Katie Rodríguez

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Hi, I’m Katie Rodríguez, a strategic Senior Brand Designer, Social Media Strategist, and Creative Lead with 10+ years of experience building cohesive brand ecosystems and high-converting digital content.

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Hi, I’m Katie Rodríguez, a strategic Senior Brand Designer, Social Media Strategist, and Creative Lead with 10+ years of experience building cohesive brand ecosystems and high-converting digital content. I specialize in brand identity, design systems, conversion-focused ad and landing-page design, social media strategy, and responsive web/UI.

I’m an early adopter of AI-augmented workflows (Claude, ChatGPT, Gemini) and rely on data-driven insights to scale reach and engagement. I’ve led multidisciplinary teams and mentored designers, and I work remotely from Nicaragua, delivering brand-aligned creative for diverse clients.

Industry experience

  • Media & Entertainment
  • Software & Internet
  • Professional Services
  • Education
  • Healthcare
  • Retail

Projects · 1

Circa81 Design is a Native American woman-owned design, engineering, and operations management firm. Specializing in providing cutting-edge solutions, advisory, and consulting services to Native American tribes, as well as public and private sectors, Circa81 Design is a leader in innovation, quality, and client satisfaction. Their end-to-end scope of services ensures that each project is approached with the goal of achieving continuous improvement and operational excellence. Project Scope: I was tasked with creating a brand that captures the essence of Circa81 Design’s diverse service offerings while reflecting their mission of delivering premium-quality solutions. The client had a clear vision: they wanted the brand to evoke a sense of luxury and exclusivity, positioning Circa81 Design as a high-end, premium firm. This required creating a brand identity that not only communicates professionalism but also establishes the brand as refined, elevated, and suitable for high-profile clients in both the public and private sectors. The challenge was to craft a design that balances sophistication with cultural respect, while also preparing the brand for future expansion into new areas, such as furniture design and a children's clothing line. This meant that the brand needed to be versatile, timeless, and adaptable, without losing the luxurious feel that the client envisioned. Design Solution: To achieve the client's vision, I created a cohesive and sophisticated design that resonates with the high-end positioning of the brand. By incorporating elegant typography, a refined color palette, and clean, minimalistic layouts, the brand was designed to feel exclusive and expensive while maintaining accessibility to Native American tribes and public sectors. I made sure to integrate subtle nods to the client’s cultural background, but in a way that feels modern and luxurious. The design solution also keeps in mind the client's future aspirations of expanding the brand into various sectors, such as furniture design and children's clothing. The visual identity was crafted with scalability in mind, ensuring that it could be easily extended into these new ventures while retaining the core essence of luxury and professionalism. This strategic approach resulted in a brand identity that not only reflects Circa81 Design’s current scope of services but also positions the company for future growth and expansion into new industries. webdesigner #designer #illustrator #photo

  • Brand Designer
  • Brand Strategist
  • Graphic Designer
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Work experience· 11 roles

Senior Brand Designer · Independent Design ConsultantJun 2025 – Present · 1 yr 6 mos

Audited and unified fragmented brand paths into cohesive brand systems (Keiser University); developed brand guidelines, magazine layouts, and academic presentations to harmonize institutional communication. Directed project-based creative for diverse industries (MYCA Consulting) and led end-to-end deliverables from logo creation to social media assets (DMM & Status Agency).

Independent Design Consultant / Senior Brand Designer · Keiser UniversityJun 2025 – Present · 1 yr 6 mos

Audited and unified fragmented visual paths into a cohesive brand system; developed brand guidelines, magazine layouts, and academic presentations to harmonize institutional communication.

Senior Brand Designer & Social Media Strategist · Ra Beauty / The MetaBusiness World by Erin PattenJan 2023 – Present · 3 yrs 11 mos

Converted campaigns with Real People, Real Results creative to drive high-conversion traffic. Developed strategic content pillars and visual kits with marketing partners; defined visual strategy and governance for 50+ external creators. Coordinated monthly brand portfolio delivery in Notion and collaborated with developers to translate Figma designs into responsive websites.

Senior Brand Designer & Social Media Strategist · Ra Beauty / The Meta Business WorldJan 2023 – Present · 3 yrs 11 mos
Senior Brand Designer & Social Media Strategist · The Meta Business World by Erin Patten / Ra BeautyJan 2023 – Present · 3 yrs 11 mos
Senior/Lead Graphic Designer · Hite Digital Marketing AgencyNov 2020 – Jan 2022 · 1 yr 3 mos
Senior / Lead Graphic Designer · HITE Digital Marketing AgencyNov 2020 – Nov 2022 · 2 yrs 1 mo
Graphic Design Manager · Origami Brand StudioJun 2016 – Nov 2020 · 4 yrs 6 mos

Education· 7

Bachelor in Graphic Design · Universidad Politécnica de Nicaragua2030 – 2014
Bachelor in Graphic Design · Universidad Politécnica de Nicaragua2030 – 2014
Google UX Design Professional Certificate · Coursera2030 – 2026
HubSpot Design Certification · HubSpot2030 – 2026

Certifications and awards· 9

Google UX Design Professional Certificate2030 – 2026
HubSpot Design Certification2030 – 2026
Illustration Certification (Digital Assets)2030 – 2026
Google UX Design Professional Certificate2030 – 2026

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