Professional Summary

A senior designer with almost 15 years of experience in graphic design, brand strategy, and design operations. Katie's worked across print and digital with environmental, educational, and social justice organizations—balancing client work with passion projects in both agency and nonprofit settings. Focusing on print and editorial design—especially zines, risograph printing, books, and magazines: where thoughtful layout and type design bring stories to life.

Skills

Design: Brand Development, Visual Identity, Design Strategy, UX/UI Design, Print Design, Typography, Editorial Design

Technical: Adobe Creative Suite, Figma, Webflow, WordPress, Risograph Printing, NationBuilder, Notion, Airtable

Leadership: Team Management, Project Management, Design Operations, Process Optimization

Professional Experience

Freelance Design Strategist

verynice, Los Angeles, CA May 2025 - Present

Leading website redesign strategy including competitive research and stakeholder interviews
Developed user journey mapping and information architecture for improved site navigation
Created detailed sitemaps and wireframes to guide design and development implementation
Facilitating collaboration between design strategists, designers, and development team

Design Strategy Snapshots

Printmaker and Creative Director

Good Enough Press, Glendale, CA May 2021 - September 2024

Founded and operated independent risograph printing studio specializing in greeting cards, art prints, and custom stationery
Managed full creative and production process from concept development through fulfillment
Built diverse portfolio including wedding invitations, event materials, and promotional flyers

Risograph Print Samples

Studio Manager

verynice, Los Angeles, CA January 2019 - December 2021

Streamlined operations by implementing task management systems and standardizing shared drives
Managed financial operations including invoicing, payroll, and tax document organization
Led employee onboarding processes and maintained company website in WordPress and Webflow

Lecturer

Otis College of Art and Design, Los Angeles, CA August 2019 - December 2019

Co-taught graduate-level professional development course for MFA students
Led critiques and provided mentorship on portfolio development and career readiness
Delivered guest lecture on post-graduation career paths and industry experience

Graphic Designer

Clockshop, Los Angeles, CA August 2018 - April 2021

Designed visual materials including brochures, event signage, and branded collateral for arts nonprofit
Designed and published three risograph books, with one featured at the Huntington Library
Expanded role to include digital marketing: managed WordPress website and email campaigns
Launched organization's first community email newsletter in 2020

Work Samples