Jim Kennelly
Kohl's Department Stores
Milwaukee, WI, USAI am currently a full-time packaging designer at Kohl's Department stores assigned to Kohl’s largest private label brand. Responsible for creating and evolving graphic solutions for brand packaging. Manage tight deadlines of multiple projects through concept, presentation, production and post-production.
I am always looking for new and exciting opportunities in the creative design field. I will continue to pursue my career by keeping my eye on current trends and branding solutions throughout my field. I am passionate about the work I do, and there is nothing I want more than to be happy with my work.
I am always looking for new and exciting opportunities in the creative design field. I will continue to pursue my career by keeping my eye on current trends and branding solutions throughout my field. I am passionate about the work I do, and there is nothing I want more than to be happy with my work.
Work Experience
Kohl's
Designer - Packaging
Responsible for creative brand development of Kohl’s private/exclusive, licensed and seasonal brands. Work closely with creative director, photo art directors and copywriters to create and evolve innovative solutions for brand packaging and in-store marketing. Regularly pitch creative ideas and concepts through internal client presentations.
September 2012
- Present
Wisconsin, United States
Kohl's
Production Designer - Packaging
Work closely with designers and art directors to ensure graphic integrity of print-ready files, maintain brand consistency and production standards. Uphold a strong design sense to adapt artwork on multiple forms and improve as needed.
September 2010
- September 2012
Wisconsin, United States
Jigsaw LLC
Freelance Art Director
Work closely with creative director to conceptualize, direct and execute design solutions for promotional material, direct mail and collateral.
August 2010
- September 2010
Wisconsin, United States
H2D Inc.
Graphic Designer
Collaborate with creative director on a wide range of strategic, creative and tactical services for small and mid-size businesses. Develop creative material for direct mail, collateral, digital and magazine ads.
May 2009
- April 2010
Wisconsin, United States
Road Rage Designs
Graphic Designer
Design and develop graphic solutions for vehicle wraps, truck lettering, wide format digital graphics and signs.
June 2007
- August 2008
Illinois, United States
Education
Illinois State University
Bachelor of Art - Graphic Design
August 2005
- May 2009
Normal, Illinois, United States
Skills
Adobe InDesign,
Adobe Photoshop,
Branding And Identity,
Illustration,
Packaging Design,
Print Production,
Typography,
Adobe Illustrator,
Color And Trend,