Laura Kottlowski Email & Phone Number

Denver, Co, Us

Multidisciplinary Creative/Art Director, Designer, Artist, Filmmaker (2D & VR) – Laura runs, Laura Kottlowski Design (LKD), a creative collective that specializes in developing: in-depth brand foundations informed by consumer insights, visual identities, brand and creative strategies, graphic design, surface design, and multi-media storytelling for outdoor recreation, sports, active lifestyle brands, entertainment, and environmental entities. She works closely with clients, agencies, artists, filmmakers, production companies, and athletes on a vast array of creative projects and executions. When needed, Laura hires, collaborates, and manages various high-level creatives hand-tailored to fit their needs.MAIN INDUSTRIES: ENVIRONMENT, OUTDOOR REC., SPORTS, ACTION SPORTS, ACTIVE LIFESTYLE BRANDS, ENTERTAINMENT

Teach Group and Private Lessons specializing in Freestyle, Choreography and Moves in the Field.

Boulder, Co

Responsible for art direction on video and photography projects and the creation of graphic designs and content of print, web, packaging, trade show graphics, video editing needs and 3D modeling/skinning. For: Backcountry.com, Beyond Clothing, Trek Travel, Warren Miller Entertainment, Camp4 Collective, Smartwool, K2 Skis, Newton Running, Bohemian Nights, Source cleaning products, Third Street Chai, Left Hand Brewing, Kettering University and others.MAIN INDUSTRIES: Outdoor Rec., Snow Sports, Food & Beverage, Entertainment, Travel & Leisure

In-House Art Direction & Senior Design on nine sister brands – In-house brands included: Airwalk, Vision Street Wear, Sims Snowboards, Hind Running, Clinch Gear, Above the Rim, LaMar Snowboards, Strikeforce, and LTD Snowboards. Laura was one of four in a nimble creative team that helped to manage creative workloads on 3to5 of these brands at any one time. She was responsible for art direction, graphic design, trend reporting and information gathering, in-house photography and video needs. Laura collaborated with and supported the design team, marketing team, and VP of brand management through: sourcing media partners, conducting artist and athlete outreach on design collaborations, planned and executed location-based photo and video shoots, designed print and web ads, designed packaging, trend forecasted and developed seasonal brand graphics packs, trade show graphics, edited brand and product videos, created surface designs for snowboards and skate decks, gear technology icons and communication infographics, creative development of sub-brands, and detailed products and apparel with custom graphics and textile prints.MAIN INDUSTRIES: Action Sports (Snowboarding, Skate Boarding, Surfing, Mixed Martial Arts), Fashion (streetwear ), Sports (Basketball, Running)

Was responsible for art direction on photography projects in addition to design of print, web, packaging, trade show graphics, video editing & motion graphic needs, client and company portfolio photography on:Sierra Designs, Golite, Smartwool, Probar, Outside GO, Rock & Ice, The American Alpine Club, Running Times, Nikwax, Stanford University, The Navy Seals, Slipstream, Unreal (candy), Third Street (chai), Wagner Skis, The US Cross Country Championships, Guyot Designs, Nuun (hydration), Newmans Own OrganicsMAIN INDUSTRIES: Outdoor, Running, Snow Sports, Skin Care, Food & Beverage

Taught group and privates lessons specializing in: Freestyle, Choreography, Moves In The Field, Ice shows, Theatre On Ice and off-ice core strengthening

Was responsible for the illustration, graphic design, and production of the 2007 US Cross Country Championships posters for Reebok.

Was responsible for illustration, graphic design, production, and photography on print projects.MAIN INDUSTRIES: Outdoor, Running, Snow Sports, Food & Beverage