Multidisciplinary designer with experience in branding and packaging design. Worked on branding projects for Ceramic Balsam and product design for CK Tools. Skilled in 3D printing, prototyping, CAD/CAM, and illustration. Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign). Eager to contribute to Twine's creative team by leveraging design expertise and innovative solutions.

Katie Sillman

Multidisciplinary designer with experience in branding and packaging design. Worked on branding projects for Ceramic Balsam and product design for CK Tools. Skilled in 3D printing, prototyping, CAD/CAM, and illustration. Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign). Eager to contribute to Twine's creative team by leveraging design expertise and innovative solutions.

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Multidisciplinary designer with experience in branding and packaging design. Worked on branding projects for Ceramic Balsam and product design for CK Tools. Skilled in 3D printing, prototyping, CAD/CAM, and illustration. Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign). Eager to contribute to Twine’s creative team by leveraging design expertise and innovative solutions.

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Language

English
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Intermediate
Arabic
Intermediate

Work Experience

Preschool Teaching Assistant at Ajyaal Montessori Preschool
January 1, 2022 - September 30, 2025
Taught and guided children through creative, Montessori-inspired activities; fostered engagement and exploration; created a positive, nurturing classroom environment; provided one-on-one support and shadowing for students with diverse needs, including autism and non-verbal communication; improved social and communication skills.
Work Placement at Dr Zigs
January 1, 2023 - September 30, 2025
Designed and prototyped toys using CAD and 3D printing; collaborated with the design team to refine concepts and prepare products for production; contributed to the successful launch of new toy designs, enhancing product offerings and market appeal.
Work Placement at Anna Pritchard Textiles
January 1, 2024 - September 30, 2025
Digitized hand-drawn illustrations into clean vector formats suitable for production; collaborated with a renowned textile designer, ensuring the digitized designs maintained the integrity of the original artwork; utilized Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign) to create high-quality digital assets, ensuring consistency and creativity across all deliverables.
Work Placement at Ceramic Balsam
January 1, 2025 - September 30, 2025
Developed multiple logo and emblem concepts for Ceramic Balsam, setting them apart from typical market aesthetics, as chosen by the client; created a cohesive visual language by merging English and Arabic typography, ensuring cultural nuances were respected while maintaining a modern identity; designed business cards, social media posts, and a bespoke shop signboard, ensuring consistency across digital and physical spaces, enhancing brand identity.

Education

BSc Product Design at Bangor University
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2025
A Level in Product Design; Art; Geography at St Christophers School of Bahrain
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2020
GCSE at St Christophers School of Bahrain
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2018
BSc Product Design at Bangor University
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2025
A Level at St Christophers School of Bahrain
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2020
GCSE at St Christophers School of Bahrain
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2018

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Consumer Goods, Education, Manufacturing, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services