Hello, My name is Kyle Heard and I am an art director/graphic artist/illustrator by trade. Some things I find inspiration in are music, The Universe, riding and working on motorcycles (particularly old Harleys™), ART, trains, sailboats, vintage things that just work, and dinosaurs.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
Senior Graphic Designer
Landmark Communications | Alpharetta, GA | August 2022 – Present
• Design and execute high-impact political advertising campaigns across print and digital platforms.
• Collaborate closely with campaign strategists to develop compelling visual concepts aligned with messaging goals.
• Manage multiple projects under tight deadlines while ensuring brand consistency and engagement.
• Oversee vendor coordination to ensure timely production and distribution of campaign materials.
• Provide strategic design input to enhance audience targeting and campaign effectiveness.
Graphic Designer
Chateau Printing | Greenville, NC | September 2023 – Present
• Develop custom graphic solutions for apparel, adhering to client specifications and brand guidelines.
• Optimize and prepare existing designs for screen printing, ensuring high-quality production standards.
• Process and refine files for embroidery, maintaining precision and consistency in design execution.
• Collaborate with production teams to ensure seamless workflow from design to final product.
• Manage concurrent design projects while adhering to strict deadlines.
Freelance Art Director/Graphic Designer
KyleHeard.com | January 2011 – Present
• Engage directly with clients to define project scope, budget, and deliverables.
• Conceptualize and execute comprehensive design projects, delivering high-quality branding and marketing collateral.
• Design and implement direct mail marketing campaigns, coordinating logistics with USPS for targeted distribution.
Art Director
R.M. Rose Co. | Dillard, GA | March 2013 – November 2017
• Spearheaded product and marketing strategies to support the relaunch of Georgia’s oldest registered distillery.
• Designed federally compliant spirit bottle labels, ensuring regulatory adherence.
• Developed promotional assets, including websites, printed materials, product displays, and antique-style signage.
Graphic Designer
Clash Graphics | Buckhead, GA | November 2013 – November 2014
• Collaborated with business owners and corporate marketing teams to develop tailored print and web graphic solutions.
• Thrived in a team-oriented environment, providing and incorporating design feedback.
• Managed print production logistics, ensuring artwork met printer specifications and order accuracy.
Ready to take your brand’s identity to the next level?
Contact me, I’d love to help.