contact

email:

[email protected]

instagram:

@djkathybates

skills

photoshop
illustrator
indesign
figma
procreate
html
css
wordpress
after effects
ux design
ui design
ux research
webflow
midjourney
chat gpt

interests

illustration
screen printing
mural painting
zine making
risograph

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kate thomfohrda

multidisciplinary Designer

experience

Graphic Designer

Market Crafters
Madison, WI // 10/22 -05/24

  • work closely with account manager to create collateral for clients
  • maintain clients’ brand integrity across all company communications

Creative Manager

Kin-Kin Coffee Roasters
Madison, WI // 2015-2022

  • manage all creative content
    from concept to completion
  • maintain brand integrity across
    all company communications
  • oversee profitability, deliverables, timelines, and budgets

Graphic Designer

Freelance
Madison, WI // 2014-Present

  • work with various opinions and navigate the approval process
  • complete projects by coordinating with outside agencies, art services, printers, manufacturers, etc. to ensure smooth purchasing process

education

University of Illinois
at Chicago

BFA In Studio Art
Graduated Spring 2011

madison College

Associates in Web
and Digital Media
Graduation Fall 2022