Kara Hamilton Email & Phone Number

Denver, Co, Us

In my role as Associate Creative Director at Someoddpilot, I directed and led the creative direction for various high-profile campaigns, including commercials for Darn Tough Vermont socks, ASPCA Pet Health Insurance, Mijenta Tequila, Savers Value Village Inc, Footjoy Golf, and Chaco Sandals. These campaigns resulted in significant achievements such as increased brand awareness, tripled sales, and multi-million dollar valuations for clients. Commercial work has been featured in ADWEEK… Show more In my role as Associate Creative Director at Someoddpilot, I directed and led the creative direction for various high-profile campaigns, including commercials for Darn Tough Vermont socks, ASPCA Pet Health Insurance, Mijenta Tequila, Savers Value Village Inc, Footjoy Golf, and Chaco Sandals. These campaigns resulted in significant achievements such as increased brand awareness, tripled sales, and multi-million dollar valuations for clients. Commercial work has been featured in ADWEEK, received over 31 million national impressions during Superbowl weekend, and awarded Silver for Brand and Design at the 2024 Drum Awards. Show less

I led creative campaigns for global brands, repositioning Footjoy for female consumers and driving a 20.4% sales growth for Davines Haircare. At Someoddpilot Inc, I directed on-set creative for nine productions during first twelve months employed, becoming the go-to person for leading productions.

Chicago, Il

I lead the creative direction for commercials and brand identities, and have photographed published fashion editorials. I directed commercials for top brands like Tito's Handmade Vodka and pitched innovative video director treatments to enhance brand visibility.

Chicago, Il

Responsible for innovative concept development, direction, and execution of ad campaigns for world-renowned spirits brands across multiple touchpoints.

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Directed numerous video and photoshoots, with responsibilities including concept creation, pitching, storyboarding, production and post.

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Co-directed Courvoisier® E-commerce video that won 2017 IHAF silver award.

Chicago, Il

Designed brand identity used across print and web. Designed new logo for New Orleans location. Co-directed website design and relaunch.

Rwanda, Africa, Dayton, Oh

Co-directed, filmed and edited a documentary about the non-govermental organization, ARDR, in Rwamagana, Rwanda.

Chicago, Il

Managed artist’s inventory. Researched viable galleries with complementary aesthetic on a local, regional, and national scale.

Brookville, Oh

Supervised 10-15 other employees, answered phones, maintained an efficient work environment, created weekly schedules.

Flagstaff, Az

From-scratch bakery where I was responsible for properly forming, proofing, scoring, and baking all that good, good bread.

Flagstaff, Az

Seasonal position; instructed varying groups of elementary children in the cyantope photography process in an outdoor setting.

Grand Teton National Park, Wy, Yellowstone National Park, Wy

Co-led outdoor expeditions through the wilderness in the Grand Teton and Yellowstone National Park Area.

Kettering, Oh

Responsible for safety of all guests in and around pool, instructed group and individual swim lessons, took part in cleaning and maintaining the pool and surrounding areas.

Bachelor Of Fine Arts (B.F.A.), Printmaking, Graduated Magna Cum Laude

Activities and Societies: Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society, Mortar Board National College Senior Honor Society

Bachelor Of Fine Arts (Bfa), Printmaking