Keith Fliss, MBA: Creative Director in Des Plaines, IL

Clients: Sears, Kmart, Luxottica, OfficeDepot • Oversee creative direction, design, development, and execution of all projects through all stages • Manage projects within the estimated budgets and timelines • Participate in the planning of design projects based on specifications and/or concepts provided • Creative concept development for print and digital projects • Ensure quality standards are met including advertising strategies and direction as a result of direct collaboration with clientele • Manage Senior Art Directors and Art Directors • Oversee creative direction on all photography

Clients: Sears, Kmart, Nike, The Great Indoors • Art Direct photo shoots, styling and prop direction • Concept, design and produce all aspects of creative work for assigned projects while adhering to brand standards • Collaborate with Creative Directors and clients to identify project needs • Design products that support the brand objectives and maintain the creative integrity of the work • Participate in strategy sessions/client meetings and maintaining excellent rapport with clientele • Lead Production Artists in ad development/corrections and ensure projects are completed within timeline

Clients: Sears, Kmart, Nike, The Great Indoors • Art Direct photo shoots, styling and prop direction • Concept, design and produce all aspects of creative work for assigned projects while adhering to brand standards • Collaborate with Creative Directors and clients to identify project needs • Design products that support the brand objectives and maintain the creative integrity of the work • Participate in strategy sessions/client meetings and maintaining excellent rapport with clientele • Lead Production Artists in ad development/corrections and ensure projects are completed within timeline

• Design print layouts with consistency and accuracy while prioritizing tasks • Concept and Art Direct special projects • Work collaboratively with Creative Directors, Art Directors, Account and Advertising Managers • Maintain production timeline • Provide solutions and guidance on work flow process, procedures and projects

• Design marketing collateral while adhering to brand standards • Work collaboratively with Senior Graphic Designers, Account and Marketing Department