Kris Leitner
About Kris Leitner
Kris Leitner is the Sr. Creative Manager Photo Art Direction at Kohl's Department Stores, with extensive experience in brand management and creative direction.
Current Role at Kohl's Department Stores
Kris Leitner currently holds the position of Sr. Creative Manager Photo Art Direction at Kohl's Department Stores since 2014. Located in Menomonee Falls, WI, Kris directs and develops photo art and creative visual content, playing a critical role in value-engineering item-level photo and video content production for e-commerce. This has optimized creative direction and process efficiencies, accelerating the speed to market.
Previous Experience at Kohl's Department Stores
Before focusing on photo art direction, Kris Leitner served as the Sr. Creative Manager Brand Management at Kohl's from 2007 to 2014, also based in Menomonee Falls, WI. In this role, Kris was instrumental in developing and directing branding content six times a year, with emphasis on seasonal campaigns intended to enhance customer engagement and brand affinity.
Creative Director at Shelter Communications
From 2001 to 2007, Kris Leitner worked as Creative Director at Shelter Communications in Spring Grove, IL. During this period, Kris honed skills in leading creative teams and managing comprehensive campaigns, establishing a strong foundation in visual branding and content direction.
Art Director at 2GC
Between 1998 and 2001, Kris Leitner was an Art Director at 2GC in Barrington, IL. In this capacity, Kris led artistic direction for various projects, enhancing visual communication strategies and contributing to the overall creative process.
Educational Background
Kris Leitner studied Graphic Communications and Fine Art at Mount Mary in 1970. This academic background laid the groundwork for a diverse and extensive career in graphic design, art direction, and creative management.