ABOUT ME
Hi, I’m Kane Metz, an art director and designer with 9+ years of agency experience. I’ve spent my career delivering high-quality creative and strategy-backed campaigns for both local and national brands.
WORK EXPERIENCE
November 2022 – June 2024
Associate Creative Director
Michael Coleman Creative Services
Lead art direction for three internal teams of designers while simultaneously managing relationships with high-stakes clients including Waldorf-Astoria, Travel + Leisure, and Marriott Hotels.
Worked directly with 10+ clients simultaneously on a day-to-day basis to establish project requirements and timelines.
Maintained fluency in client’s design standards and brand guides to ensure all creative was consistent, clear, and impactful. Referenced brand knowledge to develop and evolve applications of the client’s brand.
Implemented contemporary design trends to ensure projects were both beautiful and effective.
Confirmed that each piece met the marketing objectives outlined by the client.
April 2015 – November 2022
Senior Designer
Michael Coleman Creative Services
Served as primary point of contact for select accounts by maintaining project and account status, managing day-to-day relationships, and verify quality control of all creative.
Maintained fluency in client design and style guides to develop and review creative that upheld brand standards.
Fostered a collaborative design environment by soliciting and providing internal feedback on projects.
Supported project management to ensure that deadlines were met and designs exceeded expectations.
Education
August 2011 – March 2015
BFA – Illustration
American Academy of Art
Studied the foundational elements of illustration, digital illustration, and design, with a specialization in commercial art and marketing.
LET’S GET TO
WORK
Feel free to contact me with any inquiries or questions. If you’d prefer to email me directly, please send a message to kanemetzart@gmail.com.