Full name
Kim Kruzer Gonzalez
Title
Graphic Designer • Creative Director
Location
Cleveland, OH
Blurb
Accomplished at incorporating the desires of the client with creative, effective visual communication solutions.
Biography
I am a creative and versatile freelance graphic design professional with extensive experience developing visual solutions that clearly communicate ideas. I’ve designed marketing and communication materials from concept through completion for a wide range of brands across multiple industries and distribution channels.
I understand the importance of maintaining brand integrity when clients expand their product or service offerings—whether through product packaging and labels, collateral, or marketing materials.
I work effectively both independently and in collaborative team environments, partnering with cross-functional teams at all levels based on the scope and needs of each project.
I primarily work in Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop), with additional experience in After Effects and Premiere Pro. I also regularly create and refine PowerPoint and Google presentations and am comfortable working within a variety of project management platforms, including Basecamp, Asana, Wrike, Workfront, Teams, and Slack.
Specialties include:
Product Packaging & Labels • Collateral • POP • Publication Design • Logo Design • Branding
Experience
OWNER / GRAPHIC DESIGNER / CREATIVE CONSULTANT
Kruzer Creative, LLC
Creative development and design of: Product Packaging/Labels, Collateral, POP Displays and Signage, Trade Show Booth Graphics, Publication Design, Logo Design, Branding
GRAPHIC DESIGNER
PPG Architectural Coatings
GRAPHIC DESIGNER
AkzoNobel Decorative Coatings
GRAPHIC DESIGN SERVICES SUPERVISOR
The Flood Company
ART PRODUCTION DIRECTOR
Avenues Publishing
DIGITAL GRAPHICS ASSEMBLER
American Greetings
GRAPHIC DESIGNER
Best Printing
Education
Summer Session Study Abroad
Royal College of Art
BFA in Graphic Design
Ohio University
Specialties
Packaging, Collateral, POP, Logo Design, Branding, Editorial / Publication Design
Skills
Adobe Creative Suite (CC), Microsoft Office