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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

    • 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

  • Adobe CC—InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, Acrobat, Premier Pro; Microsoft Office, Google suite softwares and project management softwares.

  • Cohort Creative Group, Senior Graphic Designer
    2015-Present | Black Mountain, NC

    Allegra Printing and Marketing, Project Manager
    2013-2015 | Asheville, NC

    Mountain Xpress
    Art & Design Manager, 2011-2013
    Graphic Designer, January 2007-2011
    Asheville, NC

    Biltmore 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

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