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I'm Katie Heater, a Baltimore-based designer and educator with an MFA in Imaging and Digital Art from UMBC. I focus on graphic design, branding, typography, and print media, and I’m passionate about visual storytelling, creative collaboration, and the influence of social media and internet culture on contemporary design. In my work, I enjoy blending strategic branding with artistic craft—whether designing logos, packaging, or campaigns, or guiding students through foundations to advanced graphic design concepts. I value mentorship, hands-on production, and building portfolios that reflect both technical skill and thoughtful communication.…I'm Katie Heater, a Baltimore-based designer and educator with an MFA in Imaging and Digital Art from UMBC. I focus on graphic design, branding, typography, and print media, and I’m passionate about visual storytelling, creative collaboration, and the influence of social media and internet culture on contemporary design. In my work, I enjoy blending strategic branding with artistic craft—whether designing logos, packaging, or campaigns, or guiding students through foundations to advanced graphic design concepts. I value mentorship, hands-on production, and building portfolios that reflect both technical skill and thoughtful communication.

Katie Heater

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I'm Katie Heater, a Baltimore-based designer and educator with an MFA in Imaging and Digital Art from UMBC. I focus on graphic design, branding, typography, and print media, and I’m passionate about visual storytelling, creative collaboration, and the influence of social media and internet culture on contemporary design. In my work, I enjoy blending strategic branding with artistic craft—whether designing logos, packaging, or campaigns, or guiding students through foundations to advanced graphic design concepts. I value mentorship, hands-on production, and building portfolios that reflect both technical skill and thoughtful communication.…I'm Katie Heater, a Baltimore-based designer and educator with an MFA in Imaging and Digital Art from UMBC. I focus on graphic design, branding, typography, and print media, and I’m passionate about visual storytelling, creative collaboration, and the influence of social media and internet culture on contemporary design. In my work, I enjoy blending strategic branding with artistic craft—whether designing logos, packaging, or campaigns, or guiding students through foundations to advanced graphic design concepts. I value mentorship, hands-on production, and building portfolios that reflect both technical skill and thoughtful communication.

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I’m Katie Heater, a Baltimore-based designer and educator with an MFA in Imaging and Digital Art from UMBC. I focus on graphic design, branding, typography, and print media, and I’m passionate about visual storytelling, creative collaboration, and the influence of social media and internet culture on contemporary design.

In my work, I enjoy blending strategic branding with artistic craft—whether designing logos, packaging, or campaigns, or guiding students through foundations to advanced graphic design concepts. I value mentorship, hands-on production, and building portfolios that reflect both technical skill and thoughtful communication.

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Adobe Premiere Elements

Intermediate

Adobe Dreamweaver

Intermediate

Language

English

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Work Experience

Adjunct Professor at Stevenson University

August 1, 2024 - November 2, 2025

I teach foundations level art courses.

Senior Graphic Designer at Gilah Press

June 1, 2024 - June 1, 2024

Specializing in branding, packaging, and event design.

Adjunct Professor at University of Maryland, Baltimore County

August 1, 2023 - November 2, 2025

I teach upper level graphic design courses.

Adjunct Professor at University of Maryland Global Campus

March 1, 2022 - November 2, 2025

Remote Adjunct Professor teaching Graphic Design, Typography & Layout courses.

Adjunct Professor at University of Maryland, Global Campus

March 1, 2022 - November 2, 2025

Remote teaching; I teach Graphic Design, Typography & Layout courses.

Community Manager at The Aesthetic Union

August 1, 2021 - August 1, 2021

Oversaw all social media and marketing campaigns.

Adjunct Faculty at Chapman University

January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2021

Taught Typography (Art 201).

Production Manager & Marketing Coordinator at Czar Press

July 1, 2020 - July 1, 2020

Worked closely with clients to produce artwork for printing and manage production of print runs; Oversaw social media with over 35K followers.

Senior Graphic Designer at Sublime

December 1, 2017 - December 1, 2017

Created visual concepts to communicate ideas that inspire, inform, and captivate consumers.

Manager at 4 Print & Design Ltd

August 1, 2015 - August 1, 2015

Managed all incoming design and print requests; Designed and prepared incoming artwork.

Gallery Manager at The ONCA Gallery

June 1, 2014 - June 1, 2014

Managed the day to day of a contemporary gallery; Organized all events and curated all exhibitions.

Studio Manager & Project Manager at commonvision

May 1, 2013 - May 1, 2013

Oversaw daily operations of print and design studio; Project managed all design and print requests; Organized art related events for students and staff.

Adjunct Professor at University of Maryland, Baltimore County

January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2013

I taught upper level graphic design courses.