I'm an artist and designer with a BFA in Communication Arts from VCUArts, where I learned to bridge traditional fine art with digital design. My work spans custom portraiture, apparel graphics, 3D modeling, and editorial design—and I'm fluent in everything from traditional painting to Adobe Creative Suite, Maya, Blender, and Procreate. Before pursuing art full-time, I spent ten years in property management, working my way from Leasing Agent to General Manager. That experience taught me project management, financial strategy, and how to keep complex operations on track. I bring that same mindset to my creative work: start with the desired result, then build a strategy to get there. I founded Charm School Designs in 2025 to gain hands-on professional design experience, and I've since worked on everything from custom portraits and apparel graphics to jewelry prototyping and photo retouching. I'm a maker at heart—whether I'm sketching an idea, modeling it in 3D, or fabricating a finished piece, I love taking concepts from start to finish.…

Kit Rhodes

I'm an artist and designer with a BFA in Communication Arts from VCUArts, where I learned to bridge traditional fine art with digital design. My work spans custom portraiture, apparel graphics, 3D modeling, and editorial design—and I'm fluent in everything from traditional painting to Adobe Creative Suite, Maya, Blender, and Procreate. Before pursuing art full-time, I spent ten years in property management, working my way from Leasing Agent to General Manager. That experience taught me project management, financial strategy, and how to keep complex operations on track. I bring that same mindset to my creative work: start with the desired result, then build a strategy to get there. I founded Charm School Designs in 2025 to gain hands-on professional design experience, and I've since worked on everything from custom portraits and apparel graphics to jewelry prototyping and photo retouching. I'm a maker at heart—whether I'm sketching an idea, modeling it in 3D, or fabricating a finished piece, I love taking concepts from start to finish.…

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I’m an artist and designer with a BFA in Communication Arts from VCUArts, where I learned to bridge traditional fine art with digital design. My work spans custom portraiture, apparel graphics, 3D modeling, and editorial design—and I’m fluent in everything from traditional painting to Adobe Creative Suite, Maya, Blender, and Procreate.

Before pursuing art full-time, I spent ten years in property management, working my way from Leasing Agent to General Manager. That experience taught me project management, financial strategy, and how to keep complex operations on track. I bring that same mindset to my creative work: start with the desired result, then build a strategy to get there.

I founded Charm School Designs in 2025 to gain hands-on professional design experience, and I’ve since worked on everything from custom portraits and apparel graphics to jewelry prototyping and photo retouching. I’m a maker at heart—whether I’m sketching an idea, modeling it in 3D, or fabricating a finished piece, I love taking concepts from start to finish.

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Skills

Experience Level

Adobe Lightroom
Expert
Spot Illustration
Expert
Adobe Photoshop
Expert
Autodesk Maya
Expert
Blender
Expert
Corel Draw
Intermediate
ZBrush
Intermediate
Figma
Intermediate
Portrait
Intermediate
Procreate
Intermediate
3D Design
Intermediate
3D Model
Intermediate
Autodesk Fusion 360
Intermediate
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Work Experience

Permanent Jewelry Artist & Designer at BVDesigns
May 1, 2025 - January 31, 2026
Created 3D prototypes in Fusion 360 for final design approval and manufacturing specifications. Fabricated ready-to-wear and permanent jewelry using spot welding, wire wrapping, beading, and component assembly. Expanded quickly from permanent jewelry application to concept design and development, supporting production-ready outcomes.
Owner and Designer at Charm School Designs
January 1, 2025 - Present
Creates custom portraits, apparel graphics, and art prints for personal collections and client commissions. Manages operations including production, finances, customer service, social media strategy, and SEO. Works across traditional and digital tools including Adobe Creative Suite, Procreate, Maya, and Blender to deliver commissioned creative work.
Visual Editor at Hike Austin
May 1, 2024 - Present
Batch processes images for social media using Photoshop and Lightroom with artifact-free editing and brand-specific color grading. Performs advanced retouching (object removal, dodge and burn, frequency separation) to produce polished, authentic, and brand-aligned photos. Drafts social media photo and video posts to streamline client selection while honoring final post approval.
General Manager at Cardinal Group, Sentral, Waterton Residential
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2023
Led large-scale post-storm renovations for a 390-unit property by coordinating vendors, contractors, and internal teams to deliver on time and within budget. Increased net effective rent by 18% within 28 days and exceeded quarterly NOI by 25% through strategic pricing and marketing. Improved occupancy from 85% to 93% and resident satisfaction from 3.23 to 4.33 through improved services and communication protocols. Coached and mentored the team, resulting in two internal promotions within six months. Developed and managed separate P&L budgets across renovated/classic units, commercial spaces, and hotel units for multiple portfolios.

Education

Bachelors of Fine Art (Communication Arts) at VCUArts
January 11, 2030 - May 1, 2026

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Real Estate & Construction, Media & Entertainment, Manufacturing, Travel & Hospitality, Professional Services, Other
    Custom Illustrated Invitation - Interactive Design

    The Process

    Concept Development
    I presented three distinct visual concepts to the parents, each with a different illustration style and tone.
    [View](https://www.twine.net/signin

    Client Collaboration
    After selecting Concept 3, I worked closely with the parents to refine the illustrations, adjust colors, and incorporate personal details like their pets and favorite nursery rhymes. We went through two rounds of revisions to get the characters and setting just right.

    Final Design
    The final invitation features custom illustrations and an interactive Twine narrative where guests click through a short story to reveal event details.

    Final illustrated characters

    Deliverables

    • 3 initial concept presentations
    • Original illustrations (characters, decor, typography)
    • Twine interactive narrative with event details integration
    • Final print-ready digital file and shareable link

    What the Client Said

    “Kit made the process so fun and collaborative. We loved seeing the different concepts and felt like our input really shaped the final design!”