About Me

Hello! I’m Katie. I have always loved art and have tried my hand at everything I could, from painting to textiles to digital art. My portfolio showcases much of my digital and vector art, designs, and client work.

I started making vector art in 2011 while taking graphic design classes. My love for it took off, and I have been expanding my skills since. I decided to go back to college to finish my degree in Graphic Design and Media Arts. My portfolio includes many designs and layouts I’ve done throughout my coursework. Using Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign I have created magazine covers, layouts, menus, brochures, and websites.

My design career started at a custom t-shirt shop. I was able to work one-on-one with clients to create their perfect shirt designs using photos, text, and vector art. I have also worked with a greeting card and wedding invitation company editing files and adjusting layouts for print. I continued to design apparel and started selling independently online through print-on-demand sites.

Resume

Tools

Skills

  • Adobe Creative Suite
    • Illustrator
    • InDesign
    • Photoshop
    • Fresco
  • Procreate
  • Vector Art
  • Illustration
  • Graphic Design
  • Logo Design
  • Basic HTML
  • CSS
  • UI Design

Education

Southern New Hampshire University, Online

 Bachelor of Arts in Graphic Design and Media Arts

March 2021 – Present

Experience

Minted

Merchandise Reviewer – August 2021 to July 2022

Print Quality Assurance – October to January 2020-’21, 2021-’22, and 2022-’23

  • Review design files and correct errors
  • Color-correct files for quality of print
  • Edit and adjust copy for spelling, syntax, and legibility
  • Quality check designs and customization abilities on website
  • Modify designs based on instructions provided by the customer
  • Edit and color-correct photos for optimal printing quality

Big Frog Custom T-shirts & More

Assistant Manager and Graphic Designer – July 2015 – December 2019

  • Create artwork and logos for large format printing.
  • Work with clients in person, over email, and on the phone to create designs according to client specifications.
  • Use Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop to create artwork and edit photos.

Freelance and Online Stores

2013 – Present

  • Freelance for clients creating custom spirit wear, logos, and vector art.
  • Sell apparel designs in a variety of online stores.
  • Create and sell on Etsy