Building Systems to Deliver Creative at Scale

From Reactive to Strategic. Creative Scaled Across 30+ Brands.

From Reactive to Strategic. Creative Scaled Across 30+ Brands.

Managing creative across 40+ brands required structure. I built scalable systems, guidelines, and a request process that turned constant reactive work into a clear, prioritized strategy. Two sub-teams ensured we delivered both quality and volume. The result? Over 50 product launches executed seamlessly, consistent conversion lifts across categories, and multiple brands evolved into category leaders on Amazon, all while reducing bottlenecks, creating transparency for stakeholders, and creating growth opportunities for the team.

Managing creative across 40+ brands required structure. I built scalable systems, guidelines, and a request process that turned constant reactive work into a clear, prioritized strategy. Two sub-teams ensured we delivered both quality and volume. The result? Over 50 product launches executed seamlessly, consistent conversion lifts across categories, and multiple brands evolved into category leaders on Amazon, all while reducing bottlenecks, creating transparency for stakeholders, and creating growth opportunities for the team.

Building Systems to Deliver Creative at Scale

Our Process

Our Process

Our Process

01

The Challenge

From Reactive Requests to Real Strategy

As new brands were added, the requests multiplied. Dozens of brand managers were sending things our way, and everything felt reactive. Reviews turned into bottlenecks, guidelines weren’t consistent, and our global team was split by time zones and scattered across three drives. Each brand manager saw creative differently, which meant expectations were all over the map. Creative only seemed to matter when it was urgent, but it wasn’t being managed in a way that made it impactful. I knew we needed structure to turn nonstop requests into a real strategy.

Strategic Focus

Reactive Workflows

Lack of Cohesive Standards

01

The Challenge

From Reactive Requests to Real Strategy

As new brands were added, the requests multiplied. Dozens of brand managers were sending things our way, and everything felt reactive. Reviews turned into bottlenecks, guidelines weren’t consistent, and our global team was split by time zones and scattered across three drives. Each brand manager saw creative differently, which meant expectations were all over the map. Creative only seemed to matter when it was urgent, but it wasn’t being managed in a way that made it impactful. I knew we needed structure to turn nonstop requests into a real strategy.

Strategic Focus

Reactive Workflows

Lack of Cohesive Standards

01

The Challenge

From Reactive Requests to Real Strategy

As new brands were added, the requests multiplied. Dozens of brand managers were sending things our way, and everything felt reactive. Reviews turned into bottlenecks, guidelines weren’t consistent, and our global team was split by time zones and scattered across three drives. Each brand manager saw creative differently, which meant expectations were all over the map. Creative only seemed to matter when it was urgent, but it wasn’t being managed in a way that made it impactful. I knew we needed structure to turn nonstop requests into a real strategy.

Strategic Focus

Reactive Workflows

Lack of Cohesive Standards

02

The Strategy

Building Systems That Let Creativity Scale

I worked to build scalable frameworks that gave our team both clarity and focus. We moved to quarterly planning so priorities were set with leadership in advance and reactive chaos could finally take a back seat. I introduced Wrike as our project management tool, which kept progress visible and bottlenecks out of the way. Brand playbooks and voice docs brought consistency across dozens of teams, while an A/B testing framework proved creative’s value and shaped best practices. I also created a request system for Brand Managers. They could still submit what they needed, but I set the priorities and pushed for requests to come in at the start of each quarter. That shift meant our team could plan ahead, deliver better work, and keep creative tied to bigger business goals. On top of that, I divided the team into two sub-groups: one focused on high-touch quality projects, the other on scaling quantity without losing polish. All of it was reinforced by cross-functional alignment with Brand Managers, Inventory, and our CRO so that timelines were realistic and profit impact stayed front and center.

Strategic Focus

Scalable Systems & Playbooks

Clear Prioritization

02

The Strategy

Building Systems That Let Creativity Scale

I worked to build scalable frameworks that gave our team both clarity and focus. We moved to quarterly planning so priorities were set with leadership in advance and reactive chaos could finally take a back seat. I introduced Wrike as our project management tool, which kept progress visible and bottlenecks out of the way. Brand playbooks and voice docs brought consistency across dozens of teams, while an A/B testing framework proved creative’s value and shaped best practices. I also created a request system for Brand Managers. They could still submit what they needed, but I set the priorities and pushed for requests to come in at the start of each quarter. That shift meant our team could plan ahead, deliver better work, and keep creative tied to bigger business goals. On top of that, I divided the team into two sub-groups: one focused on high-touch quality projects, the other on scaling quantity without losing polish. All of it was reinforced by cross-functional alignment with Brand Managers, Inventory, and our CRO so that timelines were realistic and profit impact stayed front and center.

