Christopher Alan Herrmann
About Christopher Alan Herrmann
Christopher Alan Herrmann is a Senior Art Director at Kohl's with extensive experience in various design roles across multiple companies.
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Christopher Alan Herrmann currently holds the position of Senior Art Director at Kohl's, operating in the San Francisco Bay Area. With a comprehensive background in art direction and interactive design, he has been part of the Kohl's team since 2015 and transitioned to his current role in 2018.
Current Role at Kohl's
Christopher Alan Herrmann serves as the Senior Art Director at Kohl's since 2018. He oversees a team of designers, enhancing design processes and efficiencies through the implementation of tools like Sketch, Zeplin, and Slack. His focus is on elevating the quality of work by advocating a 'show don’t tell' approach.
Previous Experience
Prior to his current role, Herrmann has a rich history in the field of art and interactive design. He was an Art Director at Kohl's from 2015 to 2018. Before that, he spent two years as a Senior Art Director at RadioShack and had a five-month stint as a Front-End Developer at Fred Meyer in Portland, Oregon. Other notable positions include roles at jcpenney, Onward Search, Tekcenture, Neiman Marcus, Ariamedia, Craftmade International, and Stream Energy.
Education
Christopher Alan Herrmann studied Graphic Design at Collin College, where he obtained an Associate of Arts and Sciences (A.A.S.) degree. His academic journey at Collin College spanned from 2004 to 2007.
Skills and Management
Herrmann is known for introducing and utilizing modern design tools such as Sketch, Zeplin, and Slack to streamline design workflows. He manages a near-shore team of designers, addressing daily creative tasks and upholding a high standard of visual quality through practical, demonstrative methods.