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Kim Collins Bed, B.Des is listed as Graphic Designer + Multidisciplinary Artist at Kim Collins Art + Design, based in Greater Hamilton (Burlington) Metropolitan Area, Canada. AeroLeads shows a matched LinkedIn profile for Kim Collins Bed, B.Des.
Kim Collins Bed, B.Des previously worked as Freelance Artist at Helloart and Senior Graphic Designer at Dorel Juvenile. Kim Collins Bed, B.Des holds Bachelor Of Design, Spec. Hons. from York University/Sheridan College.
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Kim Collins is a graphic designer and multidisciplinary artist from Lincoln, ON. Kim’s extensive background in consumer products has yielded design excellence for global brands. Specializing in bike design, Kim creates product graphics and marketing collateral for major distributors and retailers in the cycling industry.Known for her innovative use of recuperated content, her colourful 2 and 3-dimensional pieces express joy and humour. With graduate degrees in design, visual-art/teaching, her practices exist in numerous forms including publications, exhibitions and public art projects. These works have been presented by: Design TO, The Cities of Niagara Falls, St. Catharines, Burlington and Waterloo, Visual Arts Mississauga as well as Haliburton and Burlington Sculpture Trails.www.kimcollinsart.ca @4x5design“Graphic design plays a critical role in daily functions. We don’t purely rely on it to sell products, we use it to communicate and inspire us. My passion lies in creating authentic brand experiences with effectively designed solutions. I am a visual problem solver with a growth mindset who is constantly learning. I think like your customer.In addition to having a B.Des, I am confident at art direction, project management and illustration. As creative lead, I handled multiple projects and timelines. Communication with overseas manufactures, ensured brand standards were accurate and production schedules were met. With multiple years of sporting goods experience, I have created innovative products and marketing collateral for global brands such as Cannondale, GT, Mongoose, Schwinn, Caloi and Raleigh bicycles. From concept to production, I managed the full life cycle of projects.”Portfolio: www.behance.net/kimcollinsdesign Core competencies:• Art Direction & Project Management• Licensed product graphics/packaging• Bicycle & sporting goods graphics• Marketing collateral print & digital • Identity design, illustration • Presentation & infographics• Event, retail fixture & large format graphics• Social media marketing• Consumer trends• Design skills: layout, colour theory, typography, visual hierarchy• Studio photography, editing • Product mock-ups & sample builds• Printing and painting techniques• Basic French TECHNICIAL SKILLS:Adobe CC, MS Office, Microsoft Teams, Salsify, Widen Collective, Smartsheet, Workfront, Wordpress, Dropbox, ftp, file sharing, printing/production, Gerber Edge FX/vinyl, IM, hangouts, chat, skype, Wetransfer, Mailchimp
Listed skills include Corporate Identity, Packaging, Retail Design, Workfront, and 40 others.
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Fine art, art direction, project management, illustration & graphic design. Project based remote work for a variety of clients from all types of industries. Product and package graphics for licensed and in-house brands of sporting goods, toys and other consumer goods. Marketing assets for print and digital. Artistic works for public display, commission and purchase.
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Various pieces of original mixed media fine art created for exhibition and purchase. Pieces shown digitally on the platform. Themes include landscapes, still life, nostalgic items and portraits of acrylic paint on recycled wood block or canvas.
Mississauga, Ontario, Canada
Product development: Fashion and construction specification sheets for car seats, stroller and baby furniture categories. Bilingual packaging of flexo cartons, full colour lithos and boxes, blister packs, instructions and leaflets. Warning label updates/creation for Canadian testing.Marketing: Branded point of purchase materials, innovative retail display solutions for both independent and mainstream baby retail stores. Editing product photography, A+ content for Amazon, social media and product feature videos. Direct to consumer branded emails and website banners.
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Developed print, digital/social content, retail and bike fixture signage, point-of-purchase materials as well as trade show and cycling event graphics for Cannondale, GT and Schwinn brands. Supported the Dorel Sports executive by creating various presentation and information graphics. • Exclusive designer on the DSG (Dick’s Sporting Goods) bike department signage/POP re-branding for 850 stores. Created effective wayfinding system that simplified and streamlined the shopping experience.• Initiated a thorough investigation of all company assets on the DSG website. Detailed inaccuracies with lifestyle and product shots. Provided feedback to improve online shopping experience/product rating.
Toronto, Ontario
Art directed, designed and project managed the Canadian mass bicycle, snow, outdoor play and battery powered ride-on toy assortment. Product design (colour & graphics), packaging and supporting marketing materials for bicycle, action sport and electric-ride on brands. Created pre-production renderings, production artwork, sales presentations, packaging, point-of-purchase and marketing materials for major Canadian and international retailers. Product photography, file and project management, sample mock-ups and licensor management (product approvals) with Disney, Marvel, Nickelodeon and NHL. • Developed innovative product and packaging that lead to increased sales of +80 million. Designed product and packaging for new categories: winter, basketball, outdoor play and fitness• Created licensed product and packaging with Disney, Marvel, NHL, Nickelodeon, Arctic Cat and Nelvada. The Disney license incrementally grew sales by 20+ million annually. • Researched and assisted finance team with providing evidence to support company in settling an external audit claim from 1.7 million to 200K.• Initiated an asset management archive of exclusive Canadian product photos on the collective file sharing site.• Successful French compliance on all Canadian product. Initiated adding French subtitles on English only product videos.
Richmond Hill, On
Responsible for new product concepts for bicycle, inline skates, skateboards, fitness equipment and table games. Created packaging, identity, signage, trade show graphics, product photography and sample mock-ups.
Collingwood, On
Managed and designed a diverse range of printed material in the form of business cards, posters, direct mailers, catalogues, brochures, post cards, invitations etc. from concept to film. Communication with clients, assisted with finishing and delivery.
The Bachelor of Design degree through the joint York University/Sheridan College Program in Design is an internationally recognized.
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Kim Collins Bed, B.Des works for Kim Collins Art + Design.
Kim Collins Bed, B.Des is listed as Graphic Designer + Multidisciplinary Artist at Kim Collins Art + Design.
Kim Collins Bed, B.Des is based in Greater Hamilton (Burlington) Metropolitan Area, Canada while working with Kim Collins Art + Design.
Kim Collins Bed, B.Des has worked for Kim Collins Art + Design, Helloart, Dorel Juvenile, Dorel Sports, and Pride International Inc..
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Kim Collins Bed, B.Des holds Bachelor Of Design, Spec. Hons. from York University/Sheridan College.
Kim Collins Bed, B.Des is listed with skills including Corporate Identity, Packaging, Retail Design, Workfront, Art, Brand Development, Apparel Graphics, and Retail.
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