service provider, overseeing a cross-functional team of 45 across UX, CX, and marketing. Redefined the corporate brand, including visual identity, tone of voice, and brand personality, while elevating UX and CX across consumer-facing digital platforms and online marketing campaigns. Provided strategic oversight and final approval for digital and web applications supporting core products/services. Managed a high-performing agile design team and partnered with product and engineering leads to coordinate sprint cycles, delivering software and development releases on schedule and aligned with quarterly forecasts.
Global Creative Director at Mitchell International, Inc.
December 30, 2017 - July 29, 2025
Developed and executed omni-channel creative and marketing campaigns across digital, interactive, print, SaaS, mobile, and sales enablement platforms, tailoring deliverables to audience-specific insights and brand objectives. Built and managed a 50+ person billable internal creative agency serving global marketing, product, and corporate teams with scalable, in-house creative services, managing 350-450 monthly project requests across 7 verticals. Redefined the corporate brand, including visual identity, tone of voice, and brand personality, while elevating UX and CX across consumer-facing digital platforms and online marketing campaigns. Led, mentored, and scaled cross-functional creative team in complex agency environment spanning B2B, SaaS, technology, finance, medical, and pharma sectors. Established a fully operational internal creative and event agency in 6 months, developing custom client tools, intake/workflow management tools, defining project types and complexity tiers, client
Creative Director, Brand Strategist, Sr Presentation Design Specialist at Eismann Design
January 1, 1993 - Present
Directed creative narrative by translating brand strategy into guidelines across digital, experiential, and print ecosystems to reinforce cohesive customer experiences and measurable business outcomes.
Sr Presentation Design Specialist at CG Creative Studios
April 1, 2016 - Present
Developed high-impact executive presentations aligned with brand messaging and creative guidelines; orchestrated motion graphics and live event presentation execution to drive audience engagement.
Co-Founder & Chief Creative Officer, Head of Design at Focust.io
May 1, 2024 - October 7, 2025
Led end-to-end creative and UX design operations for tech startups; directed product vision and scalable design systems, conducted usability testing, and improved user engagement with a 41% YoY increase in interactions.
Creative Director at DMV.org
May 1, 2019 - October 7, 2025
Directed creative strategy and UX/CX integration to redefine visual identity and digital presence; boosted organic search by 24% and overall engagement by 37% through synchronized multi-channel marketing initiatives.
Global Creative Director at Mitchell International, Inc.
June 1, 2017 - October 7, 2025
Developed omni-channel creative and UX campaigns; built and led an internal creative agency of 50+ professionals; delivered $18M in first-year cost savings by streamlining operations and unifying 132 sub-brands into a cohesive modular brand system.
Creative Director, Brand Strategist, Sr Presentation Design Specialist at Eismann Design
January 1, 1993 - Present
Directed creative narrative by translating brand strategy into creative guidelines across digital, experiential, and print ecosystems, reinforcing cohesive customer experiences and measurable business outcomes. Implemented experiential design and visual storytelling initiatives to enhance brand presence, ROI, and creative direction in high-profile financial and enterprise engagements. Produced executive-level event presentations for Apple, Disney, LinkedIn, Coca-Cola, and American Express, turning complex concepts into compelling visual narratives that drive customer engagement. Defined and executed comprehensive brand strategies and architected tailored business support solutions to elevate brand consistency and operational efficiency.
Sr Presentation Design Specialist at CG Creative Studios
April 1, 2016 - Present
Developed high-impact executive presentations aligning visual design with strategic brand messaging; revitalized enterprise relationships and reversed a $2.1B contract for an $8B client through precise creative interventions and refined messaging. Led motion graphics and live event presentation execution with cross-functional collaboration.
Co-Founder & Chief Creative Officer, Head of Design at Focust.io
May 1, 2024 - October 7, 2025
Led end-to-end creative and UX design operations, translating product vision into cohesive brand strategy and scalable design systems for tech startups. Conducted rigorous A/B and usability testing to optimize user engagement and achieved a 41% YoY increase in interaction.
Creative Director at DMV.org
May 1, 2019 - October 7, 2025
Directed creative strategy and UX/CX integration to redefine visual identity and digital presence for a high-volume nonprofit service provider; boosted organic search by 24% and engagement by 37% through multi-channel initiatives; oversaw agile design team delivering projects on schedule.
Global Creative Director at Mitchell International, Inc.
June 1, 2017 - October 7, 2025
Developed omni-channel creative and UX design campaigns, built and led an internal creative agency of 50+ professionals, and unified 132 sub-brands into a cohesive modular system, delivering $18M in first-year cost savings and elevating campaign execution.
Creative Director, Brand Strategist, Sr Presentation Design Specialist at Eismann Design
January 1, 1993 - Present
Directed creative vision and strategic brand messaging across digital, experiential, and print ecosystems, integrating innovative AI-driven digital content approaches to resonate with senior client stakeholders.
Sr Presentation Design Specialist at CG Creative Studios
April 1, 2016 - Present
Developed high-impact executive presentations that integrated visual design with strategic brand messaging, revitalized key enterprise relationships, and orchestrated motion graphics and live event presentation delivery.
Co-Founder & Chief Creative Officer, Head of Design at Focust.io
May 1, 2024 - October 7, 2025
Led end-to-end creative and UX design operations, directed product vision and interface design for SaaS applications, established scalable design systems, and conducted usability testing to drive engagement.
Creative Director at DMV.org
May 1, 2019 - October 7, 2025
Directed creative strategy and UX/CX integration, boosting organic search and engagement; managed agile design teams and provided strategic oversight for web and digital applications to support AI-driven content.
Group Creative Director at Mitchell International, Inc.
June 1, 2017 - October 7, 2025
Developed omni-channel campaigns translating brand strategy into digital, print, SaaS, mobile, and live experiences; built and led an internal creative agency of 50+; oversaw up to 450 monthly project requests and achieved significant cost savings while unifying 132 sub-brands into a cohesive brand system.

Education

BA, Art, Graphic Design at San Diego State University
August 1, 1993 - August 1, 1998
BA at San Diego State University
August 1, 1993 - August 1, 1998
BA, Art, Graphic Design at San Diego State University
August 1, 1993 - August 1, 1998
BA, Art, Graphic Design at San Diego State University
August 1, 1993 - August 1, 1998

Qualifications

LEAN/Agile Certification for Executives
January 11, 2030 - August 21, 2025
MIT XPRO Certification: Designing & Building AI Products & Services
October 1, 2025 - October 24, 2025
LEAN/Agile Certification for Executives
January 11, 2030 - October 7, 2025
MIT Certification: Applied Generative AI in Digital Transformation
September 30, 2025 - October 7, 2025
MIT Certification: Intro to AI-Based Product Design
August 14, 2025 - October 7, 2025
MIT XPRO Certification: Designing & Building AI Products & Services
January 11, 2030 - October 24, 2025
LEAN/Agile Certification for Executives
January 11, 2030 - October 7, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Software & Internet, Financial Services, Retail, Professional Services, Consumer Goods, Other, Computers & Electronics, Education

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Experience Level