Strategic Focus

Scalable Systems & Playbooks

Clear Prioritization

02

The Strategy

Building Systems That Let Creativity Scale

I worked to build scalable frameworks that gave our team both clarity and focus. We moved to quarterly planning so priorities were set with leadership in advance and reactive chaos could finally take a back seat. I introduced Wrike as our project management tool, which kept progress visible and bottlenecks out of the way. Brand playbooks and voice docs brought consistency across dozens of teams, while an A/B testing framework proved creative’s value and shaped best practices. I also created a request system for Brand Managers. They could still submit what they needed, but I set the priorities and pushed for requests to come in at the start of each quarter. That shift meant our team could plan ahead, deliver better work, and keep creative tied to bigger business goals. On top of that, I divided the team into two sub-groups: one focused on high-touch quality projects, the other on scaling quantity without losing polish. All of it was reinforced by cross-functional alignment with Brand Managers, Inventory, and our CRO so that timelines were realistic and profit impact stayed front and center.

Strategic Focus

Scalable Systems & Playbooks

Clear Prioritization

03

The Work

Building Systems That Let Creativity Scale

As Creative Director, I’m involved in every project. I set the initial strategy, review each deliverable, and track the results of our testing. My team brings the work to life across Amazon content, packaging, storefront redesigns, e-mail campaigns, and more. I refine each project with feedback on copy, keywords, visuals, and overall design flow. Together we’ve delivered hundreds of assets, from product launches to full rebrands, while keeping each brand’s individuality intact. More recently, I’ve focused on passing strategy down to my team and working with them to develop that skillset. Their growth is just as important to me as the work itself.

Strategic Focus

Streamlined Review Process

Global Team Management

03

The Work

Building Systems That Let Creativity Scale

As Creative Director, I’m involved in every project. I set the initial strategy, review each deliverable, and track the results of our testing. My team brings the work to life across Amazon content, packaging, storefront redesigns, e-mail campaigns, and more. I refine each project with feedback on copy, keywords, visuals, and overall design flow. Together we’ve delivered hundreds of assets, from product launches to full rebrands, while keeping each brand’s individuality intact. More recently, I’ve focused on passing strategy down to my team and working with them to develop that skillset. Their growth is just as important to me as the work itself.

Strategic Focus

Streamlined Review Process

Global Team Management

03

The Work

Building Systems That Let Creativity Scale

As Creative Director, I’m involved in every project. I set the initial strategy, review each deliverable, and track the results of our testing. My team brings the work to life across Amazon content, packaging, storefront redesigns, e-mail campaigns, and more. I refine each project with feedback on copy, keywords, visuals, and overall design flow. Together we’ve delivered hundreds of assets, from product launches to full rebrands, while keeping each brand’s individuality intact. More recently, I’ve focused on passing strategy down to my team and working with them to develop that skillset. Their growth is just as important to me as the work itself.

Strategic Focus

Streamlined Review Process

Global Team Management

04

The Result

Proof That Creative Delivers at Scale

The systems I built allowed us to scale creative output across more than 40 brands and successfully launch over 50 new products. By shifting reviews from Brand Managers to creative leadership, we removed bottlenecks and kept work moving at the right pace. Our structured A/B testing program delivered consistent conversion lifts, with more than 30 tests running each quarter to prove the value of creative and refine best practices. Transparent timelines and clear priorities gave every stakeholder a shared view of what to expect. Multiple brands went on to evolve into category leaders on Amazon as a direct result of this work.

Strategic Focus

Consisten Brand Quality

Creative that Scales

04

The Result

Proof That Creative Delivers at Scale

The systems I built allowed us to scale creative output across more than 40 brands and successfully launch over 50 new products. By shifting reviews from Brand Managers to creative leadership, we removed bottlenecks and kept work moving at the right pace. Our structured A/B testing program delivered consistent conversion lifts, with more than 30 tests running each quarter to prove the value of creative and refine best practices. Transparent timelines and clear priorities gave every stakeholder a shared view of what to expect. Multiple brands went on to evolve into category leaders on Amazon as a direct result of this work.

Strategic Focus

Consisten Brand Quality

Creative that Scales

04

The Result

Proof That Creative Delivers at Scale

The systems I built allowed us to scale creative output across more than 40 brands and successfully launch over 50 new products. By shifting reviews from Brand Managers to creative leadership, we removed bottlenecks and kept work moving at the right pace. Our structured A/B testing program delivered consistent conversion lifts, with more than 30 tests running each quarter to prove the value of creative and refine best practices. Transparent timelines and clear priorities gave every stakeholder a shared view of what to expect. Multiple brands went on to evolve into category leaders on Amazon as a direct result of this work.

Strategic Focus

Consisten Brand Quality

Creative that Scales

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Kelsey McCormick

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Kelsey McCormick

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kelseymccormick813@gmail.com

Kelsey McCormick

Contact

Want to skip the form? Email me at
kelseymccormick813@gmail.com