Ted Kohlmann

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About Ted Kohlmann

Dynamic Creative Director with 15+ years of experience driving innovative branding and advertising campaigns across diverse industries. Specializing in branding, advertising, and web design, with a proven track record of leading teams to create exceptional creative solutions that drive revenue growth, expand audiences, and enhance customer satisfaction. Infuses robust design education and unique artistic perspective and expertise into every project, leveraging drawing skills to ideate, communicate, and execute—from initial concepts to final deliverables, bringing a distinct, handcrafted yet sophisticated touch. Skilled at mentoring creative teams to deliver high-quality work while fostering an environment of collaboration and innovation. An empathetic leader with strong communication skills, inspiring fellow creatives, and nurturing team harmony. Expert in Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, while highly proficient in AfterEffects, Premiere, Dimension, Lightroom, Figma and Sketch. Technically skilled in areas of illustration, animation, silk screen and working with AI tools Adobe Firefly, Midjourney and more. CAREER HIGHLIGHTS: • Fostered close client relationships and delivered exceptional branding, advertising and creative solutions as Creative Director at Bureau of Small Projects, driving valuable campaign results that exceeded expectations and improved customer experiences. • Led teams of up to 20 people at Pop in creating highly acclaimed ad solutions for Target’s Roundel campaigns, enhancing user experience on Target.com and driving a 102% increase in digital sales during the 2020 holiday season, all while maintaining high employee morale in a fast-paced environment. • Key role in Blue Nile’s rebranding, directing photoshoots and image curation across web and in-store experiences, which resulted in a 25% revenue increase and a 31% rise in digital sales, solidifying the brand’s presence in the online luxury retail market.