Megan G. Kelling

Art Director • Concepting, Campaigns & Visual Strategy

Denver, CO • MeganGermaine08@gmail.com • www.MeganGermaine.com • 720.939.9131

 

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Concept-driven Art Director with experience developing visual ideas, crafting multi-channel campaign assets, and supporting creative from initial concept through polished execution. Skilled in digital, social, print, OOH, branding, packaging, layout, and visual storytelling. Collaborative partner to writers, designers, producers, and strategists with a strong eye for detail and solutions-oriented approach.

CORE SKILLS

• Concepting & Campaign Ideas • Layout, Typography, Branding • Digital & Social Creative • OOH & Print Design
• Photography Direction • Vendor & Production Coordination • Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign
• Script/Video Idea Development • Presentation-Ready Creative • Multi-Project, Fast-Turn Execution

EXPERIENCE

Image Specialist — Bass Pro Shops • 2023–Present
• Develop creative assets supporting campaign visuals, digital merchandising, and multi-platform storytelling.
• Collaborate with creative, marketing, and product teams to refine concepts and ensure brand consistency.
• Execute high-volume production under tight deadlines while maintaining visual accuracy and detail.
• Retouch and prepare imagery for digital, social, e-commerce, and print usage.

Photographer / Graphic Designer — Megan Germaine Creative • 2015–2023
• Concept and design branding systems, packaging, promotional assets, and digital campaign materials.
• Create layout- and typography-forward work across print, digital, and social channels.
• Present creative to clients, guide revisions, and oversee end-to-end project execution.
• Produce and art-direct photography for brand storytelling and campaign needs.

Photographer / Retoucher — Monty Nuss Photography • 2022–2023
• Retouch high-end portrait and lifestyle imagery for marketing and editorial use.
• Support visual direction and ensure consistency in color, tone, and brand expression.

Photography Assistant — Randy Parietti Photography • 2022–2023
• Assist on-set with lighting, composition, and creative problem-solving.
• Support production workflows for commercial and editorial shoots.

EDUCATION

B.A. Photography — Art Institute of Colorado