Kristen Newman
Creative Director · HOM Essence
Huntington Beach, CA
Work Experience
Creative Director
HOM Essence2015 – Present
Work on product design and development for many large corporations, research new trends and keep up to date on what patterns and styles are popular, and create coordinating trend boards and product presentations to be used in sales meetings. Also handle all product photography, as well as prep all final artwork for print, complete with individual specification sheets for each product. Attend sales meetings and trade shows.
Graphic Designer
Anna's Linens2013 – 2015
Worked in the Marketing Department on a variety of projects including but not limited to creating bi-weekly print ads, daily email campaigns, social media images, product packaging and labeling, and assorted signage to be used in retail stores nation-wide. Also, coordinated photography management and worked directly with photographers on image direction and approval.
Freelance Graphic Designer
ASE Print & Graphics2013 – 2013
Work with a broad spectrum of clients designing various projects such as identity systems, clothing, posters, banners, brochures, etc.
Graphic Designer
JEM Unlimited Iron2013 – 2013
Designed identity system for the company. Also, assisted with payroll, invoicing, scheduling, and many other various tasks within the office.
Graphic Design & Layout Artist
NiteGuide Media2012 – 2013
Responsible for entire operation regarding magazine, including but not limited to designing layouts and spreads, writing various editorials, creating advertisements, and editing and proofing each issue before sending to print.
Graphic Design Intern
Quiksilver2011 – 2011
Assisted in the T-Shirt Design Department using Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign on Mac OS X. Created layouts for merchandise books for buyers. Organized color books for upcoming seasons. Assisted in various merchandise photo shoots.