Kevin Grace
Los Angeles,CA
Summary
Creative and innovative Art Director with proven history with public relations and advertising firms. Directs and drives visual and artistic elements in productions and media campaigns and supervises graphic designers. Collaborates with project directors, understands creative vision and models and leads visual design of project before submitting designs to director. Adaptable Production Designer with success in developing eye-catching visuals through inventiveness and team collaborations. Flexible in creating designs that consistently follow the creative vision and direction as the project evolves. Focused on researching stylistic ideas to develop the appropriate design execution. Proficient in the latest technology with the expertise and creativity to integrate industry trends.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Production Designer/Senior Art Director
Indepentent Film
Michigan City/Chicago
03.2024 - 05.2024
- Exceeded client expectations by consistently delivering high-quality designs that met both creative and technical requirements.
- Gathered information to determine best execution of creative ideas.
- Executed designs that adhered to overall creative vision and direction.
- Designed [Type] and [Type] visual assets.
- Communicated effectively with cross-functional teams throughout the production process to maintain open lines of communication regarding progress updates or changes.
- Participated in pre-production meetings to provide input on design direction and offer creative solutions for potential challenges during the production process.
- Balanced artistic vision with practical considerations, such as budget and time constraints, to produce successful results across a wide range of projects.
Creative Director
The Kelly Clarkson Show
06.2019 - 07.2023
- Led creative team meetings to share ideas and bring actionable plans to fruition.
- Managed writers, artists, designers and project managers with hands-on approach to successfully accomplish daily work and special projects.
- Developed and implemented innovative strategies to increase brand awareness.
- Set department quality standards and directed daily operations.
- Mentored junior staff members on best practices in visual design principles.
- Designed work that strongly communicated brand narrative, goals and concepts.
Creative Director
The STEVE Harvey Show
08.2017 - 05.2019
- Attended meetings to discuss design plans and budgets with production team members.
- Provided direction and guidance to assistant decorators throughout the duration of productions.
- Scouted locations to identify potential sources for set decorations within budget constraints.
- Managed day-to-day operations of the Set Decorating department including scheduling crew members.
- Organized and inventoried all set decoration items, ensuring accuracy of data.
- Sourced and procured furniture, props, artwork, and other set decorations for productions.
- Worked closely with art directors to ensure that sets were built according to design specifications.
- Collaborated with production designers to determine the best use of space and materials on sets.
Education
Associate of Arts - TV Set Design
Columbia College Chicago
Chicago, IL06.1992
Skills
- Design Background
- Creative Team Collaboration
- Standards Implementation
- Project Management
- Deadline-Driven
- Project Management Expertise
- Visual design
- Creative concept development
- Budget Management
- Prop Styling
- Prop Selection
- Set Design
Websites
Accomplishments
- 4 time EMMY Nominated
- 2 time EMMY Winner
Timeline
Production Designer/Senior Art Director
Indepentent Film
03.2024 - 05.2024
Creative Director
The Kelly Clarkson Show
06.2019 - 07.2023
Creative Director
The STEVE Harvey Show
08.2017 - 05.2019
Associate of Arts - TV Set Design
Columbia College Chicago