I’m Katy, a designer, gamer, and nap-taker. I was born and raised in the midwest, and call Cincinnati home.
I am currently a Senior Designer at Hyperquake. I am available for freelance opportunities.
LET’S GET IN TOUCH
katykoetting@gmail.com
763-291-7660
AWARDS
AAF | CINCINNATI ADDY’S 2020
Gold, Guerrilla Marketing & Ambient Media
Judge’s Choice, Student Entries
AAF | REGIONAL ADDY’S 2020
Silver, Guerilla Marketing & Ambient Media
WORK EXPERIENCE | DOWNLOAD
SENIOR DESIGNER | HYPERQUAKE
MARCH 2022–PRESENT
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Create brand campaigns that live through digital marketing, traditional advertising, and consumer touch-points
- Design and build websites from wireframes to production
- Translate complicated brand stories into a cohesive visual language
- Communicate directly with clients through presentations and ongoing conversations
- Lead teams of strategists, copywriters, and client managers
- Flex copywriting skills for advertising and social media
- Provide clear & actionable feedback for other designers
DESIGNER | GREY
JUNE 2019–MARCH 2022
- Create marketing solutions for products via social media, online retailers, and email campaigns
- Collaborate with a team of strategists, copywriters, and client leaders
- Participate in RFP’s and client pitches
- Maintain excellent work quality on tight deadlines
- Present directly to clients, advocate for the team’s creative solutions, and respond to feedback
JUNIOR DESIGNER | DOBLIN
SEPTEMBER 2018–DECEMBER 2018
- Conduct primary and secondary research
- Analyze and synthesize research into design solutions
- Lead collaboration efforts amongst a multidisciplinary team
- Participate in and lead activities for multi-day client workshops
- Create cohesive, engaging, and data-driven presentations to effectively communicate research findings clients
JUNIOR DESIGNER | LPK
MAY 2017–MAY 2018
- Design net-new packaging solutions and strategic brand updates (primary categories: feminine care, personal health care, food and drink)
- Participate directly in user testing, such as focus groups, responding to feedback on the spot
- Develop and design branding for new and legacy clients
- Create visual identities, starting with mood boards and ending with brand guidelines
JUNIOR DESIGNER | CBX
JANUARY–MAY 2016
- Roll out designs and branding to product line extensions
- Craft physical product mockups for proof of concept and presentations
- Photograph and style food for packaging
- Take packaging designs from initial concept through production
EDUCATION
UNIVERSITY OF CINCINNATI, DAAP
FALL 2014–SPRING 2019
GPA: 3.89/4.0 Deans List
Degree: Bachelor’s of Science, Graphic Communication Design
Graduated with Honors
TECH SKILLS
Adobe Creative Suite
+ Photoshop
+ Illustrator
+ InDesign
+ After Effects
+ XD
Figma
Webflow
FOCUS AREAS
Branding
Advertising
Digital Marketing
Web Design
UX/UI