Kayla Garpstas | The Third Eye Collective

PERSONAL RESUME

Hello, My
Name is Kayla

I'm a visual designer and brand expert who loves a good challenge and collaborating with dynamic creators and brands. I am currently available for new work full time, part-time, and contract while I co-operate The Third Eye Collective. Keep scrolling to view my work, experience, referrals, and awards.

Email Me

Resume

Connect

717.449.3238 | kayla@thethirdeyecollective.com

Instagram: k.garpstas | LinkedIn: Kayla Garpstas

Education

BFA in Graphic Design | West Virginia University | Graduated in 2017

Capabilities

Logo & Brand Building

Website Design

Creative Strategy & Direction

High-level Brand Collaboration

Team & Project Management

Product Design & Development

Pitch Decks & Presentations

Pitching to CEOs & Celebrities

Performance Marketing

Amazon Marketing

Graphic Design

Content Creation

Product & Lifestyle Photography

Figma + Webflow

Adobe Creative Cloud

Google Workspace

Logo & Brand Development

THE THIRD EYE COLLECTIVE BRANDS

Thermo Hash

Ayadara

My Fit Foods

Kithora

Earthy Fox

Veriken

Body Lvnguage

Ashta

Datum

Devotion SEO

Sun Market

SFive Consulting

Vitae

What That Vise Do

Living Transitions

Pitch Decks + Presentations

THE THIRD EYE COLLECTIVE BRANDS

Brand Elle Machpherson

The Third Eye Collective collaborated with supermodel Elle Macpherson on "The Body" product line, integrating her iconic trademarked name and Elle's essence and values. We became the first agency in 20 years to win the bid for this prestigious project after an extensive bidding process.

Brand Elle

Brand
Addison Rae

Collaborating with top TikTok star Addison Rae, we crafted a unique product line centered around hair porosity. Our brand sets Addison apart from other celebrity hair brands by introducing a revolutionary method of hair identification, catering to individual hair porosity types, and transforming the way we perceive our hair.

Brand Addison

Brand
Bob's Containers

Working alongside Netflix's Queer Eye collaborator, Bob's Containers sought a brand refresh and marketing materials to elevate their product identity. Through close collaboration with Bob's team, we developed a strong brand identity and decks, enabling them to scale and meet their desired potential.

Brand Bob's

Brand
Flora + Blast

Flora + Bast, a full-spectrum self-care brand, required a deck to highlight their brand, values, and products. Crafting intentional products and rituals, we created a narrative-driven deck that showcases both the product's complexity and user-friendly simplicity.

Brand F+B

Experience

01.2020 - PRESENT

The Third Eye Collective

CO-FOUNDER

A logo and branding collective focused on building brands that tell a story. Working with high level brands such as WOW Skincare Science, Flora + Bast, MyFitFoods, Bob’s Containers, and other eCommerce and lifestyle brands.

Responsibilities include running and operating a full-service creative marketing collective, logo, branding, and design for all high-level clients and brands. Creative direction and management for all small to mid-level brands.

Creative & Art Direction, Product Design & Development, Logo & Branding, Client Communication

Creative Projects, UI & UX Design, Team & Project Management, Business & Sales Pitches

05.2022 - PRESENT

Media.Monks

SENIOR DIGITAL DESIGNER

A global digital-first marketing and advertising company specifically focused on performance marketing.

Working with high-level brands such as SoundCloud, Hatch, Ember, OLAPLEX, Workday, Kraken, and other emerging eCommerce brands.

Responsibilities include management and creative direction on all leading accounts and managing 2 direct reports. Creative direction for ad creatives including display, social, and CTV. The role includes creative strategy, research, and client communication from conceptualization to execution.

Creative & Art Direction, Client Communication, Ad Creative Strategy & Direction

UI & UX Design, Team & Project Management, Creative Pitches & Client Kick-Offs

06.2019 - 11.2020

Novaeo

CREATIVE DIRECTOR

NOVAEO, a natural consumer brand distributor, owns brands and products that are sold on Amazon such as TreeActiv, Ayadara, KyndLeaf, etc. Operating as a 100% remote company the NOVAEO community spans across the globe.

Responsibilities included creative direction for brands and rebrands of products being sold on dotcoms and Amazon. QA and direction for social media, lifestyle, and product photography, as well as campaigns and any other creative projects for brands.

Creative & Art Direction, International Team Management, Project Management

Logo & Branding, UI & UX Design, Design & Direction for eCommerce

12.2017 - 06.2019

Agency FIFTY3

SENIOR GRAPHIC DESIGNER

Agency FIFTY3 is a full-service agency based in Denver, CO. specializing in the multifamily housing industry.

Responsibilities included working on large-scale projects as well as being a team lead for 7 graphic designers.

Creative & Art Direction, Team Management, Project Management,

Logo & Branding, UI & UX Design

12.2017 - 12.2018

JUNIOR GRAPHIC DESIGNER

10.2015 - 01.2017

Racer X Magazine

INTERN GRAPHIC DESIGNER

Racer X, is the largest and most influential publication in the motocross and off-road industry as well as the world's top source of motocross and supercross news, videos, features, and photos.

Responsibilities included design for all GNCC and Lucas Oil Pro Motocross events, working with the Racer X team to produce a wide range of work.

Logo Design, Publication Design, Custom Graphics, Apparel & Collateral, Event Design