1. ELLE | Art Director (iPad) | 02/11 — 02/12
Established a new visual identity that related to the print edition incorporating
video and feature extras.
Commissioned additional illustrative & photographic material for feature extras;
directed the development of concepts
Improved app quality by studying, reevaluating the design process and
implementing those changes; resulting in our first Webby nomination
Handled the issue’s set list
Managed a team of (3) three, editorial art directors
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KIZART@GMAIL.COM 404.931.2891
BRANDON KIZART-HAYNES
Art Director with over 12 years of graphic design experience in branding, web
& digital, marketing, and publishing with a proficiency in creative writing.
Client List | Vogue, New York Public Library, Universal Music Group, GQ, Nickelodeon,
Tribeca Film Institute, Fast Company, Scholastic, Coach Luxury, Cosmo.com, Essence,
People Magazine, Shutterstock.com, Lucky Magazine, & Hilton Worldwide
Skills | Adobe Suite, K4, Smart Connection, Quark, Microsoft Office, and AutoCad
QUALIFICATIONS
Georgia State University | Bachelor of Fine Arts in Graphic Design
Mercer University | Academic Concentration in Technical Communication
Mercer University | Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering
EDUCATION
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Beacon Hill Directive | Creative Direction | 02/2004 — Present
Manages the creative process from concept to completion
Supervises print production (marking-up & prepping files) & budget
Translates marketing objectives into clear creative strategies
Leads creative staff in the production of brand campaigns, promotional
and marketing materials (print, web and packaging)
Ensures visual communication standards are met
Oversees client pitches and proposals
Meets with upper management to explain campaign strategies & solutions
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The Onion | Art Director | 08/06 — 10/08
Produced NY Times bestseller Our Dumb World, a 256 pg. graphic atlas
Edited entries from a writing staff of 20 with the editor-in-chief
Managed a team of five (5) designers
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Complex Magazine | Senior Marketing Designer | 07/05 — 08/06
Created sales presentations, web & promotional materials, and in-book
advertorials for athletic, music & streetwear brands
Managed two (2) marketing associates
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Grant Design Collaborative | Designer | 07/02 — 09/04
Initiated projects, implemented strategy and monitored budgets
Oversaw press productions for a variety of projects
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