Hello! I'm Jade Kelly Connaughton, a passionate designer and theatre professional with extensive experience in costume design, set design, and various performance arts. Throughout my career, I've worked on numerous theatre productions, branding projects, and music-related design work, combining creativity with technical skills to bring visionary concepts to life. I hold a Master of Fine Arts in Theatre Design and a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Theatre from Texas State University. My diverse skill set spans from costume design and wig making to musical performance and voiceover work. I love blending art, design, and performance to create engaging experiences both on stage and in digital media.

Jade Kelly Connaughton

Hello! I'm Jade Kelly Connaughton, a passionate designer and theatre professional with extensive experience in costume design, set design, and various performance arts. Throughout my career, I've worked on numerous theatre productions, branding projects, and music-related design work, combining creativity with technical skills to bring visionary concepts to life. I hold a Master of Fine Arts in Theatre Design and a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Theatre from Texas State University. My diverse skill set spans from costume design and wig making to musical performance and voiceover work. I love blending art, design, and performance to create engaging experiences both on stage and in digital media.

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Hello! I’m Jade Kelly Connaughton, a passionate designer and theatre professional with extensive experience in costume design, set design, and various performance arts. Throughout my career, I’ve worked on numerous theatre productions, branding projects, and music-related design work, combining creativity with technical skills to bring visionary concepts to life.

I hold a Master of Fine Arts in Theatre Design and a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Theatre from Texas State University. My diverse skill set spans from costume design and wig making to musical performance and voiceover work. I love blending art, design, and performance to create engaging experiences both on stage and in digital media.

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Work Experience

Costume Designer at Texas State University
December 31, 2025 - August 14, 2025
Designed costumes for productions including Romeo & Juliet (2025), Sister Act (2025), Light in the Piazza (2024), When Thou Wakest (2024), and She Kills Monsters (2024).
Costume Designer at Haven Arts Theatre
December 31, 2023 - August 14, 2025
Designed costumes for the production Tartuffe directed by Amy Barnes in 2023.
Costume Designer at Texas Renaissance Festival
December 31, 2021 - August 14, 2025
Designed court costumes for festival productions in 2021.
Brand and Social Media Designer at Loxley
January 1, 2020 - Present
Managed branding and social media design for the musical group Loxley since 2020.
Assistant Designer at Texas State University
December 31, 2022 - August 14, 2025
Assisted in design work on Into the Woods with Angie Hariwibowo in 2022.
Assistant Designer at Haven Arts Theatre
December 31, 2021 - August 14, 2025
Assisted design for Much Ado About Nothing directed by Jared Barnes in 2021.

Education

Master of Fine Arts in Theatre, Design at Texas State University
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2025
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Theatre at Texas State University
January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2013

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Industry Experience

Education, Media & Entertainment, Consumer Goods