About

Senior Graphic Designer & Art Director

Hello, I'm Kat, a graphic designer with over 20 years of experience. My work spans brand identity, print, and digital design for a variety of clients and industries. This portfolio presents a selection of my projects. Feel free to explore and get a sense of my design approach.

  • Website: katharine.space
  • LinkedIn: @katharinenguyen
  • Location: USA & Switzerland
  • Degree: BA Visual Communications
  • Email: katharine.designer[at]gmail[dot]com
  • Freelance: Available

Resume

Summary

Katharine Nguyen

Versatile Graphic Designer and Art Director with 20+ years of experience crafting impactful visual solutions for diverse clients and industries. Expertise in brand identity, print and digital design, illustration, and creative problem-solving. Proven track record of managing multiple projects and collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams to deliver exceptional results.

Education

Bachelor of Fine Arts & Visual Communications

1998 - 2002

Northern Illinois University, DeKalb, IL

Skills

Professional

  • Graphic Design
  • Brand Identity Development
  • Print Design
  • Digital Design
  • Cross-culture Communication
  • Marketing Collateral

Technical

  • Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign)
  • Content Management Systems
  • SharePoint
  • MS Office Suite
  • Basic HTML
  • Shopify / Squarespace

Languages

  • English, native
  • French, proficient
  • Cantones, spoken, basic

Professional Experience

Freelance Graphic Design

2010 - Present

Kataphora,Design, Lausanne, Switzerland

  • Lead in the design, development, and implementation of the graphic, layout, and production communication materials
  • Manage end-to-end creative projects from concept to completion, ensuring client satisfaction and timely delivery
  • Create basic video content and GIF animations to enhance visual storytelling and align with branding strategies
  • Collaborate with clients to produce visually engaging digital and print materials

DIRECTOR OF VISUAL COMMUNICATIONS

Oct 2023 - Mar 2024

Proyectos Intercambios Culturales (PIC) Association, Crissier, Switzerland

  • Developed and executed the association's visual communication strategy as a member of the executive committee
  • Managed content creation for newsletters and digital platforms, ensuring timely information flow aligned with the association's goals
  • Utilized SharePoint extensively for content management and effective collaboration among team member
  • Created 4+ design presentations and proposals a month for clients and account managers

Art Director

Jun 2011 - Aug 2011

C:LYNK Creative Network, Geneva, Switzerland

  • Led promotional design projects for product launches, ensuring cohesive branding and effective communication strategies
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop marketing materials that enhanced brand visibility
  • Delegate tasks to the 7 members of the design team and provide counsel on all aspects of the project.
  • Supervise the assessment of all graphic materials in order to ensure quality and accuracy of the design

Senior Graphic Designer

Jul 2004 - Apr 2010

Compass Group North America, Chicago & Charlotte, USA

  • Conceptualized and designed creative assets tailored to diverse sectors within Compass Group
  • Collaborated with managers and directors to execute strategic vision through impactful graphic design work across multiple media
  • Led the design for a successful proposal that secured a major food service contract at a prominent Chicago cultural institution