Hi.

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Des Moines, Iowa, USA, Earth

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You can reach me at cbarnes.design@gmail.com
or say hello on LinkedIn.

I’ve been a designer for over 10 years, working across a variety of industries and every new project reminds me how grateful I am to do work I truly love. My passion for learning keeps me motivated, and design gives me the chance to collaborate with people from all over the world, while gaining insights into diverse companies, entrepreneurs, and organizations.

Over the past decade, I’ve worked on a wide range of projects, including brand identity, environmental design, consumer goods packaging, social media, and website design. These experiences have given me a unique ability to approach campaigns with a holistic perspective.

I’m always excited to hear about new opportunities and explore how I might contribute to your team. I work with agencies, in-house teams, small businesses, and non-profits. Feel free to email me if you’d like to connect!

Designer by day.
Hot sauce boss by night.

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What exactly is an Art Director? A Hot Sauce Boss?? All your burning questions answered here.
Art Director
I create the overall aesthetic and visual style, whether from scratch or from your existing brand guidelines.
Designer
I bring the designs to life, virtually or IRL. I'm an expert in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign and Photoshop.
Illustrator
I create digital illustrations with my own unique style and enjoy adding a humanistic touch to my designs.
Hot Sauce Boss
I co-own Iowa Pepper Company. We grow peppers and make small-batch hot sauce.

Experience

2013-Today
Freelance Caitlin Barnes Design
2020-TODAY
Co-Owner Iowa Pepper Company
2022
Art Director Hy-Vee
2018-2021
Art Director ITA Group
2017-2018
ESL Teacher EJ English
2014-2018
Senior Graphic Designer Ecommerce Innovations

Folks I've collabed with: