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Hi, I'm Kat Taylor, a creative with experience in animation, illustration, design, and communications. I am passionate about the power art has to tell stories, educate, and connect. I enjoy collaborating, and can adapt styles and concepts to meet a shared vision.…

Kat Taylor

Graphic Designer, Video Editor, Animator, +5

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Hi, I'm Kat Taylor, a creative with experience in animation, illustration, design, and communications. I am passionate about the power art has to tell stories, educate, and connect. I enjoy collaborating, and can adapt styles and concepts to meet a shared vision.…

Available to hire

Hi, I’m Kat Taylor, a creative with experience in animation, illustration, design, and communications. I am passionate about the power art has to tell stories, educate, and connect. I enjoy collaborating, and can adapt styles and concepts to meet a shared vision.

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Work Experience

Freelance Illustrator at Young Storytellers

October 1, 2024 - Present

- Provide freelance illustration work for youth storytelling-related projects.

Communications Coordinator at Just Harvest

June 30, 2024 - Present

Leads cross-channel communications and executes initiatives promoting service-based programs, events, policy information, and fundraising opportunities for partners, donors, and the community. Collaborates across teams to develop strategic, creative, and culturally relevant campaigns through graphic design, web, social media, and email. Executes website redesign and branding kit development. Manages 50+ media relationships and produces press materials to strengthen public engagement and community storytelling.

Head of Marketing at Tree Service

January 1, 2024 - May 1, 2024

Spearheaded website redesign, optimized user experience and integrated SEO marketing techniques for greater website visibility. Fostered community engagement through compelling blog posts, advertisements, digital graphics and email marketing campaigns. Evaluated marketing metrics and analytics to optimize social media content with audience targeting and brand identity development.

Motion Designer at Magazine Title

November 1, 2023 - May 1, 2024

Created motion design, illustrations and short-form video content for the magazine; produced print and digital media assets; collaborated with team on Adobe Creative Suite workflows.

Motion Designer at TITLE Magazine Cincinnati, OH / Stop Motion Intern / Small Minded Animation

January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2024

Designed and fabricated characters, costumes, and visual elements for stop-motion and live-action productions. Produced and edited motion content using Adobe After Effects and Premiere Pro, integrating 2D elements into final outputs. Organized project files and maintained workflow standards to ensure efficient production and delivery across digital platforms.

Teaching Artist & Content Creator at Maker Studio Kids - San Francisco, CA

October 1, 2022 - August 1, 2023

Designed and facilitated inclusive arts education programming for youth, developing STEAM curriculum that supported diverse learning styles. Created vector illustrations for laser cut products and digital materials. Expanded program visibility through digital outreach, growing audience engagement by 250% and reaching 960K+ views on social media. Developed illustrated coloring pages for classroom use and accessible online sharing.

Museum Intern (STEM/Arts Education Facilitator) at KIDSPACE Museum Center - Cincinnati Museum Center

June 1, 2022 - August 1, 2022

Facilitated inclusive, hands-on STEAM learning experiences for children and families in a high-volume public environment, maintaining a safe, welcoming, and accessible space. Guided participants through creative arts and technology projects spanning animation, 3D printing, fiber arts, painting, and sculpture. Supported development and implementation of community-centered educational programming encouraging creativity, curiosity, and exploration across diverse audiences.

Gallery Attendant at Wave Pool Art Gallery & Center Cincinnati, OH

January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021

Supported day-to-day gallery operations as an attendant.

Research Assistant at University of Cincinnati

January 1, 2021 - June 1, 2021

Participated in research projects, assisted with data collection and analysis, and supported ongoing studies related to design and education.

Design Volunteer at DAAPcares

August 30, 2019 - April 29, 2023

- Greeted, directed, and introduced visitors to current exhibitions. - Answered questions and provided up to date information on the artists and the work being shown. - Assisted in organization of gallery resources and supplies, and maintained daily log of visitor information.

Education

Bachelor of Fine Arts; Certificate in Animation; Minor in Fashion Studies at University of Cincinnati, College of Design, Architecture, Art and Planning

August 1, 2019 - April 30, 2024

Study Abroad at Accademia Italiana (Florence, Italy)

September 1, 2023 - December 17, 2023