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KIM DEBUS

Summary

Seasoned creative professional with 25+ years of experience spanning fashion, advertising, film, tv, publishing and retail. Looking to utilize my diverse experience, passion and keen eye to elevate brands and sales through visual content, creative consulting, and retail direction.

Overview

30
30
years of professional experience

Work History

Creative Consultant / Set Art Director /Fashion Editor

Kim Debus Creative
01.1998 - Current
  • Produced, styled, and set art directed numerous editorial, luxury fashion and beauty photo shoots for national and international magazines, print and commercial advertising, music videos, catalogues, and E-commerce.
  • Styled top fashion & lifestyle models, acclaimed actors, musicians, and other notable celebrities.
  • Collaborated with agency, producer, director and senior creative teams in arriving at best possible visual images through producing, casting, styling and set art direction.
  • Costume Designer, Assistant Costume Designer and Shopper for TV series and independent films.
  • On camera brand ambassador and spokesperson for promotional image pieces.
  • Modeled and acted for editorial print, commercials, tv and film.
  • Clients include: Abercrombie & Fitch, Amazon, American Express, Bloomingdale’s, Coach, Cover Girl, eBay, Elle, Neiman Marcus, Revlon, Saks Fifth Avenue, Target, Vanity Fair, Vogue, Teen Vogue, And Just Like That, NBC Universal, Hulu, HBO, Netflix.

Boutique Director / Curator

Sabah Shoes
05.2020 - 10.2023
  • Managed three U.S. retail locations resulting in an increase in over 50% net sales the first year.
  • Enhanced team collaboration through exceptional communication and boosted team morale.
  • Promoted brand to customers, friends, and community fostering exceptional customer service.
  • Spearheaded promotional events, activating community and customer interest.
  • Curated and sold through custom vintage collections, boosting sales.
  • Merchandised and designed interior & exterior of stores.
  • Reported on sales and activity weekly via Shopify.
  • Hired and trained sales team.

Creative Consultant/ Set Art Director/ Jr Producer

TBC Inc.
01.2010 - 01.2020
  • Partnered closely with director, producer, and senior creative team on creative aspects of national commercials from concept through production.
  • Collaborated with creative team on casting, hair & make up, styling and propping.
  • Worked with director on set with shot set up, directing actors, prop placement, and styling.

Associate Fashion Editor

Vogue - Conde Nast Publications
01.1995 - 01.1998

Worked with Creative Director in producing and styling monthly fashion portfolios as well as features shoots in U.S. & internationally.

Assistant Fashion Editor

ELLE - Hachette Publishing

Assistant Fashion Editor

Glamour - Conde Nast Publications

Education

B.A. - Creative Writing, Media Arts

Loyola College

Skills

  • Fashion styling
  • Set art directing
  • Producing
  • Retail management
  • On camera spokesperson
  • Brand ambassador
  • Visual storytelling
  • Creative direction
  • Excellent communication
  • Relationship building
  • Content creation
  • Hiring

Timeline

Boutique Director / Curator

Sabah Shoes
05.2020 - 10.2023

Creative Consultant/ Set Art Director/ Jr Producer

TBC Inc.
01.2010 - 01.2020

Creative Consultant / Set Art Director /Fashion Editor

Kim Debus Creative
01.1998 - Current

Associate Fashion Editor

Vogue - Conde Nast Publications
01.1995 - 01.1998

Assistant Fashion Editor

ELLE - Hachette Publishing

Assistant Fashion Editor

Glamour - Conde Nast Publications

B.A. - Creative Writing, Media Arts

Loyola College
KIM DEBUS