Senior Art Director, Art Director, Graphic Designer—I have gained experience in those roles. I am a teammate to count on to pitch in or take the lead and exceed expectations. Always top of mind: Project goals, audience, branding and opportunities to elevate.

At big ad agencies, smaller creative firms, in-house and in publishing, I have had chances to collaborate with teams across channels and to be a multichannel person. Print has been a primary focus, balanced with digital design.

I am game to grow and try new things! Definitely on board with the chance to innovate and do something better, I am curious, flexible, dedicated and I build great relationships. Listening, learning, laughing along the way: That’s me.

Interested in a chat? Shoot me an email! I’m at kbowker411@gmail.com.

 

So, this is what happens when good Polaroid film goes bad! It makes for a unique souvenir. Someone found an old camera in the office and made the rounds.

 
 

Professional Strengths

  • Collaboration as a pitch-in problem solver or a hands-on creative lead, from concept to completion.

  • Strategically developing and editing content to tell stories clearly (visuals and text; ideally with wit!).

  • Concept exploration, presentation, flexible art and photo direction, thoughtful design and production.

  • Hitting marks for overlapping projects at different phases. Streamlining processes when possible.

  • Pivoting, focused on deadlines and management of projects, staff and budget.

  • Utilizing InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, Acrobat, WoodWing content management system, and Squarespace; experience with Shopify, Mailchimp, Microsoft Word and Excel.

A Few Favorites

  • Movies, movie history, super series and their standout makers. Everyone should know and love Cary Grant. And Lauren Bacall, “The Swan,” Sidney Poitier, Ann Bancroft, Newman and Redford, “M.A.S.H.,” Steve Martin, “Ghostbusters,” John Hughes, Jeff Goldblum, David Bowie, Juliette Binoche, “Amelie,” Emma Thompson, Alan Rickman,* “A Good Year,” Wes Anderson, Jason Schwartzman, Sofia Coppola, “Sherlock,” Stanley Tucci, “Nigella Bites,” Richard Curtis, Kate Winslet, Alan Cumming, “I’ll Have What Phil’s Having,” Bradley Cooper, Octavia Spencer, “Crazy Rich Asians,” Rashida Jones…and IMDb.

  • Travel: Some call it wanderlust. I call it common sense.

  • Exhibit and fashion design combos: I love how they draw you in, let you explore and fill your head with ideas. Amazing examples: the Alexander McQueen: Savage Beauty and Mary Quant exhibitions.

  • Photography: How many magazines and catalogs have I collected for the photos alone? Too many?

  • Baking: I'm known for my chocolate and peanut butter marbled meringues. Maybe you'll see!

*Bonus points go to Alan Rickman. Before he was Severus Snape, he was a graphic designer! He even started a studio back in the day.