Kyle Holtgren
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FX
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Entertainment Providers
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300 - 400 Employee
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Art Director, Integrated Design
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Aug 2022 - Present
Los Angeles, California, United States As Art Director-Integrated Design, I create style guides for FX Originals to serve as guidelines for designers and vendors, reformat both motion and static assets for social and paid media, create motion posters and concepts for custom designs, collaborate on deck and presentation development, provide design feedback and direction on brand assets to production artists, freelancers, and internal/external stakeholders, collaborate and strategize with Director of Integrated Design on digital… Show more As Art Director-Integrated Design, I create style guides for FX Originals to serve as guidelines for designers and vendors, reformat both motion and static assets for social and paid media, create motion posters and concepts for custom designs, collaborate on deck and presentation development, provide design feedback and direction on brand assets to production artists, freelancers, and internal/external stakeholders, collaborate and strategize with Director of Integrated Design on digital marketing and design initiatives, attend creative briefs, departmental meetings, creative review sessions, and informational/training sessions with digital partners, and identify emerging trends and technologies to improve design, workflow, and collaboration. Show less
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Warner Bros. Entertainment
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United States
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Entertainment Providers
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700 & Above Employee
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Producer, Digital Content
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Apr 2021 - Aug 2022
Burbank, California, United States As a Producer/Editor for Warner Bros. Global Brands & Experiences division (GBE), I created original native video and motion graphics content for social pages primarily for DC Comics initiatives. I brainstormed, researched, and pitched content to support key WB brand campaigns and storylines, contributed to social media calendar - including global channels, ideated and built content templates and formats that are both platform-specific and appealing to core fans and casual fans, produced and… Show more As a Producer/Editor for Warner Bros. Global Brands & Experiences division (GBE), I created original native video and motion graphics content for social pages primarily for DC Comics initiatives. I brainstormed, researched, and pitched content to support key WB brand campaigns and storylines, contributed to social media calendar - including global channels, ideated and built content templates and formats that are both platform-specific and appealing to core fans and casual fans, produced and edited promotional content that supported key brand initiatives, (i.e. Consumer Products, Gaming, Film & TV launches), curated and organized footage, music beds, and media for content packages, and produced and shot on-site content at key events exclusively for WB's social pages. I also helped manage third-party agencies through creative direction and approvals.
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Designer
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Jan 2019 - Apr 2021
Los Angeles, California, United States As a Designer at WarnerMedia, I created compelling and dynamic visuals primarily for DC Entertainment across various channels. I produced and often art directed campaigns that included static ads, motion graphic ads, and videos promoting our array of DC content to fans, potential and existing subscribers, and the general public. I have also designed and art directed experiential events aimed at DC fan engagement as well as the graphics package and set design for a DC-themed reality show. I… Show more As a Designer at WarnerMedia, I created compelling and dynamic visuals primarily for DC Entertainment across various channels. I produced and often art directed campaigns that included static ads, motion graphic ads, and videos promoting our array of DC content to fans, potential and existing subscribers, and the general public. I have also designed and art directed experiential events aimed at DC fan engagement as well as the graphics package and set design for a DC-themed reality show. I also worked on other Warner brands such as EllenTube and the WB Shop.
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Lucky Brand
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United States
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Apparel & Fashion
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700 & Above Employee
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Post-production Manager
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Apr 2018 - Oct 2018
Los Angeles, CA At Lucky Brand's in-house photo studio, I was responsible for the retouching of all product photography. I managed the post-production process from start to finish, used various vendors for outsourcing, quality checked all assets, performed additional retouching, and handed off to our Ecommerce and Wholesale departments for uploading to our website and use in the market. I made sure all photos were consistent with Lucky Brand's standards.
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Signal Financial Federal Credit Union
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United States
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Financial Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Graphic Designer & Social Media Manager
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Dec 2016 - Jun 2018
Washington D.C. Metro Area I was responsible for creating both print and digital marketing deliverables (digital content, print content, ads, etc.) according to the credit union’s established branding guidelines. I planned and created advertising content, both internally and member-facing, including radio/TV ads, in-branch promotions and special events. I was also responsible for maintaining the credit union’s website, managing its presence in social media, and for the curation and creation of content.
