# Colin Kluck

> Senior Graphic Designer / Art Director

Location: San Jose, California, United States
Profile: https://flows.cv/colinkluck

I am a Senior Graphic Designer with experience managing all aspects of the graphic design process. I help companies successfully launch new brands, products or positioning in their respective markets by increasing their competitive edge with visual design and compelling messaging. I can work individually, or as part of a team to research, brainstorm and execute multiple solutions for clients in a variety of industries, including high tech, healthcare, consumer products, artificial intelligence, virtual reality, security, finance, media and Internet infrastructure. I am able to quickly assess clients’ needs and determine the best design solutions for their unique situations and exceed their expectations by delivering the highest quality products whether that be printed, online, mobile or environmental.

## Work Experience
### Senior Graphic Designer @ West Valley College
Jan 2025 – Jan 2026 | Saratoga, California, United States
Lead designer for a multi-channel marketing department spanning 7 schools and 75 departments across print and digital platforms. Created recruitment campaigns, event materials, and ADA-compliant designs in collaboration with diverse academic departments, driving increased engagement.

### Art Director @ 3marketeers Advertising
Jan 2025 – Jan 2025 | San Jose, California, United States

### Senior Designer / Design Manager @ Houlihan Lokey
Jan 2022 – Jan 2024 | San Francisco Bay Area

### Senior Graphic Designer @ Fortinet
Jan 2018 – Jan 2021 | Sunnyvale, CA
Worked for the global cybersecurity leader as a core internal senior design team member. Responsibilities included design, art direction, and production for everything from branding and collateral to tradeshows, iconography and video storyboarding for various internal clients, including product, corporate, field, channel, partner and technical marketing groups.

### Senior Designer @ 1185
Jan 2005 – Jan 2018 | Palo Alto, CA
Create visuals and graphics for web design, advertising campaigns, and print and collateral pieces for a wide range of clients across various sectors including technology, security, financial services, education and consumer. Tasks include visual and interactive design, conducting client meetings, managing other designers, art directing photo shoots, writing high-level copy, conceptual design, prepping projects for production, and press checking.

### Freelance Designer @ Kenwood Experiences
Jan 2003 – Jan 2004 | San Francisco Bay Area
Worked as a consultant designer responsible for graphics, layouts, tradeshow signage, and annual reports for clients such as Sun Microsystems, Mazda, and Nintendo.

### Freelance Designer @ Look Design
Jan 2002 – Jan 2003 | San Francisco Bay Area
Worked as a designer creating online banners and newsletters for clients such as Cisco and CFN Petroleum.

### Web Graphic Designer @ Giant Step
Jan 2000 – Jan 2001 | Greater Chicago Area
Worked at an internet consulting firm on accounts including General Motors, Purina, Pella Corporation, and Vidal Sassoon. Tasks included interactive and web design, meeting with clients, generating ideas, programming, and collaborating on teams from initial project conception through completion.

### Junior Designer @ VSA Partners
Jan 1999 – Jan 1999 | Greater Chicago Area
Designed and worked production for clients such as Harley-Davidson, IBM, Brunswick Billiards, and Leo Burnett.


## Education
### Bachelor of Fine Arts - BFA / Bachelor of Graphic Design - BGD in Graphic Design
Rhode Island School of Design

### Graphic Design
University of Canterbury

### Art History / Drawing
Studio Arts College International

### Fine/Studio Arts in General
School of the Art Institute of Chicago


## Contact & Social
- LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/colin-kluck

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Last updated: 2026-04-13