I am a passionate and detail-driven graphic designer blending communication design, fashion and textiles, and performance arts to craft cohesive brand systems and striking costumes. I’ve led visual branding for national corporate events and built bespoke branding and performance costumes through Kat & Mouse Design. My background in high-level acrobatics and coaching has instilled discipline, creativity, and strong organisational skills that I bring to every project, from corporate branding and editorial design to costume creation and coaching.

Kathryn Champion

I am a passionate and detail-driven graphic designer blending communication design, fashion and textiles, and performance arts to craft cohesive brand systems and striking costumes. I’ve led visual branding for national corporate events and built bespoke branding and performance costumes through Kat & Mouse Design. My background in high-level acrobatics and coaching has instilled discipline, creativity, and strong organisational skills that I bring to every project, from corporate branding and editorial design to costume creation and coaching.

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I am a passionate and detail-driven graphic designer blending communication design, fashion and textiles, and performance arts to craft cohesive brand systems and striking costumes. I’ve led visual branding for national corporate events and built bespoke branding and performance costumes through Kat & Mouse Design.

My background in high-level acrobatics and coaching has instilled discipline, creativity, and strong organisational skills that I bring to every project, from corporate branding and editorial design to costume creation and coaching.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Graphic Designer at Connect Media
March 1, 2024 - March 1, 2025
Led the visual identity and brand systems for over 15 national corporate events across healthcare, finance, sustainability, corporate affairs and technology. Designed digital event magazines, event slide decks, sponsor prospectuses, marketing collateral, digital signage, and maintained websites across all events. Developed a cohesive visual language across digital and print assets while meeting tight deadlines, coordinating print collateral across Australia and New Zealand. Collaborated with marketing, production, and sponsorship teams to ensure alignment with event goals, brand identity, and stakeholder requirements. Created internal templates and systems to improve design workflow and consistency between marketing and design teams.
Graphic Designer (Freelance) at Kat & Mouse Design
January 1, 2022 - Present
Collaborate with clients across fashion, motorsports and entertainment to produce logos, style guides and branded collateral. Design and build custom websites using Wix and WordPress, optimising performance and user experience. Create event posters and complete brand design packages; manage end-to-end project lifecycle from consultation to final delivery.
Costume Designer & Maker at Kat & Mouse Design
January 1, 2020 - Present
Design and construct bespoke performance costumes for circus artists, aerialists, dancers, and acrobats. Manage end-to-end process from client brief and sketching to sourcing materials and final garment construction. Oversee branding, content planning and client communication for Kat & Mouse Design.
Graphic Designer & Social Media Manager at BEDSaHEAD
July 1, 2020 - February 29, 2024
Designed product catalogues, signage, labels and website collateral. Managed and created content for Instagram and Facebook, including photography, editing and scheduling. Promoted to in-house designer based on initiative and creative contributions.
Junior Graphic Designer at The Academy Brand
October 1, 2020 - February 28, 2022
Created e-commerce assets, web banners, and marketing emails aligned with seasonal campaigns. Assisted senior designer on seasonal product catalogues and store signage. Supported garment checks and gained hands-on experience in retail-focused digital workflows and content production.

Education

Bachelor of Communication Design at Torrens University Australia
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2023
Diploma of Graphic Design at Torrens University Australia
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2022
Associate Degree of Fashion Design at TAFE NSW (FDS, Ultimo)
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2021
Higher School Certificate at Inaburra High School
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2018

Qualifications

Intermediate Coach Accreditation
January 1, 2018 - April 13, 2026
Beginner Coach Accreditation
January 1, 2015 - April 13, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Travel & Hospitality, Other