Kelly Eismann

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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.

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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.

  • 33 years' experience
  • Joined July 2025

Industry experience

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

Work experience· 20 roles

Co-Founder & Chief Creative Officer, Head of Design · Focust.ioMay 2024 – Oct 2025 · 1 yr 6 mos

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.

Co-Founder & Chief Creative Officer, Head of Design · Focust.ioMay 2024 – Oct 2025 · 1 yr 6 mos

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.

Co-Founder & Chief Creative Officer, Head of Design · Focust.ioMay 2024 – Oct 2025 · 1 yr 6 mos

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.

Co-Founder & Chief Creative Officer · Focust.ioJan 2024 – Jul 2025 · 1 yr 7 mos
Sr Presentation Design Specialist · CG Creative StudiosJan 2024 – Present · 2 yrs 11 mos
Creative Director · DMV.orgDec 2019 – Jul 2025 · 5 yrs 8 mos
Creative Director · DMV.orgMay 2019 – Oct 2025 · 6 yrs 6 mos
Creative Director · DMV.orgMay 2019 – Oct 2025 · 6 yrs 6 mos

Education

BA, Art, Graphic Design · San Diego State University1993 – 1998
BA · San Diego State University1993 – 1998
BA, Art, Graphic Design · San Diego State University1993 – 1998
BA, Art, Graphic Design · San Diego State University1993 – 1998

Certifications and awards· 7

LEAN/Agile Certification for Executives2030 – 2025
MIT XPRO Certification: Designing & Building AI Products & Services2025
LEAN/Agile Certification for Executives2030 – 2025
MIT Certification: Applied Generative AI in Digital Transformation2025

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