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.