Kyle Henry

UX/UI and Brand Designer

2017 – Present

• Designed and developed responsive websites and user interfaces using Figma, XD, HTML, CSS, and Bootstrap, ensuring optimal user experiences across devices.

• Created cohesive brand identities, including logos, visual assets, and marketing materials tailored to clients’ target audiences, ensuring visual consistency and alignment with business goals.

• Conducted user research and usability testing, enhancing user engagement and improving navigation to boost overall user experience.

• Implemented SEO strategies, improving website traffic, organic rankings, and visibility through targeted content optimization.

• Leveraged AI tools and automation to streamline workflows, accelerate prototyping, and enhance productivity, ensuring timely and high-quality design deliverables.

UX/UI and Graphic Designer

2022 – 2023

• Developed custom HTML/CSS email campaigns that boosted user engagement, conversions, and overall communication effectiveness.

• Designed visually compelling marketing materials aligned with corporate branding standards for both digital and print channels.

• Collaborated with marketing, sales, and IT teams to ensure digital initiatives met business objectives, enhancing team collaboration and efficiency.

• Focused on enhancing user experience through UX/UI design, improving site usability and ensuring seamless navigation.

• Used analytics tools to track campaign performance, identify areas for improvement, and ensure measurable results aligned with business goals.

Brand Designer

2021 – 2022

• Created and managed brand guidelines to ensure consistent application across digital and physical assets, including packaging, apparel graphics, and web content.

• Collaborated with marketing and sales teams to develop and execute successful product launches, supporting strategic business objectives.

• Produced high-quality design assets that communicated the brand’s values and enhanced product visibility.

• Worked cross-functionally to align branding strategies with business goals, ensuring brand consistency across all channels.

• Applied creative problem-solving and visual storytelling skills to turn complex design ideas into engaging, impactful content.

Senior Designer & Branding Specialist

2016 – 2020

• Designed a variety of branding materials, including trade show banners, logos, and promotional items, ensuring accuracy, color consistency, and layout alignment.

• Streamlined production workflows, reducing turnaround times while maintaining high-quality standards and enhancing team efficiency.

• Collaborated with clients to ensure their branding goals were met, delivering effective marketing solutions that improved visibility and engagement.

• Mentored junior designers, enhancing team skills and optimizing workflow processes to improve productivity.

• Ensured brand consistency across both digital and physical marketing assets, contributing to increased brand presence and customer engagement.

Graphic Designer Prepress

2015 – 2016

• Utilized Adobe Illustrator to adjust designs for printing, including color correction to PMS standards, embedding typography, resizing, and creating bleeds for edge-to-edge printing.

• Employed Adobe Photoshop for image optimization, ensuring photographs were scaled and adjusted to the required resolution for large-format printing.

• Managed the setup and operation of VUTEk and Teckwin large-format printers, achieving high-quality print results through advanced settings and calibration techniques.

• Converted design files to appropriate formats (e.g., TIFF, EPS, PDF) and used Fiery prepress software to queue print jobs, maximizing material efficiency by arranging multiple prints within the same media area.

• Created and assembled comprehensive print layouts with crop marks, registration marks, and color bars, ensuring precise printing and accurate cutting and finishing.

• Collaborated with the design and prepress teams to optimize color correction, size, and resolution, and performed troubleshooting and regular maintenance on printers to ensure consistent performance and prevent downtime.

Graphic Designer

2015 – 2015

• Utilized specialized software to convert vector graphics into high-quality embroidery files, ensuring precise stitch types and densities. Developed and maintained a comprehensive archiving system for digital files, facilitating easy retrieval and efficient workflow management.

• Enhanced and prepared client-provided artwork for digitization by addressing pixelation and design inconsistencies using Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign. Converted raster images to vector formats and applied advanced graphic design techniques to produce print-ready designs.

• Worked closely with team members to review and refine design files, optimizing color correction, size adjustments, and resolution. Shared expertise in graphic design and digitizing software to assist in overcoming technical challenges and improving overall design quality.

• Conducted regular maintenance and troubleshooting of embroidery machines and digitizing software to ensure smooth operation and minimize downtime. Diagnosed and resolved technical issues promptly, maintaining high standards of quality and efficiency in all projects.

• Systematically labeled and tagged images, vector files, and embroidery designs for quick identification and access. Regularly updated the archive, adding new projects and removing outdated files to maintain an optimal digital library. Actively participated in brainstorming sessions and collaborative projects, contributing creative ideas and technical solutions to enhance team performance.

Graphic Designer

2013 – 2015

• Skillfully interacted with customers to create or recreate designs in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop, ensuring high satisfaction levels by delivering personalized and timely solutions for garment printing needs.

• Expertly set up and managed various printing techniques including silkscreen, vinyl and heat transfers, and direct-to-garment (DTG) printing, adapting to different client requirements and ensuring high-quality outcomes.

• Produced precise vector designs in Illustrator and digitized them for embroidery applications, maintaining strict adherence to customer specifications and quality standards.

• Utilized Adobe Illustrator and InDesign to create detailed layouts for large format printing projects such as stickers, car magnets, decals, business cards, and brochures, ensuring clear and effective visual communication.

• Meticulously managed inventory and maintained accurate product data, contributing to efficient operations and seamless workflow within the store.

Graphic Design Intern

2012 – 2012

• Compiled and organized comprehensive data on various festivals and events using Excel, ensuring accurate and accessible information for marketing campaigns and client presentations.

• Developed visually appealing flyers for a range of events and promotional activities, utilizing design principles and software skills to create engaging and effective marketing materials.

• Created high-quality web graphics to enhance the visual appeal of the agency’s online presence, contributing to improved user experience and brand consistency across digital platforms.

• Worked closely with senior designers and marketing professionals to brainstorm and execute creative concepts, gaining valuable insights and experience in a fast-paced agency environment.

• Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills by efficiently handling multiple design tasks and meeting tight deadlines, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality work.

GED

Bachelor of Arts

Skills: Color Theory · Storytelling · Marketing Design