My name is Katya. I’m an Art Director and Graphic Designer with a mission to transform creative ideas into visual communication.
Please pardon the dust. I’m rebuilding my site, but here is a little bit about me.
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What I Do Best
Design
I specialize in creating visually appealing design for print and digital platforms while following standard practices for best results and staying current with design trends, tools, and technology.
Illustration
Illustration comes as second nature to me. I love to get creative with various mediums especially watercolors. This skill has allowed me to improve techniques and make designs stronger when needed.
Photography
I love photography. I’ve enjoyed doing so for various events, weddings, product photography, food and even real estate.
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Work Experience
June 2023 – Present
Graphic Design Specialist
Wounded Warrior Project
Contractor, assisting the creative services department with various needs, including long-format marketing materials, presentations, digital assets, etc.
September 2021 – February 2023
Production Designer
St. John (Formerly St. John & Partners)
Assist in various projects with multiple clients with print and digital requests while preparing files for print and digital spaces.
Take the lead with art direction for quick turnaround campaigns when necessary or/and work alongside senior art directors in various projects.
January 2019- September 2021
Art Director
Format (Formerly: 20 Twenty Creative)
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Facilitating productive collaborations between design, development, multimedia and social media teams to ensure cohesive marketing for clients.
Train new hires and document processes
August 2013- February 2018
Graphic Designer & Illustrator
Natural Life Collections
Design various marketing pieces including mailers, oversized posters, ads, newsletters, and assist with catalog production.
Create fun and marketable illustrations to be used on lifestyle products like t-shirts, mugs, posters, ceramics, fabrics, etc…
Established standard practices for print production to streamline communication, minimize errors and increase productivity with vendors overseas.
January 2013- August 2013
Graphic Designer (PT)
Folio Weekly
Assist the team with the design production of various ads and stories on a weekly basis and ensure timely production of the publication.
Website content management to maket he weekly stories available online.
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Education
