Hello,
I’m Carrie Lare—a Senior Graphic Designer and Art Director based in Asheville, NC. I create strategic, story-driven design for nationally and internationally recognized brands, with experience in brand development, publication design, and integrated marketing campaigns. I have also enjoyed working with hyper-local organizations to create publications and marketing materials for brands with a community-driven focus.
My background in journalism shapes how I approach design: every project is an opportunity to tell a compelling story. Outside of work, I’m an avid board gamer and proud cat mom—two things that keep my creativity sharp.
Skills + Experience
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Brand Development & Visual Identity
Signage and Tradeshow Graphics
Print & Digital Advertising Campaigns
Corporate Sales Collateral & Promotional Materials
Email & Social Media Marketing Design
Corporate & Editorial Publication Design
Team Leadership & Creative Direction
Video Editing
Project Management
Vendor Coordination
Detail-Oriented File Preparation
Direct Mail Campaign Design
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Adobe CC—InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, Acrobat, Premier Pro; Microsoft Office, Google suite softwares and project management softwares.
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Cohort Creative Group, Senior Graphic Designer
2015-Present | Black Mountain, NCAllegra Printing and Marketing, Project Manager
2013-2015 | Asheville, NCMountain Xpress
Art & Design Manager, 2011-2013
Graphic Designer, January 2007-2011
Asheville, NCBiltmore Print and Image, Production Manager
2004-2007 | Asheville, NC -
The University of Georgia
Bachelor of Arts, Journalism (publication design)Continuing Education:
Corcoran College of Art & Design, Washington, DC
Blue Ridge Community College, Flat Rock, NC