# Kris Ladines > Visual Designer Location: San Francisco Bay Area, United States Profile: https://flows.cv/krisladines Design is more than making something look pretty. At its essence, I believe design is a form of creative problem-solving. My love for the medium dates back to the 8-bit pixelated video games of my childhood. My fascination with graphics developed into a career of 15+ years spanning across multiple disciplines: UX/UI, visual design, packaging design, branding & identity, product innovation, marketing communication, and architectural signage. I thrive at the opportunity of collaborating with others to transform visions into reality. ## Work Experience ### Visual Designer and Sr. Creative Design Production Specialist @ Unknown Jan 2018 – Present | San Francisco Bay Area • Coordinate creative and production workflows for multiple clients, managing intake, timelines, and asset delivery across print, packaging, and marketing channels. • Translate creative concepts into production-ready artwork, improving speed and accuracy by 20% through proactive communication and brief refinement. • Utilize SmartSheets, Microsoft 365, and Adobe Creative Suite to streamline asset tracking, version control, and collaborative reviews with stakeholders. • Create 3D renderings and/or live prototypes of final packaging production artwork for use with sales and marketing presentations, as well as DAM and online eCommerce platforms. ### Contract Package Production Designer @ Talking Rain Beverage Company® Jan 2022 – Jan 2025 • Crafted printed materials and packaging preparation for press, proofed and reviewed all copy and packaging components using ProofHQ, maintaining 100% accuracy and compliance in regulated product content. • Managed cross-departmental communication among Marketing, Operations, and Compliance teams to align creative direction and ensure regulatory accuracy. • Presented ideas, concepts, and design solutions to stakeholders and incorporated feedback into improving the design. • Partnered with 13 vendors globally to ensure design intent, color integrity, and technical standards were met throughout prepress and production. ### Contract Creative Production Designer @ tmp Jan 2021 – Jan 2021 • Managed multiple concurrent design projects using work management software, ensuring 100% on-time delivery of creative materials to global stakeholders. • Proofread and reviewed design content for accuracy, consistency, and adherence to brand tone, reducing post-delivery revisions by 10%. • Review and refine design files for consistency, content accuracy, and adherence to brand guidelines, resulting in zero print or regulatory errors across 50+ packaging and marketing assets. ### Sr. Package Designer @ Talking Rain Beverage Company® Jan 2011 – Jan 2018 | Greater Seattle Area • Directed packaging design and production for 180+ SKUs across domestic and international markets, delivering projects ahead of schedule and under budget. • Developed and implemented efficient project workflows that shortened production cycles by 4 weeks, accelerating product launches and increasing speed-to-market. • Proofed and reviewed all copy and packaging components, maintaining 100% accuracy and compliance in regulated product content. ### Interim Design Manager @ Talking Rain Beverage Company® Jan 2016 – Jan 2016 | Greater Seattle Area • Supervised and mentored a team of 5 creatives (designers, coordinators, contractors), fostering collaboration and maintaining project delivery within timelines. • Improved team efficiency by developing internal workflow guidelines and standardized review checkpoints, reducing design cycle time by 15%. • Facilitated weekly project updates with marketing and product teams to address creative risks, ensure deliverable accuracy, and maintain schedule adherence. ### Package and Marketing Graphic Designer @ Talking Rain Beverage Company® Jan 2005 – Jan 2011 | Greater Seattle Area • Designed and produced packaging, collateral, and retail signage for the company’s entire product portfolio, maintaining consistent brand identity across all SKUs. • Managed design revisions, dieline templates, and prepress processes to optimize print quality and reduce material waste by 10%. • Partnered with marketing teams and print vendors to ensure timely delivery of creative materials and alignment with brand guidelines. ### Graphic Designer @ Doty & Associates Jan 2002 – Jan 2004 | Greater Seattle Area ## Education ### Course Certificate in Professional Program in User Experience Design UC Berkeley Extension ### Course Certificate in User Experience Design General Assembly ### Design and Visual Communications School of Visual Concepts ### Associate of Arts - AA in Graphic Design and Illustration Seattle Central Design ### Graphic Design in General University of Washington ### Associate of Arts - AA in Graphic Design Seattle Central College ### Associate of Arts - AA in Graphic Design Seattle Central College ### Design and Visual Communications in General University of Washington ### Seattle Central College ## Contact & Social - LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/krisladines --- Source: https://flows.cv/krisladines JSON Resume: https://flows.cv/krisladines/resume.json Last updated: 2026-04-13