Mud Pie Names Tim Roberts Visual Director
(Atlanta, Ga.) — The award-wining international gift company, Mud Pie, announces the appointment of Tim Roberts as visual director, a newly created position on the product development team. In his role as visual director, Roberts will be responsible for the visual image of Mud Pie in the marketplace, including product presentation in the firm’s permanent showrooms and temporary show booths, and online. He will also coordinate the visual aspect of all marketing tools and work with the sales team in developing sales tools.
“We are very excited about the energy Tim brings to the product development team,” says Fred Pannek, vice president of product development. “With Tim on board, I’m confident Mud Pie will benefit from his experience in visual merchandising.”
Roberts comes to Mud Pie after many years at PureRed Creative, a Georgia-based communications company that specializes in results-driven creative services, including branding, design, photography, web design and visual merchandising. Roberts will continue to oversee the art direction of the company’s 2009 catalogs, which PureRed Creative is producing for Mud Pie. Robert’s specialized background includes an extensive career as a visual merchandiser at the retail department store level, and as an art director specializing in fashion photography.
For additional information about Mud Pie, visit the company website at www.mud-pie.com or call 800.998.1633. To reach Roberts directly, email troberts@mud-pie.com.
About Mud Pie
Mud Pie, established in 1983, is an award-winning international gift company that offers products reflecting current trends and popular design. Mud Pie products are showcased in three collections: Mud Pie Gift, Mud Pie Initials, and Mud Pie Baby. With creative designs, great packaging and incredible pricing, Mud Pie presents exceptional items for gift giving as well as self-purchases. Mud Pie was recognized for its creativity and innovation in 2006 when the firm garnered the coveted Earnie Award from Earnshaw’s magazine for “Best Gift-able Items.” Once again, Mud Pie has been nominated for this award in 2008. The firm maintains strong relationships with its retailers, providing quality order fulfillment and exceptional customer service.
