Kate Nikles

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Hi, I'm Kate, a multidisciplinary designer with over six years of experience turning brand and marketing ideas into dynamic graphics and engaging content.

About

Hi, I’m Kate, a multidisciplinary designer with over six years of experience turning brand and marketing ideas into dynamic graphics and engaging content. I specialize in creating top-performing digital designs, illustrations, animations, and user interfaces that resonate and perform well.
I enjoy collaborating on user research, building prototypes, and wireframes to create seamless and attractive experiences. Whether it’s branding, web, or social media, I love using strong design fundamentals combined with experimentation to deliver outstanding projects.

  • 4 years' experience
  • Joined January 2024

Languages

  • EnglishFluent
  • Spanish; CastilianIntermediate

Industry experience

  • Media & Entertainment
  • Gaming
  • Non-Profit Organization
  • Software & Internet
  • Retail

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Work experience· 5 roles

Freelance UI and Graphic Designer · Clumsy Cat StudioMay 2025 – Jul 2025 · 3 mos

Designed UI system and high-fidelity prototypes using Figma and Illustrator for the game 'Love at the Milky Way Diner'. Created branding guide and logo for the video game and Clumsy Cat Studio.

Multidisciplinary Designer · Readymade Utopia LLCMar 2025 – Jul 2025 · 5 mos

Led and managed full-cycle visual design projects in the entertainment space. Created 3D illustrations, album covers, animated videos, and digital assets. Developed character design, branding, advertising materials, and campaign layout for a successfully-funded Kickstarter campaign. Optimized designs for printing on apparel and paper goods, and led merchandise production. Designed trendy web and mobile UI using strong design fundamentals and experimentation.

Volunteer UI/UX Designer · Linens N LoveNov 2024 – Jul 2025 · 9 mos

Collaborated with nonprofit to evaluate and redesign a web-based volunteer coordination dashboard and site. Built prototypes to validate design decisions and gathered user feedback. Measured design success through user testing, data analysis, and quantitative interviews.

Graphic Design and Creative Marketing Coordinator · IDONTMINDAug 2024 – Present · 2 yrs 4 mos
Quality Assurance Lead - Humanities · QuizletJan 2022 – Jul 2025 · 3 yrs 7 mos

Education

Bachelor of Arts · University of Wisconsin Madison2012 – 2016
UI/UX Certification · Springboard2022 – 2023
Bachelor of Arts · University of Wisconsin, Madison2012 – 2016

Certifications and awards

UI/UX Design Certification2023

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