Meet the Designer
Kristina Fick is a dynamic and accomplished creative professional with a deep passion for the art of design. Armed with a Bachelor's Degree in Interactive Media and an Associate's Degree in Digital Animation, Kristina has achieved remarkable academic success, graduating as Valedictorian with a perfect 4.0 GPA. Her commitment to excellence and creativity has earned her 40 design awards from prestigious competitions such as GD USA and the American Advertising Federation.
Kristina specializes in crafting enduring brand identities through heart-led designs with a portfolio including prestigious institutions like Duke University and NC State while also collaborating with market giants such as Primo Brands, GE, WD-40, Lenovo, Blue Cross and Blue Shield and Uniroyal Tires. In mid-2022, Kristina joined Sales Factory, rapidly advancing from the role of Senior Art Director to Associate Creative Director, overseeing a team of talented creatives. As a design manager, her focus on design excellence, combined with her compassionate leadership style, fosters an environment of creativity and collaboration. 
Kristina firmly believes in the transformative power of quality design in the retail marketplace and beyond, achieved through collaborative efforts with her dedicated team. Her goal is to continue innovating and inspiring through design, showing that great design can shape the world, one exceptional creation at a time.
Experience
SALES FACTORY
Associate Creative Director (6/23 – Present)
Senior Art Director (06/22 – 6/23)
LIAISON DESIGN GROUP
Junior Art Director (07/17 – 06/22)
FREELANCE ART DIRECTOR + DESIGNER
Freelancer Designer (01/02 – Present)
REVERED 
Senior Designer (09/15 – 07/17)
LIAISON DESIGN GROUP
Graphic Designer (01/14 – 09/15)
INVENTIV HEALTH CONSULTING
Contract Graphic Designer (10/13 – 01/14)

Recognition
AMERICAN GRAPHIC DESIGN AWARD 2024
Cinematic Cues Capabilities Brochure
Agency: Cosmic State
AMERICAN GRAPHIC DESIGN AWARD 2024
Primo Water Brand Book
Agency: Sales Factory
AMERICAN GRAPHIC DESIGN AWARD 2024
Primo Water Brand Ads
Agency: Sales Factory
AMERICAN GRAPHIC DESIGN AWARD 2024
Primo Water Social Media
Agency: Sales Factory
AMERICAN GRAPHIC DESIGN AWARD 2024
Primo Water Refill + Exchange Station Graphics
Agency: Sales Factory
AMERICAN GRAPHIC DESIGN AWARD 2024
Diabetes Sisters Brand Video
Agency: Sales Factory
AMERICAN GRAPHIC DESIGN AWARD 2021
EnzaPro Product Advertisement, Client: BioResource International, Inc. (BRI)
Agency: Liaison Design Group
AMERICAN GRAPHIC DESIGN AWARD 2021
Vanguard Software Website, Client: Vanguard Software
Agency: Liaison Design Group
AMERICAN GRAPHIC DESIGN AWARD 2021
Durham City Profile Brochure, Client: Durham Economic Development
Agency: Liaison Design Group
AMERICAN GRAPHIC DESIGN AWARD 2020
Zen Ink Branding + Identity, Client: Zen Ink
AMERICAN GRAPHIC DESIGN AWARD 2020
Kafe Kart Wrap + Identity, Client: Kafe Kart
AMERICAN GRAPHIC DESIGN AWARD 2020
Cinematic Cues Branding + Identity, Client: Cinematic Cues
AMERICAN GRAPHIC DESIGN AWARD 2020 (PUBLISHED)
