Kim Cartano is a seasoned Creative Director and Graphic Designer with over 25 years of experience delivering strategic, brand-aligned design across print, digital, and experiential platforms. As Co-Founder of Cartano Creative, Kim leads concept-to-completion creative for a wide range of clients, producing marketing assets, presentation design, event collateral, and branded content with clarity, consistency, and visual impact. Her career includes two decades at Foot Locker’s Team Edition Apparel, where she held leadership roles across Creative Services, Brand Management, and Operations. Kim has managed large-scale design systems, supported licensed product launches, and collaborated cross-functionally to ensure visual integrity across hundreds of product lines. Known for her calm, collaborative approach and eye for detail, Kim is adept at building scalable visuals that support storytelling, elevate brands, and drive results. She brings a deep understanding of branding, production, and creative leadership to every project she takes on.

Kim Cartano

Kim Cartano is a seasoned Creative Director and Graphic Designer with over 25 years of experience delivering strategic, brand-aligned design across print, digital, and experiential platforms. As Co-Founder of Cartano Creative, Kim leads concept-to-completion creative for a wide range of clients, producing marketing assets, presentation design, event collateral, and branded content with clarity, consistency, and visual impact. Her career includes two decades at Foot Locker’s Team Edition Apparel, where she held leadership roles across Creative Services, Brand Management, and Operations. Kim has managed large-scale design systems, supported licensed product launches, and collaborated cross-functionally to ensure visual integrity across hundreds of product lines. Known for her calm, collaborative approach and eye for detail, Kim is adept at building scalable visuals that support storytelling, elevate brands, and drive results. She brings a deep understanding of branding, production, and creative leadership to every project she takes on.

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Kim Cartano is a seasoned Creative Director and Graphic Designer with over 25 years of experience delivering strategic, brand-aligned design across print, digital, and experiential platforms. As Co-Founder of Cartano Creative, Kim leads concept-to-completion creative for a wide range of clients, producing marketing assets, presentation design, event collateral, and branded content with clarity, consistency, and visual impact.

Her career includes two decades at Foot Locker’s Team Edition Apparel, where she held leadership roles across Creative Services, Brand Management, and Operations. Kim has managed large-scale design systems, supported licensed product launches, and collaborated cross-functionally to ensure visual integrity across hundreds of product lines.

Known for her calm, collaborative approach and eye for detail, Kim is adept at building scalable visuals that support storytelling, elevate brands, and drive results. She brings a deep understanding of branding, production, and creative leadership to every project she takes on.

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Bachelor of Science in Business Administration at Towson University
August 17, 1987 - January 4, 1992

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Consumer Goods, Manufacturing, Non-Profit Organization, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Real Estate & Construction, Retail, Travel & Hospitality
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