Experience
Graphic Designer
John Jay College / Jul 2023–Present / New York, NY
Graphic Designer
John Jay College / Jul 2023–Present / New York, NY
Worked part-time for John Jay College’s Marketing and Communications team. Created print and digital materials for administration, staff, and academic departments.
Freelance Designer & Illustrator
May 2017–Present / Remote
Completed assignments for clients such as The New York Times, The Washington Post, Penguin Random House, Trinity University, SportsPlay and Hedge New York. Projects included print and digital assets, logo designs, HTML emails, and editorial illustration.
Student Assistant
SVA Career Development / Jun 2022–May 2023 / New York, NY
Answered phone calls and emails, updated online job board, proofread presentations, helped facilitate campus events, and performed other administrative duties for the office.
Gallery Assistant
SVA Galleries / Sep 2021–Apr 2022 / New York, NY
Assisted with exhibition installation and removal in SVA’s three galleries. Ran the front desk during opening receptions.
Graphic Designer
PartnerComm / May 2017–Jun 2021 / Dallas, TX
Led and supported design projects in benefits, wellness, and
culture communication. Projects involved print and web design, branding, production, press checks, and art installation.
culture communication. Projects involved print and web design, branding, production, press checks, and art installation.
Assistant Art Teacher
Dallas Museum of Art (DMA) / May–Aug 2015 / Dallas, TX
Dallas Museum of Art (DMA) / May–Aug 2015 / Dallas, TX
Supported art teachers in leading classes for children between 6 and 18 years old. Helped students create art projects, install exhibitions, and learn about the DMA’s collections.
Education
The School of Visual Arts (SVA)
MFA in Illustration as Visual Essay / 2023 / New York, NY
The School of Visual Arts (SVA)
MFA in Illustration as Visual Essay / 2023 / New York, NY
Trinity University
BA in Art and Communication / 2017 / San Antonio, TX
BA in Art and Communication / 2017 / San Antonio, TX
Skills
Print Design, Web Design, Branding, Wireframing, Illustration, Print Production, Storyboarding, Basic HTML/CSS
Tools
InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, Figma, Fresco, Powerpoint, Word, Outlook, Google Suite, Klaviyo, Salesforce
Contact
Email: katy@katyfreeman.com