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Rebeln Kayla

KAYLA GARPSTAS

CREATIVE DIRECTOR

X BRAND EXPERT

I'm a creative director, brand expert, and artist with more than a decade of experience building brands, leading global creative teams, and turning big ideas into meaningful work.

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After years in agency life, I chose to step away from the expected path and reconnect with what made me fall in love with creativity in the first place: art, experimentation, and creating with intention. That decision led me to pursue tattooing and build Revel Rebel — an independent creative practice for artists and businesses that value original thinking, bold ideas, honest collaboration, and experienced creative support without the corporate bullshit.

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Today, my work lives at the intersection of brand strategy, creative direction, design, and art — bringing big-picture thinking and hands-on experience to people and businesses willing to do things differently.

20+ CREATIVE AWARDS

10+ YEARS OF EXPERIENCE

EX-CORPORATE HUSTLER 

FEATURED

EXPERIENCE

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The Third Eye Collective

Co-Founder & Visual Identity Expert

AN AWARD-WINNING CREATIVE COLLECTIVE SPECIALIZING IN BRAND STRATEGY, IDENTITY, AND DESIGN. CO-FOUNDED AND LED CREATIVE OPERATIONS, BUILDING DISTINCTIVE BRANDS FOR CLIENTS ACROSS BEAUTY, LIFESTYLE, AND E-COMMERCE.

POWER DIGITAL MARKETING

Director of CREATIVE

LED BRAND STRATEGY, CREATIVE DIRECTION, AND OMNICHANNEL CAMPAIGNS FOR GLOBAL BRANDS INCLUDING MATTEL, COLGATE, AND ALIEXPRESS. ADVANCED FROM CREATIVE LEADERSHIP TO DIRECTOR OF CREATIVE WITHIN SIX MONTHS.

Media.Monks

Senior Digital Designer

DEVELOPED AND DIRECTED CREATIVE FOR GLOBAL DIGITAL CAMPAIGNS AND PERFORMANCE MARKETING. COLLABORATED WITH ENTERPRISE BRANDS INCLUDING SOUNDCLOUD, LULULEMON, AND OLAPLEX WHILE HELPING LEAD CREATIVE TEAMS.

Novaeo

CREATIVE LEAD

LED CREATIVE DIRECTION, BRAND DEVELOPMENT, AND VISUAL CONTENT FOR A GLOBAL CONSUMER GOODS COMPANY. OVERSAW BRAND IDENTITIES, PRODUCT CAMPAIGNS, PHOTOGRAPHY, AND DIGITAL CREATIVE ACROSS INTERNATIONAL MARKETS.

Agency FIFTY3

Senior Graphic Designer

DEVELOPED AND EXECUTED LARGE-SCALE CREATIVE CAMPAIGNS FOR THE MULTIFAMILY HOUSING INDUSTRY. PROGRESSED INTO A SENIOR DESIGN ROLE, LEADING PROJECTS AND MENTORING JUNIOR DESIGNERS.

Racer X / Racer Productions

INTERN Graphic Designer

CREATED GRAPHIC DESIGN AND EVENT MATERIALS FOR LEADING MOTOCROSS AND OFF-ROAD RACING BRANDS, INCLUDING RACER X, GNCC RACING, AND LUCAS OIL PRO MOTOCROSS.

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A FEW BRANDS I'VE WORKED WITH

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CAPABILITIES

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Operations

✦ Creative Team & Department Development

✦ Workflow & Process Optimization

✦ AI & Emerging Technology Integration

✦ Creative Quality & Brand Consistency

✦ Resource & Production Management

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Business

✦ Project & Account Management

✦ New Business & Pitch Development

✦ Budgeting & Revenue Forecasting

✦ Service Development & Growth Strategy

✦ eCommerce & Digital Strategy

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CREATIVE

✦ Brand Strategy & Identity Development

✦ Pitch Decks & Presentation Design

✦ Website Design & Digital Experiences

✦ Product Design & Development

✦ Creative Campaigns & Art Direction

Leadership

✦ Creative Direction & Vision

✦ Global Team Leadership

✦ Creative Mentorship & Development

✦ Cross-Functional Collaboration

✦ Client Relationships & Creative Partnerships

LEARN

RESUME

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