KATHRYN ALVA
CREATIVE DIRECTOR | DESIGNER
WORK



ABOUT

HEY THERE. I'M KATHRYN.
I'm a creative director, visual designer, leader, and puzzler. A genuine creative nerd who's passionate about solving complex problems through pixel-perfect, strategic design and well-formulated spreadsheets. I have an equal love for stellar art and data — which, in the land of magical creative unicorns, pretty much makes me a pegasus.
I've got well over a decade of design experience including 7+ years in an agency setting working with top brands you know like REI, Amazon, Verizon, Make-A-Wish, Nordstrom, Yahoo!, Hotwire, Safeway, Realtor.com, and more. I've managed and motivated crazy talented teams to produce award-winning work that your mom would probably hang on the fridge. Seriously, they're the best.
Email design has primarily been my bread and butter, but I also get fired up over developing brand guides, building killer presentations, conducting nerdy research projects, and basically creating anything that makes the world a more beautiful, efficient place.
Outside the office I'm often seen wielding power tools and chasing around my creative, adventurous, cape-wearing super kid (not at the same time, of course).
SPECS

MY SKILLS
FUN FACTS
Creative Direction
Design
Brand Identity
Presentations
Wearing Many Hats
Team/Account Management
Project Management & Scoping
Copywriting, Editing
Email Marketing Strategy
Nn/g UX Certified
I love Halloween, making costumes, theme parties, and Oxford commas
I'll watch any game show, anytime
I can make a ridiculously loud tongue-click sound
I shave my dog, Carl, to look like a lion
