Kit Kinseth

Digital Graphic Designer & Art Director

About

Highly accomplished Graphic Designer and Art Director with over a decade of experience in crafting impactful multi-channel marketing assets and editorial content. Proven ability to lead creative projects from concept to completion, optimize workflows, and drive brand revitalization through strategic design and effective team leadership. Seeking to leverage expertise in visual communication and project management to deliver innovative solutions in a dynamic creative environment.

Work Experience

Graphic Designer

BURNS MARKETING

Apr 2021 - Jul 2025

Fort Collins, CO, US

Led the design and execution of multi-channel digital marketing materials for diverse brands, ensuring brand consistency and timely delivery of high-quality assets.

  • Designed and executed diverse digital marketing materials, including eCommerce assets, email campaigns, social media graphics, and presentation decks, for a variety of brands.
  • Ensured 100% compliance with brand guidelines and project briefs, consistently meeting tight deadlines for all deliverables.
  • Optimized and delivered final assets for seamless deployment across digital platforms and high-quality press-ready print production.
  • Presented compelling creative decks to internal and external stakeholders, enhancing clarity and systematization in project communication.

Freelance Art Director

LONG THREAD MEDIA

Jul 2019 - Mar 2025

Fort Collins, CO, US

Directed and designed comprehensive editorial content and marketing materials across digital and print platforms, from concept through final production.

  • Directed and designed end-to-end editorial content for craft magazines, eBooks, and print books, from initial concept to final publication.
  • Orchestrated and directed professional photo shoots, ensuring visual consistency and thematic alignment for editorial and marketing campaigns.
  • Developed a broad spectrum of digital and print marketing materials, including social media graphics, advertisements, and infographics.
  • Managed critical vendor relationships and production timelines, ensuring timely coordination and approval of final artwork for print and digital distribution.

Contract Studio Designer

OTTER PRODUCTS

Jul 2019 - Jan 2021

Fort Collins, CO, US

Developed multi-channel marketing assets and sustainable packaging solutions for B2B and DTC campaigns, while optimizing creative workflows.

  • Developed comprehensive multi-channel marketing assets (digital, print, email, presentations, social media) for OtterBox's B2B and DTC campaigns.
  • Designed production-ready, sustainable packaging solutions, adhering to brand guidelines and environmental standards.
  • Streamlined and managed creative asset workflows, significantly enhancing organization, consistency, and efficiency across all project deliverables.

Art Director

F+W MEDIA

Jun 2012 - Jul 2019

Fort Collins, CO, US

Led art direction and design for a diverse portfolio of editorial and promotional content, driving efficiency, team development, and brand revitalization.

  • Directed and designed a diverse portfolio of editorial and promotional content, including print magazines, online bookazines, eBooks, and lookbooks.
  • Led and mentored a team of junior designers and production artists, providing creative direction and support to elevate overall team output.
  • Oversaw and directed comprehensive photo shoots, managing freelance talent to capture high-quality lifestyle and product imagery.
  • Negotiated vendor costs and optimized shoot budgets, consistently delivering high-quality assets while achieving cost efficiencies.
  • Conceptualized and successfully launched four new magazine titles, expanding market reach to young crafter demographics and driving brand revitalization for legacy titles.

Education

Graphic Design & Fiber Arts

COLORADO STATE UNIVERSITY

Magna Cum Laude

Aug 2008 - May 2012

Fort Collins, CO, US

Courses

  • Melanie Metts Graphic Design Scholarship Recipient

Projects

OttterBox Instagram post

Social post for OtterBox sale

Little Looms magazine spread

Art direction, template design and layout for this Holiday issue

Little Looms magazine spread

Art direction, template design, photo retouching and layout

Facebook Ad for Farm and Fiber Knits

Facebook ad for new knitting magazine for Long Thread Media

Cover for Little Looms Magazine

Art direction, template design and layout for this Holiday issue

Otterbox email gif

Gif design for a Mod 1 email

Choirs of America one sheeter

One sheet design for Choirs of America

Little Looms summer photoshoot style sheet

One page of a multi-page shoot plan for Little Looms Summer 2025

OtterBox The Drop design exploration

Concepts for The Drop featuring new case designs

OtterBox homepage banner for spring sale

Burns Marketing job

Feb 2025 - Feb 2025

Photoshop work on images in the scene, implemented into email, social, and paid advertising.

Skills

Graphic Design

  • Adobe Creative Suite
  • Photoshop
  • Lightroom
  • InDesign
  • Illustrator
  • Layout Design
  • Typography

Art Direction

  • Creative Direction
  • Visual Storytelling
  • Photo Shoot Direction
  • Brand Consistency

Digital Marketing

  • eCommerce
  • Email Campaigns
  • Social Media Marketing
  • Digital Assets
  • Presentation Design
  • Infographics

Print Production

  • Pre-press
  • Print Optimization
  • Editorial Design
  • Packaging Design

Project Management

  • Workflow Optimization
  • Asset Management
  • Vendor Management
  • Timeline Management
  • Stakeholder Communication
  • Budget Management

Content Strategy

  • Editorial Content
  • Storyboarding
  • Brand Refresh
  • Concept Development
  • Ideation

Team Leadership

  • Mentorship
  • Creative Team Leadership
  • Collaboration