I'm Kat Karamitros, a designer and illustrator based in Melbourne, Australia. An all-round design aficionado full of creativity, passion, hard work, attention to detail, and enthusiasm. I'm seeking a design position where I can express my creative and problem-solving skills, learn from other creatives, and generate exciting, successful design outcomes.

Kat Karamitros

I'm Kat Karamitros, a designer and illustrator based in Melbourne, Australia. An all-round design aficionado full of creativity, passion, hard work, attention to detail, and enthusiasm. I'm seeking a design position where I can express my creative and problem-solving skills, learn from other creatives, and generate exciting, successful design outcomes.

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I’m Kat Karamitros, a designer and illustrator based in Melbourne, Australia. An all-round design aficionado full of creativity, passion, hard work, attention to detail, and enthusiasm.
I’m seeking a design position where I can express my creative and problem-solving skills, learn from other creatives, and generate exciting, successful design outcomes.

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Language

English
Fluent
Greek, Modern
Fluent

Work Experience

Senior Design Manager at The Collagen Co
October 1, 2025 - October 1, 2025
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.
Graphic Design Manager at Coast to Coast Imports
July 1, 2024 - July 1, 2024
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.
Lead Designer at Smash Enterprises
February 1, 2020 - February 1, 2020
Created design concepts across surface pattern/textile design, digital/graphic design, packaging, print production, branding, and promotional materials. Involved in outdoor/environmental design, animation & illustration, presentations, and trend forecasting; worked with notable clients including Coles, Woolworths, Sainsbury’s, TK Maxx, Big W, and Officeworks.
Senior Designer at Cristina Re Designs
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2019
Branding, graphic design, packaging design, photography, styling and image retouching; product design & development; EDM designs and social media campaigns; 3D product drawings and specifications; system management and trend forecasting.
Graphic Designer at Kikki.K
May 1, 2018 - May 1, 2018
Graphic design, packaging, surface pattern/textile design, product design & development; liaising with offshore suppliers; 3D product drawings and specifications.
Graphic Designer at Gibson Importing
December 1, 2015 - December 1, 2015
Product design & development; finished art; graphic design; packaging; illustration; liaison with suppliers, proofs and pre-production samples; photography styling and image retouching; advertisement design for print and online; EDM designs & social campaigns; trend forecasting.

Education

Bachelor of Design (Visual Communication) at Monash University
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2011
UX/UI Design at RMIT Online
January 1, 2025 - October 31, 2025
Advanced Diploma, Graphic Design at Holmesglen Tafe
January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2009
Advanced Diploma, Visual Merchandising at RMIT University
January 1, 2005 - January 1, 2006
Bachelor of Design Industrial Design at RMIT University
January 1, 2002 - January 1, 2003

Qualifications

UX/UI Design
January 1, 2025 - October 31, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Retail, Wholesale & Distribution, Professional Services, Consumer Goods