Hi, I'm Dave Katz, a seasoned graphic designer and art director with over two decades of experience. After earning my degree in Graphic Design from Kansas State University, I honed my skills by working on diverse projects—from designing souvenirs and calendars at Terrell Creative to leading web design and customer support at Skywax.com. I thrive in creative environments where I can apply both hands-on design talents and digital expertise. Beyond my professional roles, I co-founded the Junction City Generals, a collegiate baseball team, where I managed design duties alongside various multimedia roles. This journey has taught me how to start and grow companies from scratch, adapt quickly, and creatively solve problems—all of which I bring to my design projects and client collaborations.

Dave Katz

Hi, I'm Dave Katz, a seasoned graphic designer and art director with over two decades of experience. After earning my degree in Graphic Design from Kansas State University, I honed my skills by working on diverse projects—from designing souvenirs and calendars at Terrell Creative to leading web design and customer support at Skywax.com. I thrive in creative environments where I can apply both hands-on design talents and digital expertise. Beyond my professional roles, I co-founded the Junction City Generals, a collegiate baseball team, where I managed design duties alongside various multimedia roles. This journey has taught me how to start and grow companies from scratch, adapt quickly, and creatively solve problems—all of which I bring to my design projects and client collaborations.

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Hi, I’m Dave Katz, a seasoned graphic designer and art director with over two decades of experience. After earning my degree in Graphic Design from Kansas State University, I honed my skills by working on diverse projects—from designing souvenirs and calendars at Terrell Creative to leading web design and customer support at Skywax.com. I thrive in creative environments where I can apply both hands-on design talents and digital expertise.

Beyond my professional roles, I co-founded the Junction City Generals, a collegiate baseball team, where I managed design duties alongside various multimedia roles. This journey has taught me how to start and grow companies from scratch, adapt quickly, and creatively solve problems—all of which I bring to my design projects and client collaborations.

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Work Experience

Art Director / Graphic Designer / Photographer / Videographer / Soundboard Tech at Junction City Generals
December 31, 2010 - August 19, 2025
Co-founded the summer collegiate baseball team, built the organization from the ground up. Designed merchandise, programs, commercials, signage, and sound design. Developed skills in critical thinking and company foundation.
Art Director / Lead Designer / Customer Support at Skywax.com
January 1, 2010 - Present
Directed art and design for a web company focused on producing quality websites with an emphasis on user experience. Designed hundreds of websites and engaged in troubleshooting technical aspects of web design and hosting. Enjoyed working within the digital medium and managing the challenges of a web-based business.
Art Director / Graphic Designer / Photographer / Videographer / Soundboard Tech at Junction City Generals
January 1, 2010 - August 19, 2025
Co-founded a summer collegiate baseball team, building the organization from scratch. Led design duties such as merchandise, programs, commercials, signage, and sound design, while also managing photography, videography, and soundboard technology. Gained entrepreneurial experience and critical thinking skills in a fast-paced startup environment.
Art Director / Lead Designer / Customer Support at Skywax.com
January 1, 2010 - Present
Produced quality websites focusing on user experience, designed hundreds of websites, and handled technical troubleshooting of web design and hosting. Embraced the challenges of web-based business in digital medium.
Assistant Art Director / Graphic Designer at Terrell Creative
December 31, 2005 - August 19, 2025
Worked on designing souvenirs, books, calendars, postcards, and more for clients including Hard Rock Café and Great Wolf Lodge. Gained hands-on experience in package design and pre-press processes.
Assistant Art Director / Graphic Designer at Terrell Creative
January 1, 2005 - August 19, 2025
Worked on designing souvenirs, books, calendars, postcards, and more. Responsible for package design and pre-press tasks for clients including Hard Rock Café and Great Wolf Lodge. This first professional role helped develop strong foundational skills in graphic design and production processes.

Education

BF A Graphic Design at Kansas State University
January 1, 1996 - December 31, 2001
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Graphic Design at Kansas State University
January 1, 1996 - January 1, 2001

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Retail, Software & Internet, Travel & Hospitality, Non-Profit Organization