Creative Director who builds teams and brand experiences that punch above their weight.
I'm Kathleen, a design-driven creative leader shaping immersive brand storytelling across physical (and digital) spaces.
Fast Facts:
13 Years Agency/Design Experience • 6 Years Leading Teams • 15+ Industries Served
Based in Chicago, Illinois
Areas of Expertise
Serving industries from home improvement to healthcare, in both B2C and B2B markets.
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Merchandising Displays
Aisle Reinventions
Shop-in-Shops
Packaging Design
Wayfinding & Signage
Shopper Marketing
Customer Journey Optimization
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Trade Show Booths
Showrooms
Experience Centers
Event Experiences & Pop-Ups
Window Displays & Installations
Environmental Graphic Design
Experiential Marketing
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“Phygital” Touchpoints
UX/UI Design
Multi-Channel Integrated Campaigns
Extended Reality (AR/VR/XR)
Omnichannel Experience Strategy
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End-to-End Project Leadership
Creative Direction, Strategy, and Execution
Creative Brief Development
Vendor Management
Thought Leadership
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Complex Project Management
Cross-Functional Team Leadership
Workflow Optimization
Team & Culture Building
Strategic Client Guidance
Business Development & Support
An phygital experience that changed the game at The Home Depot.
A cross-functional design approach to Kichler Lighting's retail presence helped them secure a once-in-a-decade invitation to lead at The Home Depot, establishing a lasting presence with an engaging, omnichannel solution.
Featured Work
Kichler Lighting
Experience Center
Branded Environment
Transforming a twice-a-year trade show presence into a dynamic, year-round brand experience center.
uniball & POSCA
at IMG Academy
High-Tech Retail Experience
From shelf to self-expression: Turning a bookstore corner into a high-tech creativity hub that makes pen brands personal.
Cohere Beauty
Trade Show Booth
Trade Show Transformation
A beauty brand gets a beautiful trade show glow up.
Brizo Steam Shower
AR Experience
Digital Innovation
A digital experience that’s just as calming as steam showers.
Beyond Creative Direction
My leadership identifies and transforms insights into action, within organizations and across the design industry.
From building internal initiatives that support people and operations, to writing trend reports that guide creative teams, to speaking at design conferences and universities, my leadership approach is rooted in clarity, collaboration, and purpose.
“Kathleen is at the top of her game. She keeps standards high across everything she touches, is thorough in her process and transparent in her communication. I have no feedback on how she could improve her leadership of her team, building of the culture, working with other teams at the agency, or work in her area of expertise.”
— Sr. Director, Simon/Myers
