Kat Kara Studio

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Projects · 1

This portfolio showcases a selection of my work across branding, packaging, textile and digital design, developed over 16+ years working within large-scale retail and commercial environments.

Each project reflects my ability to combine creative thinking with production expertise — delivering design that is not only visually compelling, but fully resolved and ready for market.

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  • Brand Designer
  • Graphic Designer
  • Illustrator
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Work experience· 10 roles

Senior Design Manager · The Collagen CoOct 2025 – Oct 2025 · 1 mo

Lead design team with creative direction, brand development, and studio workflow. Responsible for concept creation, digital and packaging design, campaign art direction, brand storytelling, print design, and cross-functional collaboration. Managed supplier liaison, production oversight, and conversion-focused design across seasonal ranges.

Senior Design Manager · The Collagen CoJul 2024 – Sep 2025 · 1 yr 3 mos

Led design team operations, studio workflow and creative direction across brand, packaging, digital and campaign design. Developed brand identity systems, product packaging, print and digital assets, supporting ecommerce, social and marketing campaigns. Collaborated cross-functionally with marketing, product and suppliers to deliver seasonal launches, campaign creative and production-ready assets.

Graphic Design Manager · Coast to Coast ImportsJul 2024 – Jul 2024 · 1 mo

Directed creative concept development, surface pattern/textile design, digital design, content marketing, branding, packaging, and print production. Led photography styling, image retouching, web design, e-commerce assets, promotional materials, and trend forecasting; coordinated with suppliers.

Design Manager · Coast to Coast ImportsJun 2020 – Jul 2024 · 4 yrs 2 mos
Lead Designer · Smash EnterprisesFeb 2020 – Feb 2020 · 1 mo
Design Lead · Smash EnterprisesJan 2019 – Jun 2020 · 1 yr 6 mos
Senior Designer · Cristina Re DesignsJan 2019 – Jan 2019 · 1 mo
Senior Designer · Cristina Re DesignsMay 2018 – Jan 2019 · 9 mos

Education· 5

Bachelor of Design (Visual Communication) · Monash University2010 – 2011
UX/UI Design · RMIT Online2025
Advanced Diploma, Graphic Design · Holmesglen Tafe2008 – 2009
Advanced Diploma, Visual Merchandising · RMIT University2005 – 2006

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