Kyle Puma

About Kyle Puma

Born to disrupt. A passion for positive progression, an endless pursuit of genuine curiosity and problem solving. Fostering natural talents, doubling down on abilities, unleashing the possibilities.Driven by integrity fueled by questions. Positive and proactive with a pure passion for progression via problem solving, storytelling, purpose driven design, teamwork & creating cool stuff. Collectively uniting with strategic teammates and kick-ass innovative creatives; by exploring and working with imagination, reason, authenticity, and harmony to generate genuine connections.Utilizing personal skills and teamwork mixed with a collaboration of analog & digital tools to produce compelling stories that invoke purpose, emotions, and positive actions. Together, we all can win.then go out and get some ice cream to celebrate!

Experience

1. Designer Ii, North America Express Lane

   耐克

   Jul 2023 — Present · Beaverton, OR, US

   Supporting cross-functional and cross-category projects in graphic design for both footwear and apparel. Ranging from one off original content to full on Footwear & Apparel collections.Utilizing deep storytelling and designing holistic original content for appliques, trims, all-over prints, and patterns by authentically driving an impact resulting in high performing average weekly sell through.Trained and on-boarded new team members, elevated design standards by transforming 2D footwear CAD into ultra-realistic mock-ups, significantly increasing buy-in rates and boosting bookings through enhanced visual presentation.Led continuous improvement initiatives; implemented best practices and new techniques, resulting in higher accuracy, consistency, and efficiency across design and production workflows.Coming to a store near you.

Education

• Pratt Institute

  Fine and Studio Arts

  1990 — 1994

• Mohawk Valley Community College

  Graphic Communications

Skills

• Fashion
• Photography
• Thought Processes
• Customer Experience Design
• Logo Design
• Graphic Design
• Collaborative Problem Solving
• Branding & Identity
• Athletic Footwear
• Product Development
• Brand Design
• Photoshop
• Editorial
• Graphics
• Customer Service
• Teamwork
• Advertising
• Product Innovation
• Magazines
• Social Networking
• Social Media Marketing
• Apparel
• Editing
• Critical Thinking
• Retail
• Photo Editing
• High-End Retouching
• Product Design
• Image Editing
• Social Media
• Marketing
• Brand Strategy
• Brochures
• Management
• Visual Identity Systems
• Marketing Strategy
• Thought Leadership
• Illustrator
• Art Direction
• Retail Design