RESUME
KATE COCHRANE SAVAGE — CREATIVE DIRECTOR
SUMMARY
Hands-on creative director and marketing professional with an eye for design, a passion for writing punchy copy and a strong understanding of customer engagement. Has the strategic backbone to create effective marketing that stands out and moves people. A design nerd to the core and a master with typography, layout, color theory and Adobe Creative Suite. 15 years of experience in B2C and B2B marketing, digital, social, direct, UX, sales promotion and packaging. 10+ years leading campaigns and managing client relationships. Proven expertise in project management and cross-functional collaboration, demonstrated by successfully overseeing diverse teams. Client whisperer with strong presentation skills. Expertise in various design, development and collaboration platforms. Keeps up with the latest tools and industry developments including generative AI. Leadership, teamwork and time management skills set at level “Mom”.
EXPERIENCE
MxD
Chicago, IL
mxdusa.org
Sr. Manager, Creative 2025 – present
An organization dedicated to digitalizing U.S. manufacturing and bolstering supply chains
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Responsible for driving creative strategies that enhance engagement and awareness among members and stakeholders. Oversees the development and execution of all creative initiatives and brand standards. Skillfully integrates digital marketing, content creation, events and media relations to promote MxD's mission to advance economic prosperity and national security by strengthening U.S. manufacturing competitiveness through technology innovation, workforce development, and cybersecurity preparedness.​
THE MILLER GROUP
Los Angeles, CA millergroupmarketing.com
Creative Director 2013 – 2025
A woman-owned, creatively-led, strategically-driven advertising and marketing agency
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Lead creative strategy and campaign development for client accounts, including brand guidelines and integrated digital, print, television, promotions and packaging. Oversaw creative team with a hands-on approach. Active role writing copy. Partnered with agency executive team on new business development, proposals and creative presentations. Lead execution of work including digital, TV and online video production.
Clients: simplehuman, Wolf, PreZero, Pocky, The Music Center, Dunn Edwards, Centra Credit Union, Salvation Army, Goodwill, Lotus Pet Food, Encore, 1st Century Bank, Sirane Group
MOCEAN
Los Angeles, CA moceanla.com
Art Director 2011 – 2013
Media marketing and ad agency specializing in motion picture advertising and consumer brands
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Partnered with copywriters and creative team to concept, design and produce TV, print and digital media within consumer brands division. Presented work to clients alongside Creative Director, including new business presentations.
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Clients: Samuel Adams, Nabi, bareMinerals, Disney.com, Disney Junior, Stand Up to Cancer, SBE Entertainment Group, SLS Hotels, Mouawad
MOTHER NATURE NETWORK
Atlanta, GA
mnn.com
Designer 2010 – 2012
Website for environmental news and advice on sustainable living, conservation and social responsibility
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Concept and production for content, site design, mobile app and banners
SIMPLE TRUTH
Chicago, IL
yoursimpletruth.com
Designer 2008 – 2010
Creative branding and marketing communications agency
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Worked under Creative Director and senior designers to concept, create and produce brand identity and guidelines for external and internal communications and collateral.
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Clients: United Airlines, Cardinal Health, Sunrise Senior Living, St. Scholastica Academy
LEO BURNETT WORLDWIDE
Chicago, IL
leoburnett.com
Art Director & Art Director Intern 2005 – 2006
One of the world’s largest advertising agencies; member of Publicis Groupe
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Worked with creative team to concept and produce TV, digital, OOH and POS campaigns. Did original illustrations for Pop Tart’s “Crazy Good” campaign and packaging.
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Clients: Pop Tarts, McDonald’s, Keebler, Special K, Secret Deodorant, Nintendo, Global Giving
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EDUCATION
THE CREATIVE CIRCUS
Atlanta, GA
Art Direction 2012
Accredited portfolio school specializing in graduate-level art direction, design, copywriting, interactive development & photography
THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI
Columbia, MO
Bachelor of Journalism 2008
Majored in Strategic Communications/Advertising, minor in Graphic Design
THE SCHOOL OF THE ART INSTITUTE OF CHICAGO
Chicago, IL
Early College Program 2004
Studied 2D & 3D studio drawing, illustration and graphic design