begin@kmtconcepts.com • Karen M. Testa • (206) 422-1112
Certified Adobe CC • Corporate Branding • Marketing Campaigns • Social Media • Creative Direction • Asset Management • UX Design • Photoshoot/Location/Portraiture • Image Styling • TCG Marketing • Digital Illustration • Video Editing/Animation • Trade Show Design • Color Editor • Press Checks • ICC Color Theory • Prepress Management
All-encompassing expert with over 20 years experience for creative design, art direction and production of multimedia marketing campaigns for brand strategies. Intuitive thought process for time and cost saving options for clients in all aspects of typography, composition and color continuity for digital and print projects.
First line color editor to match original illustrations/photos from proof to press check for offset, flexo and silkscreen printing on various substrates. Use of ICC profiles and G7 color controls for CMYK/PMS inks and varnishes to match print standard accuracy direct to plate and on press all over the world. Strategic project leader adept balancing multiple projects streamlining priority, order and team skills for delegation of schedules to speed traffic production and maintain timely deliverable assets. Diversifying talent at all levels–ready for any challenge; a quick study easily adapting to new industry standards, and integrating updated management software systems.
My talents include excellent interpersonal and analytical skills including the ability to communicate complex, interactive design concepts clearly and persuasively across different audiences through all forms of communication. I enjoy a challenge and talking with people, my ability and enthusiasm easily relates well with prospective clients to deliver presentations to win contracts. As a self-starter who is a customer-obsessed, detail-oriented, and enjoy being an enthusiastic team player-you want me on your team! Keeping up with latest trends of the industry with a diverse background to solve creative design formats for today’s mobile and web platforms, as well as animation and video needs.
Adept at user centric research needed for UX design, surveys, interviewing & creating personas, A/B testing, wireframes, & developing prototypes while implementing smart solutions to push clients’ services or merchandise with appropriate advertising methods for brand development. I can handle multiple projects in an agile, fast-paced environment, a liaison between designers, copywriters, photographers, and animation artists within the team.
I love living in the PNW and enjoy the qualities of all activities that are in range of Seattle, with our fabulous food and entertainment. For fun I enjoy relaxing with my four kitties, taking endless pictures, outdoor photography of flora & fauna, gardening and growing my own vegetables, cooking and baking are what helps me relax. Binge watching interesting dramas, comedies or science/fantasy fiction shows. Playing pool is a passion that I have had for all of my life and enjoy competing on many levels! I have many talents to share-and I will tell you all about my military career too.
I am ready and available for any challenge-contact me today!
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