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Karen Koziatek

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Forbes 30 Under 30: Freelance Photographer at Forbes
📍 Detroit, Michigan, United States

Karen Koziatek is the Director of Global Brand Experience at Brainlab, where she shapes brand strategy for advanced surgical and AI systems. Described by colleagues as smart, strategic, creative, and collaborative, she has a background with brands like Forbes, HP, and lululemon. She holds a BFA from the College for Creative Studies.

Outside of her professional work, Karen is deeply committed to community causes. She has dedicated her time and skills to the Alzheimer’s Association and the Women’s March. She also serves on the Alumni Council for the College for Creative Studies, supporting the next generation of creative professionals.

She was recognized by Forbes as one of their "30 Under 30" for her work as a freelance photographer.

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Experience
6 Years
Current Role
Forbes 30 Under 30: Freelance Photographer
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
Detroit, Michigan, United States
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Medtech Branding
Leads global brand experience at Brainlab, creating campaigns that connect complex medical technology with the people who rely on it.
Creative Strategy
Her career has focused on blending brand strategy and communication design for major brands like HP, Sephora, and lululemon.
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Career

Work history

7-2019 - 7-2019
Forbes 30 Under 30: Freelance Photographer
Forbes
10-2018
Global Brand Experience Creative Director
Brainlab
4-2018 - 10-2018
Creative Strategist
Waymark
6-2016 - 12-2017
Brand Experience Consultant
lululemon
10-2012 - 5-2018
Creative Director
Organic
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Education
BFA
College for Creative Studies
2011 - 2011
Business Perspectives for Design Leaders
Harvard Business School Executive Education
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