Kate Kennedy

Experience

1. Associate Creative Director

   Merkley + Partners

   Feb 2021 — Present · New York, NY, US

   CLIENTS INCLUDED: Mercedes-Benz (Passenger Cars Digital; Passenger Cars Paid and Organic Social); Novartis (KISQALI; FABHALTA IgAN, PNH, C3G; VANRAFIA; SCEMBLIX US Consumer Marketing); White Castle; Captain D\'s; Amryt Pharma; Chiasma, Inc; Idorsia; Vanda Pharmaceuticals; EarnIn; CertaPro.• Led the successful launch of three rare-disease indications within one pharmaceutical treatment over two years.• Was an intergral part of the agency organically winning additional healthcare businesses through a proven record of successful launches and pitching creative campaigns.• Simultaneously managed three multi-million-dollar client teams as an creative leader and as a day-to-day art director.• Supervised a diverse team of creatives, ranging from junior talent to seasoned industry professionals.• Spearheaded the agency’s intern education program, fostering cross-departmental growth through group discussions and one-on-one mentorship.• Produced high-quality visual assets within tight budgets and timelines, often independently handling illustration and video editing.• Took on multiple creative roles during photoshoots, including food styling, prop design, and lighting management.• Independently created engaging social media content—both visuals and copy—that achieved high engagement and viewership.• Developed compelling high-level visuals and concepts, consistently delivering under tight deadlines and evolving client expectations.

Education

• Pratt Institute

  BFA

Skills

• Indesign
• Creative Direction
• Art
• Adobe Creative Suite
• Illustration
• Logo Design
• Typography
• Interaction Design
• Photography
• Graphic Design
• Art Direction
• Concept Development
• Illustrator