KiwiCo, Inc.Creative Director (Part-time)
Aug. 2013 - Mar. 2014Los Altos, California, United StatesWhen I joined part-time, Kiwi Crate was still very small and new (in start-up phase). They were only offering one crate subscription (kids aged 3-7), a small retail store, and were in the works to build an adult crate with the name "Maker Crate". They were also a year away from opening brick and morter in downtown Los Altos. I was in brainstorming sessions with the leadership team, helped to staff the create department (photography, UI design, copywriting) and assisted in design concepts and campaigns for both Kiwi Crate and Maker Crate. - Developed new strategies for growth, ensuring creative work aligns with the brand's messaging - Inspiring and managing various creative team members and freelancers, providing artistic direction and feedback - Working alongside key stakeholders and adjacent teams, including UI design, photography and engineering - Ensuring creative ideas met various goals/calendaring, while also considering consumer wants, market trends, and budget constraints - Recruiting and developing the creative team (photography, copywriting)
- Keeping informed of design trends and industry developments