Kyle Confehr
Graphic Designer, Creative Services · Pennsylvania Ballet
Philadelphia, PA
In My Own Words
Kyle has been working in the visual design field for 10+ years. From the concept and creation of large scale signage and large format printing to letter press and screen printing.
Kyle also has a strong background in illustration and typography. This has landed him work with Zoo York Skateboards, Warner Brothers Entertainment, The Dallas Observer, The Dallas Child and Whole Foods Market.
With experience in art direction and management, Kyle's skills excel in the apparel industry as well as editorial and graphic design.
Work Experience
Graphic Designer, Creative Services
Pennsylvania Ballet2017 – Present
Create graphics for and maintain brand aesthetic across the organization's various affiliate programs; School of Pennsylvania Ballet, Pennsylvania Ballet II, Community Engagement and Marketing & Development.
Senior Graphic Designer
kyleconfehr.com2005 – Present
Kyle has been illustrating graphics digitally and non-digitally for almost 10+ years now. Working within the entertainment and print industries. This has also landed him illustration work within the action sports industry with companies such as; Redbull, Nutcase Helmets and Zoo York Skateboards.
Store Graphic Artist
Whole Foods Market2014 – 2017
Design, Direct and Facilitate in-store graphics and signage as well as out of store events and promotions. This ranges from brochures, flyers, posters, banners, e-blast and web graphics to large format printing, hand lettering and graphic design. Technical/software skills: Advanced knowledge of the current Adobe CS, as well as VersaWorks and a basic understanding of Microsoft Office.
Sign Fabricator & Designer
The Profile Image2007 – 2010
Create and install printed and vinyl materials on various surfaces such as; cars, wall murals, windows, and trucks. Basic construction skills are necessary for some tasks but a knowledge of Corel Draw, Adobe CS and Versaworks or other vinly ripping software is necessary.
Apparel Design Intern
Zoo York Skateboards2008 – 2009
Prep apparel illustrations and graphics for print or "Tek packing." Worked closely with Typographer, Illustrator and Senior Designers for illustration and typography graphics that were current in pop culture as well as trending in the current NYC graffiti scene.
In addition to basic design skills and "coffee runs" etc. Lateral collaboration within the umbrella company of Zoo York (at the time) Ecko Unlimited and Ecko Red was common and often necessary in order for product to be sent out or released on time. This also involved a lot of tek packing.