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Humdinger Productions
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United States
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Events Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Creative Director
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Sep 2015 - Dec 2016
Crofton, Maryland As Creative Director, I conceptualized and developed designs of environments for events, concerts, and installations for a variety of clients. I was responsible for assessing the client’s needs by reviewing creative briefs, strategic goals and brand guidelines as well as face to face client interaction. I partnered with our Project Manager, Tour Manager and a team of product vendors to bring our creative ideas to life. The Humdinger team and I strategized the best approach and provided the… Show more As Creative Director, I conceptualized and developed designs of environments for events, concerts, and installations for a variety of clients. I was responsible for assessing the client’s needs by reviewing creative briefs, strategic goals and brand guidelines as well as face to face client interaction. I partnered with our Project Manager, Tour Manager and a team of product vendors to bring our creative ideas to life. The Humdinger team and I strategized the best approach and provided the appropriate level of illustrations, renderings and written content. Show less
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Creative Marketing Director/ Production Specialist
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Jun 2015 - Sep 2015
Miami, FL At this startup clothing brand, I created and managed web content including photography, graphics, and social media content. I also assisted in product design, overseeing the production process to make sure tech packs were completed and that product was arriving on time.
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Peace Love World, LLC
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United States
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Retail Apparel and Fashion
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1 - 100 Employee
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Marketing Designer, Product Designer and Sourcing Coordinator
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Mar 2013 - Jun 2015
Miami, FL As Product Designer, Sourcing Coordinator, and Marketing Designer for this world-renowned lifestyle brand, I was in charge of the Accessories Division and email marketing. I managed all accessories development from conceptualization to delivery by following trends, creating SKU plans, designing product and sourcing from various factories overseas and domestically. Working in the Marketing Department, I was in charge of creating and overseeing all digital marketing collateral (email blasts, web… Show more As Product Designer, Sourcing Coordinator, and Marketing Designer for this world-renowned lifestyle brand, I was in charge of the Accessories Division and email marketing. I managed all accessories development from conceptualization to delivery by following trends, creating SKU plans, designing product and sourcing from various factories overseas and domestically. Working in the Marketing Department, I was in charge of creating and overseeing all digital marketing collateral (email blasts, web content, social media content), video shooting/editing and photo retouching. Show less
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Heys Luggage International
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Canada
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Wholesale
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1 - 100 Employee
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Art and Design Project Manager
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Apr 2012 - Mar 2013
Miami/Fort Lauderdale Area As Art and Design Project Manager for the leader in hard-side fashionable luggage, I was responsible for all retail point-of-purchase collateral, advertisements, e-mail blasts, sales infographics, web graphics and product photography. I also acted as a brand manager, overseeing multiple private and licensed brands within Heys USA Group. I delegated projects to a small team of designers to complete projects.
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Anheuser-Busch
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United States
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Food and Beverage Services
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700 & Above Employee
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Graphic Designer / Marketing Specialist
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Mar 2007 - May 2011
Dover, Delaware Area My responsibilities as Graphic Designer and Marketing Specialist included creation of all print and digital visual elements for two popular craft beer brands and nine brewpub restaurants. In detail, this covered beverage packaging design, sales material, website design, video editing, website content management, social media content, all e-mail marketing and regional restaurant brand collateral (menus, table tents, promotional signage, web graphics) for all nine locations.
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Rams Head Group
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United States
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Entertainment
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1 - 100 Employee
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Freelance
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Mar 2005 - Feb 2007
Collaborating with the Director of Marketing, I created print and web promotional materials for concerts and special events.
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Eisner Communications
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Advertising Services
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Internship
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Feb 2006 - May 2006
During my 4-month internship at Baltimore’s largest multimedia ad agency, I focused mainly on projects in the Print Studio Department. I worked on projects for major clients such as the Maryland Lottery, US Airways, Provident Bank and The National Aquarium. I also worked on projects for these clients in the Interactive Design, Video Production and Web departments.
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Education
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University of Baltimore
Bachelor of Science (BS), Communications