Kelly D Williams

I thoroughly enjoyed my role as Creative Director for DVS Shoe Company, where I was responsible for managing the direction of a well-respected global brand. Some of the brand upgrades I implemented were: Mission Statement, Updated Marketing Campaigns, Progression of Brand Identity, Creative Direction of all Global Marketing Messages, Collaborations, etc. The brand is constantly moving fast, just the way I like it.

Brand Manager & Creative Director for Fallen Footwear of Black Box Distribution. Reported to President of company, duties included forecasting trends, offering creative direction on marketing initiatives, overseeing product design & ideation, and leading a talented team of designers and developers to create compelling product while introducing the brand to new markets.

Responsibilities include facilitating Artist Collaborations and management/creation of design assets for top apparel brands Altamont and éS Skateboarding. Additional duties include conceptualizing seasonal graphic direction and forecasting trends by way of international research.

Distrikt is an international design studio that utilizes the power of collaboration. As Principal and Creative Director, my focus was to help good brands become great brands with services ranging from Art Direction to Creative Marketing Strategies and Consulting. Projects included work for brands such as Burton, Nike 6.0, Carmichael Gallery of Contemporary Art, Teton Gravity Research, and Atomic. Additionally, my work with Distrikt was featured in the acclaimed corporate identity design annual "Los Logos" and published in the graphic design sourcebook "This Is Textbook."

As Burton Snowboard's high-end clothing line, Analog was at the forefront of contemporary fashion and boardsport function, always producing quality product with thoughtful design. Duties included working with sponsored athletes to create signature series garments, designing visual and technical graphics, and forecasting trends by way of international research.