Doris Steere Nester

About Doris Steere Nester

Experienced Creative Director bringing a wide range of skills and a deep background in Graphic Design.I’ve worked as a creative director, art director, designer & and manager for nearly 20 years and have gained broad experience in branding, product, print, advertising, event & and digital mediums. I’ve worked for agencies, design studios, and in-house creative departments in addition to running a freelance business and founding a startup. I’ve spent the majority of my career working for and with startups and am comfortable with a fast pace of work (and always expect a curveball, or twelve). I have a proven history of building and managing a team built on trust and encouraging innovation.You\'ll likely find me swimming, biking, or running in my free time. I\'m a type-A long-distance triathlete racing for the Wattie Ink. Elite team. My best ideas often come during a long run or intense workout and relish my time both on and off screen.

Experience

1. Creative Director

   Highspot

   Aug 2019 — Present · Seattle, WA, US

   I lead the creative direction for Highspot—working on a world-class centralized design team, while partnering with marketing, sales, and account development teams to create compelling visual experiences that help transform the way millions of people work.As a people manager, I inspire and motivate my team while taking our creative to the next level as we continue to grow and scale. I have a natural eye for design and a drive to inspire dynamic ideas that connect with all types of audiences. I built our visual design team from the ground up as well as lead and review the work of the creative team in the production of all web, print, and digital marketing collateral.Responsibilities• Owns the visual identity system• Manages a team of creatives from conceptual development to project delivery• Hiring and scaling my team• Collaborates with teams across the company to help define and execute concept direction that is both highly creative and meets the project requirements• Prioritize work and resources across engagements based on short- and long-term needs• Conduct brainstorming sessions with creative team, maintaining strategic and creative thinking to develop innovative and actionable creative initiatives• Review and approve all visual and media designs developed by the team, ensuring deliverables that effectively address marketing goals and challenges• Produce fresh, innovative work that translates complex ideas into compelling print materials and digital experiences for visually sophisticated audiences• Present, or oversee presentation of final concepts, and obtain approvals for deliverables

Education

• Miami University

  Graphic Design