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727-337-1421

EMAIL

KenLyons@icloud.com

 

 

 

KEN LYONS

CREATIVE DIRECTION | UX DESIGN | EDITORIAL

CREATIVE DIRECTION

As a Creative Director, I help companies reach larger audiences while improving engagement, conversions and brand trust.

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Creative Direction • Creative Strategy • Team Leadership • UX Leadership • Art Direction • Marketing • Branding • Social • Paid Media

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KEN LYONS

I lead teams in creating innovative visual storytelling and UX design, with proven results in growing audience and revenue. Building higher levels of trust and engagement through the creation of authentic brand stories.

CREATIVE DIRECTION | UX DESIGN | EDITORIAL

CREATIVE DIRECTION | UX DESIGN | EDITORIAL

KEN LYONS

CREATIVE DIRECTION | UX DESIGN | EDITORIAL

A creative leader, I began my work in journalism, leading teams in top newsrooms through visual projects recognized with The Pulitzer Prize and Emmy Awards. 

I now lead teams in creating authentic brand stories, building genuine and trusting connections with people through innovative storytelling. 

KEN LYONS

CREATIVE DIRECTION | VISUALS  | UX DESIGN

CREATIVE DIRECTION,

VISUALS & UX

I’m a Creative Director, Visuals Editor and UX Design leader. I’ve led visual teams to the Pulitzer Prize, Emmy Awards for Overall Excellence, and the McDougall Editing Team of the Year award. 

I lead teams in creating innovative visual storytelling and UX design, with proven results in growing audience and revenue. Building higher levels of trust and engagement through the creation of authentic brand stories.

My passion is showing how creative work can help companies solve challenges. A creative leader, I began my work in journalism, leading teams in top newsrooms through visual projects recognized with The Pulitzer Prize and Emmy Awards. I learned how authentic storytelling engages audiences and changes lives.

I now lead teams in creating authentic brand stories and marketing campaigns, building genuine and trusting connections with people through innovative storytelling. 

UX DESIGN

At TPH, we developed a mobile-first design strategy and created new landing pages to increase engagement.

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"Ken is a passionate and skilled creative leader who works hand-in-hand with stakeholders to solve problems. He believes in designing optimal user experiences that drive positive metrics for the business."

CREATIVE  

CREATIVE

UX DESIGN

UX DESIGN

EMAIL: KENLYONS@ICLOUD.COM

VISUAL EDITING & EDITORIAL

As a Visual leader in top newsrooms, I learned the value of authentic storytelling to build an engaged and loyal audience.

Recognized with the Pulitzer Prize and Emmy Awards for Overall Excellence.

EXPERIENCE

Visual Leadership | Visual Story Editing | Journalism | Writing | Authentic Storytelling | Photography Editing | Illustration Editing 

VISUAL EDITING

As a Visual leader in top newsrooms, I learned the value of authentic storytelling and how it changes lives. Recognized with the Pulitzer Prize, Emmy Awards for Overall Excellence and the McDougall Editing Award.

EXPERIENCE

Photojournalism | Photo Editing | Visual Leadership | Visual Story Editing | Print Design | Journalism | Writing

CREATIVE & UX

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I work with creative teams in developing authentic, innovative visual approaches that engage audiences and elevate brand identity. 

EXPERIENCE

Creative Vision | UX & Print Design |  Branding | Social Design & Strategy | Project Management | Brand Strategy | Client Campaigns | Communication & Collaboration

CREATIVE & UX

I work with creative teams in developing authentic, innovative visual approaches that build engagement, trust and loyalty. 

EXPERIENCE

Creative Vision | UX & Print Design | Branding | Social Design & Strategy | Project Management

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EDITORIAL

Editorial experience directing and editing large-scale news projects and photo stories. Recognized with The Pulitzer Prize and Emmy Awards for Community Service and Overall Excellence. 

EDITORIAL

AI ILLUSTRATION

For creatives, AI presents many challenges for the future. It’s important to learn more in order to influence ethical guidelines and policy. Currently testing different AI platforms to understand better prompting, styling and types of creative they deliver.  

“Ken is a passionate and skilled creative leader who works hand-in-hand with stakeholders to solve problems. He believes in designing optimal user experiences that drive positive metrics for the business.”

WENDY DITTAMORE

TPH AUDIENCE DIRECTOR

“Ken is a passionate and skilled creative leader who works hand-in-hand with stakeholders to solve problems. He believes in designing optimal user experiences that drive positive metrics for the business.”

"Ken is a passionate and skilled creative leader who works hand-in-hand with stakeholders to solve problems. He believes in designing optimal user experiences that drive positive metrics for the business."

WENDY DITTAMORE

TPH AUDIENCE DIRECTOR

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EDITORIAL

The Denver Post Visuals Team spent a year following oil and gas worker accidents in Colorado. Lack of oversight left many accidents undocumented. The project was recognized with the Emmy Awards for Overall Excellence and Community Service.

A circular email sign-up increased subscriptions 245% and new landing pages for military content and Dear Penny columns increased article views.

As a Photojournalist, I focused on  documentary photo projects. Recognition included POYi Photojournalist of the Year, second place. Awarded Virginia Photojournalist of the Year three years.

Moving into visual editing, I was part of the team at The Denver Post  recognized with the Pulitzer Prize as a Photography Editor on the Aurora Theater mass shooting. 

I led our team to Emmy Awards for Overall Excellence and Community Service and we received the top editing award in POYi. 

An opportunity as Creative Director for a personal finance startup brought me back to Florida where I directed UX design, photography, video, social design and brand design.