Heather Kintner

Heather Kintner has a diverse work experience in the field of design. Heather started their career at Hour Media, where they worked as an Advertising Designer and later as an Editorial Designer, collaborating with design and edit teams for various publications. Heather then joined GYRO Creative Group as a Graphic Designer, creating branding materials for clients in cultural institutions and the automotive industry. After that, they worked as a Freelance Graphic Designer, working with non-profit institutions and designing event identities, sales and marketing collateral, and brochures. In 2009, Heather joined Pivot Design, where they held multiple roles including Senior Designer & Project Manager, Creative Team Lead, Design Director, and currently serves as the Creative Director, Design. Their responsibilities at Pivot Design included leading a creative team, providing creative direction and hands-on design for various projects, strategizing with clients and internal team account managers, and managing design projects from concept to completion. Throughout their career, they have worked with clients such as Microsoft, Northwestern University, and Harris Theater for Music and Dance, among others.

Heather Kintner attended the College for Creative Studies from 1997 to 2001, where they earned a B.F.A. in Communication Design/Graphic Design. In 2001, they also obtained a Certificate in Graphic Design from de Program.