Oh hey, I’m Kat!
I'm a Georgia native currently based in Chicago with my dog, Winnie. When I'm not designing, I'm probably hunting down a new coffee shop or bookstore, or listening to more Kacey Musgraves than I'd care to admit.
As an art director and designer, I specialize in crafting brands and digital experiences that connect with people. My work spans branding, social media, digital advertising, animation, and product design, blending strategic thinking with bold, engaging visuals to create work that's as effective as it is memorable.
I believe the best creative work balances curiosity, collaboration, and a little personality. Bonus points if you appreciate ghost stories or delightfully obscure pop culture references.
PORTFOLIO SCHOOL Art Direction
The Creative Circus - Atlanta, GA
AWARDS / RECOGNITION
The Center Ring Student Show 2018 - Silver - Brandless
The Center Ring Student Show 2017 - Merit - The CoLab
EXPERIENCE
Freelance, Chicago, IL Art Director / Animator / Designer
Adidas, Fore Fathers, Omnicom Productions. Specializing in small business branding, social media, and logo design
Fusion92, Chicago, IL Art Director / Animator
Archer Daniels Midland, Fiserv, State of Michigan
Havas, Chicago, IL Art Director
BabyBel, The Laughing Cow, Boursin, National Association of Realtors, Hilton, Citi Bank, Havas internal organic social and webpage design
Roadie, Atlanta, GA Visual Designer / Art Director
Digital ads, Organic social, Web design, Swag design
Zambezi, Los Angeles, CA Art Direction Intern
Experience Kissimmee FL, Ultimate Software, Taylor Made, Internal projects and newsletter design
The Walt Disney Company, Los Angeles, CA Art Direction Intern
Disneyland Resort, Aulani Resort, Adventures by Disney
EDUCATION
Portfolio School, The Creative Circus, Atlanta GA
Art Direction
Bachelor’s Degree, DePaul University, Chicago, IL
Art History / Italian