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I’m Kay M. Angerer, a creative storyteller and illustrator with 5+ years of experience driving communication through visuals. I love leading teams, mentoring up-and-coming designers, and embracing growth across editorial, branding, and publication design. I collaborate with clients from local businesses to publishers, translating ideas into engaging branding and illustrations. I’m passionate about accessible design, community impact, and bringing ambitious concepts to life through thoughtful visuals and steady collaboration.…I’m Kay M. Angerer, a creative storyteller and illustrator with 5+ years of experience driving communication through visuals. I love leading teams, mentoring up-and-coming designers, and embracing growth across editorial, branding, and publication design. I collaborate with clients from local businesses to publishers, translating ideas into engaging branding and illustrations. I’m passionate about accessible design, community impact, and bringing ambitious concepts to life through thoughtful visuals and steady collaboration.

Kayla Anegrer

Illustrator, Graphic Designer, Designer, +3

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I’m Kay M. Angerer, a creative storyteller and illustrator with 5+ years of experience driving communication through visuals. I love leading teams, mentoring up-and-coming designers, and embracing growth across editorial, branding, and publication design. I collaborate with clients from local businesses to publishers, translating ideas into engaging branding and illustrations. I’m passionate about accessible design, community impact, and bringing ambitious concepts to life through thoughtful visuals and steady collaboration.…I’m Kay M. Angerer, a creative storyteller and illustrator with 5+ years of experience driving communication through visuals. I love leading teams, mentoring up-and-coming designers, and embracing growth across editorial, branding, and publication design. I collaborate with clients from local businesses to publishers, translating ideas into engaging branding and illustrations. I’m passionate about accessible design, community impact, and bringing ambitious concepts to life through thoughtful visuals and steady collaboration.

Available to hire

I’m Kay M. Angerer, a creative storyteller and illustrator with 5+ years of experience driving communication through visuals. I love leading teams, mentoring up-and-coming designers, and embracing growth across editorial, branding, and publication design.

I collaborate with clients from local businesses to publishers, translating ideas into engaging branding and illustrations. I’m passionate about accessible design, community impact, and bringing ambitious concepts to life through thoughtful visuals and steady collaboration.

Skills

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe After Effects

Adobe Photoshop

Editorial Illustration

Branding

Experience Level

Adobe Illustrator

Expert

Adobe After Effects

Expert

Adobe Photoshop

Expert

Editorial Illustration

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Intermediate

Intermediate

Intermediate

Language

English

Fluent

Work Experience

Creative Head at Phoenix Creative Solutions

November 1, 2024 - November 1, 2024

Led and guided a multidisciplinary team to research, design, and execute branding strategies for local businesses. Designed branded visuals and campaigns for clients. Created pro-bono and discounted work for immigrant business owners, entrepreneurs, and those seeking the American Dream.

Graphic Designer at SMART Tech

January 31, 2023 - January 31, 2023

Consulted with educators to create engaging presentations and digital assets to translate lesson plans into educational content. Developed vector assets including infographics, charts, characters, and more to create an interactive environment. Created and organized an extensive library of visual assets for educators.

Graphic Designer at Bookstr

August 31, 2022 - August 31, 2022

Collaborated with copywriters, social media managers, and other designers to create compelling content to promote events, feature new editorial pieces, and engage through humor. Created promotional material for book launches, author interviews, and upcoming events hosted by high-profile clients like DC Comics. Contributed to the cohesive brand by designing visual content guided by the brand strategy and audience type.

Creative Head at Phoenix Creative Solutions

June 1, 2023 - November 1, 2024

Led and guided a multidisciplinary team to research, design, and execute branding strategies for local businesses; designed branded visuals and campaigns for clients; created pro-bono and discounted work for immigrant business owners, entrepreneurs, and those seeking the American Dream.

Graphic Designer at SMART Tech

August 1, 2022 - January 31, 2023

Consulted with educators to create engaging presentations and digital assets to translate lesson plans into educational content; developed vector assets including infographics, charts, characters, and more to create an interactive environment; created and sorted an extensive library of visual assets for educators.

Graphic Designer at Bookstr

September 1, 2020 - August 31, 2022

Collaborated with copywriters, social media managers, and other designers to create compelling content to promote events, feature new editorial pieces, and engage through humor; created promotional material for book launches, author interviews, and upcoming events hosted by high-profile clients like DC Comics; contributed to the cohesive brand by designing visual content guided by the brand strategy and audience type.

Resident at Interzone Lazaretto Residency, Lazaretto, Spain

October 1, 2024 - October 7, 2024

Immersive week-long experience of 14 hour days participating in challenges and events to improve artistic skills, expand the worldly perspective, and work with masters in their field.

Summer Camp Counselor at Summer Camp (Snohomish, WA)

June 1, 2019 - August 31, 2019

Assisted with campers, organized activities, and facilitated group projects, contributing to a supportive and engaging camp environment.

Summer Camp Counselor at Summer Camp (Snohomish, WA)

June 1, 2020 - August 31, 2020

Continued to support campers, lead activities, and foster a positive learning atmosphere during summer sessions.

Summer Camp Counselor at Snohomish Summer Camp

June 1, 2019 - August 31, 2020

Provided supervision and activities for campers; assisted with program delivery and safety.

Store Lead at Mudbay University Village

November 1, 2024 - November 1, 2025

Managed store operations, customer service, and team supervision in a busy retail environment.

Education

BFA in Illustration; Animated and Publication Design; Graphic Design concentration at Savannah College of Art & Design