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Hello! My name is Katie Kuz, a 27-year-old Graphic Designer and Illustrator from Ohio. I specialize in digital art geared toward a younger audience, with an emphasis on colorful characters, food art, packaging, stationery design and fun visual typography. Most popular commissioned work includes stickers and character portraits. I’ve been working in the Graphic Design and Illustration field for 7+ years and it is my pride and joy. I’m a team player who likes brainstorming and creative thinking, and being able to handle multiple solo projects at once. Contributing creative ideas and concepts is my favorite aspect of any project. If you're curious about my work or would like to know more about me, please feel free to send me a message through LinkedIn or email.…Hello! My name is Katie Kuz, a 27-year-old Graphic Designer and Illustrator from Ohio. I specialize in digital art geared toward a younger audience, with an emphasis on colorful characters, food art, packaging, stationery design and fun visual typography. Most popular commissioned work includes stickers and character portraits. I’ve been working in the Graphic Design and Illustration field for 7+ years and it is my pride and joy. I’m a team player who likes brainstorming and creative thinking, and being able to handle multiple solo projects at once. Contributing creative ideas and concepts is my favorite aspect of any project. If you're curious about my work or would like to know more about me, please feel free to send me a message through LinkedIn or email.

Katie Kuczynski

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Hello! My name is Katie Kuz, a 27-year-old Graphic Designer and Illustrator from Ohio. I specialize in digital art geared toward a younger audience, with an emphasis on colorful characters, food art, packaging, stationery design and fun visual typography. Most popular commissioned work includes stickers and character portraits. I’ve been working in the Graphic Design and Illustration field for 7+ years and it is my pride and joy. I’m a team player who likes brainstorming and creative thinking, and being able to handle multiple solo projects at once. Contributing creative ideas and concepts is my favorite aspect of any project. If you're curious about my work or would like to know more about me, please feel free to send me a message through LinkedIn or email.…Hello! My name is Katie Kuz, a 27-year-old Graphic Designer and Illustrator from Ohio. I specialize in digital art geared toward a younger audience, with an emphasis on colorful characters, food art, packaging, stationery design and fun visual typography. Most popular commissioned work includes stickers and character portraits. I’ve been working in the Graphic Design and Illustration field for 7+ years and it is my pride and joy. I’m a team player who likes brainstorming and creative thinking, and being able to handle multiple solo projects at once. Contributing creative ideas and concepts is my favorite aspect of any project. If you're curious about my work or would like to know more about me, please feel free to send me a message through LinkedIn or email.

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Hello! My name is Katie Kuz, a 27-year-old Graphic Designer and Illustrator from Ohio. I specialize in digital art geared toward a younger audience, with an emphasis on colorful characters, food art, packaging, stationery design and fun visual typography. Most popular commissioned work includes stickers and character portraits. I’ve been working in the Graphic Design and Illustration field for 7+ years and it is my pride and joy.

I’m a team player who likes brainstorming and creative thinking, and being able to handle multiple solo projects at once. Contributing creative ideas and concepts is my favorite aspect of any project. If you’re curious about my work or would like to know more about me, please feel free to send me a message through LinkedIn or email.

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Work Experience

Lead Illustrator at The Daily Grind Planners Co.

December 1, 2025 - Present

Creating illustrations for stickers, journal covers, planner covers, divider inserts, coloring book inserts, and full sticker book pages. Collaborating with coordinators, graphic designers, and brand managers to ensure cohesive products; developing schedules and process steps from research to color details.

Cake Decorator at Giant Eagle

March 1, 2025 - August 1, 2025

Creating custom cake orders with various flavors, fillings, frostings, topping styles, and decor. Working with a team under high-pressure situations; decorating special order cakes, display case items, and mass-produced desserts; providing customer service and problem solving.

Apple Artist & Packaging at Candy Apple Company

November 1, 2024 - February 28, 2025

Decorating apples with toppings, packaging, labeling, organizing, and prepping products. Customer service; maintaining shop cleanliness; decorating apples with toppings like chocolate drizzle, cereal pieces, and cookies crumbs.

Freelance Artist at Eclectic Cleveland

June 1, 2023 - Present

Self-branding and marketing; content creation and advertisements; customer service; organizing stock; art commissions and special orders; designing and printing custom clothing; collaborative work.

Babysitter at Freelance/Self Employed - Medina, OH

October 1, 2022 - Present

Work with families with younger children (typically 4-10), including those on the autism spectrum. Create games and crafts to stimulate problem solving and creativity; prepare meals following dietary guidelines; diaper changes and bedtime routines; communicate with parents.

Face Painter at Freelance/Self Employed - Parma, OH

July 1, 2017 - July 1, 2019

Traveling to event locations; working with clients to realize ideas; maintaining stock of supplies; painting quickly with a steady hand; consistent quality.

Babysitter at Freelance/Self Employed

October 1, 2022 - Present

Working with families with younger children (typically 4-10), including those on the autism spectrum. Creating new and innovative games and crafts; keeping children stimulated and solving problems creatively; following dietary guidelines when cooking; changing diapers and cleaning up; putting children to sleep; keeping parents updated; practicing patience and clear communication.