About

Kelsey Badenhop

Hi there! I’m Kelsey, an Art Director based in the Greater Omaha area. I blend art direction, creative leadership, and strategic design thinking to lead creative teams and bring big ideas to life.

My work focuses on building brands through meaningful experiences—from large-scale event branding and environmental design to print, digital campaigns, and multi-channel marketing. I enjoy taking complex ideas and turning them into clear, cohesive visual stories that connect with audiences and create memorable moments.

I partner closely with internal teams, executive leadership, and a national network of clients to develop creative solutions that are thoughtful, impactful, and aligned with business goals. From concept through execution, I’m passionate about creating intentional work while maintaining consistency across brands, channels, and experiences.

I earned my Bachelor of Fine Arts from the University of Nebraska–Lincoln, with a double emphasis in graphic design and photography through the Hixson-Lied College of Fine and Performing Arts.

Outside of work, you’ll usually find me baking treats for friends and family, diving into true crime (books or shows—I’m not picky), boating around Lake Okoboji, or organizing literally anything I can get my hands on. And if I’m not doing one of those things, I’m probably hanging out with my two adorable pugs—Herbie and Hedwig.