Kristen Gunderson
Edina,MN
Summary
Dynamic Creative Director and Designer with over 23 years of experience in spearheading innovative brand development and strategic marketing initiatives. Proven expertise in crafting cohesive visual identities and directing cross-functional teams to boost brand visibility and enhance customer engagement. A strong passion for leveraging industry trends and customer insights drives the creation of impactful design solutions that elevate brand narratives. Committed to delivering exceptional results that resonate with target audiences and foster lasting connections.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Visual Designer
Marvin Windows & Doors
04.2024 - 08.2025
- User-Centered Designer | Digital & Print | Branding & Accessible Design
- User-centered designer with experience in digital and print visuals. Skilled in strategic branding, developing brand guidelines, Adobe Creative Suite, and cross-functional teamwork, with a proven ability to deliver projects on time while ensuring brand consistency and accessibility compliance.
Partner / Creative Director
Wherever LLC
01.2021 - 01.2024
- Creative Marketing Professional | Brand Development | Campaign Strategy | Visual Identity & Design Leadership
- Creative marketing professional with expertise in brand development across all marketing and promotional touchpoints. Skilled in leading campaign strategy, managing cross-functional teams, overseeing design projects from concept to execution, and directing photo/video shoots. Experienced in client relationship management and creating cohesive visual identity guidelines that align brand narratives with business goals.
Creative Director
Target
12.2017 - 01.2020
- Human-Centered Retail Experience Designer | Strategic Marketing Innovator
- Directed retail experiential design and marketing initiatives, creating campaigns and in-store experiences that boosted brand visibility and customer engagement. Collaborated with cross-functional teams to align strategies, leverage customer feedback, industry trends, and competitor insights to optimize store layout, product visibility, and promotional campaigns, including seasonal and special-event activations.
Associate Creative Director
Target
06.2010 - 12.2017
- Marketing & Design Leader | Driving Innovative Campaigns, Team Growth & Brand Impact
- Creative leader in marketing and design, driving innovative campaigns and brand growth across multiple platforms. Experienced in mentoring teams, managing cross-functional projects, and delivering strategic marketing solutions that strengthen market presence.
Senior Art Director
Target
06.2004 - 06.2010
- Strategic Marketing & Retail Designer | Aligning Brand Vision with Guest Experience
- Creative marketing and retail designer specializing in strategic marketing, in-store experiences, and multi-platform campaigns. Proven ability to lead projects, collaborate across teams, and translate trends into compelling customer-focused designs.
Designer
Vivendi Universal
07.2002 - 05.2004
- Packaging & Promotions Design Specialist | Concept-to-Execution Project Experience | Collaborative Team Player
- Skilled in developing detailed packaging specifications, prototypes and promotions, guiding projects from concept to execution, and collaborating effectively in team environments.
Education
Bachelors Degree - Design
Art Center College of Design
Pasadena, CA06.2002
Bachelors Degree - Fine Arts
University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire
Eau Claire, WI06.1999
Skills
Brand building
Creative strategy
Team leadership
Presentation & storytelling
Timeline
Senior Visual Designer
Marvin Windows & Doors
04.2024 - 08.2025
Partner / Creative Director
Wherever LLC
01.2021 - 01.2024
Creative Director
Target
12.2017 - 01.2020
Associate Creative Director
Target
06.2010 - 12.2017
Senior Art Director
Target
06.2004 - 06.2010
Designer
Vivendi Universal
07.2002 - 05.2004
Bachelors Degree - Design
Art Center College of Design
Bachelors Degree - Fine Arts
University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire
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