The Hub Branding + Identity, Client: William Peace University
Agency: Liaison Design Group
AMERICAN GRAPHIC DESIGN AWARD 2019 (PUBLISHED)
2018 Burroughs Wellcome Fund Annual Report, Client: Burroughs Wellcome Fund (Illustration + Design)
Agency: Liaison Design Group
AMERICAN GRAPHIC DESIGN AWARD 2018 (PUBLISHED)
LanSchool Air Visual Identity Guidelines, Client: Lenovo Software
Agency: Liaison Design Group
AMERICAN GRAPHIC DESIGN AWARD 2018 (PUBLISHED)
Lenovo AirStack Website, Client: Lenovo Software
Agency: Liaison Design Group
AMERICAN GRAPHIC DESIGN AWARD 2018 (PUBLISHED)
Lenovo Field Day Tee, Client: Lenovo Software
Agency: Liaison Design Group
AMERICAN GRAPHIC DESIGN AWARD 2018 (PUBLISHED)
Jewish Life at Duke 2017 High Holidays Card, Client: Duke University
Agency: Liaison Design Group
AMERICAN GRAPHIC DESIGN AWARD 2018 (PUBLISHED)
NC State University 2018 Results Magazine, Client: NC State University
Agency: Liaison Design Group
AMERICAN GRAPHIC DESIGN AWARD 2018 (PUBLISHED)
STEM Conference Program, Client: Burroughs Wellcome Fund
Agency: Liaison Design Group
AMERICAN GRAPHIC DESIGN AWARD 2017 (PUBLISHED)
Duke Campus Center Website
Agency: REVERED
AMERICAN GRAPHIC DESIGN AWARD 2017 (PUBLISHED)
Lynnwood Brewing Concern Website
Agency: REVERED
AMERICAN GRAPHIC DESIGN AWARD 2016 (PUBLISHED)
Catawba County EDC Website
Agency: Liaison Design Group
AMERICAN GRAPHIC DESIGN AWARD 2015 (PUBLISHED)
Wake County Economic Development Analytics Brochure
Agency: Liaison Design Group
AMERICAN GRAPHIC DESIGN AWARD 2015 (PUBLISHED)
Farmville Overview Brochure
Agency: Liaison Design Group for ElectriCities of NC
AMERICAN GRAPHIC DESIGN AWARD 2015 (PUBLISHED)
SC I-77 Alliance Website
Agency: Liaison Design Group
BRONZE AMERICAN ADVERTISING AWARD 2015
Self-promotion Holiday Mailer
Agency: REVERED
GOLD DISTRICT (3) AMERICAN ADVERTISING AWARD 2014
Backyard BBQ Logo Design
JUDGES CHOICE AMERICAN ADVERTISING AWARD 2014
Backyard BBQ Logo Design
GOLD AMERICAN ADVERTISING AWARD 2014
Backyard BBQ Logo Design
SILVER AMERICAN ADVERTISING AWARD 2014
E-tracker Logbook
Agency: ElectriCities of NC
SILVER AMERICAN ADVERTISING AWARD 2014
Bowtique Package Design
SILVER AMERICAN ADVERTISING AWARD 2014
No. 12 Teas Insert
AMERICAN GRAPHIC DESIGN AWARD 2014 (PUBLISHED)
Metabolync Logo Design
Agency: Liaison Design Group
AMERICAN GRAPHIC DESIGN AWARD 2014 (PUBLISHED)
Know Me Logo Design
Agency: Liaison Design Group
ADOBE DESIGN ACHIEVEMENT (SEMI-FINALIST) 2014
Backyard BBQ Logo Design
SILVER AMERICAN ADVERTISING AWARD 2013
Indulge Package Design
AAF-RDU ROBERT LAUTERBORN SCHOLARSHIP 2ND PLACE 2013
2nd Place
SILVER AMERICAN ADVERTISING AWARD 2012
Healing Music Records Campaign
BRONZE AMERICAN ADVERTISING AWARD 2012
Reel Spectrum Media Logo Design
Education
LIVING ARTS COLLEGE 
Bachelor of Arts in Interactive Media
4.0 GPA, Valedictorian, Alpha Beta Kappa, National Technical Honors Society, Deans List
LIVING ARTS COLLEGE 
Associates Degree in Digital Animation
3.8 GPA
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