I'm a versatile art director and graphic designer with more than two decades shaping brand visuals for leading magazines and luxury publications. I specialize in building cohesive visual systems, directing photoshoots, and delivering design that supports marketing goals across print and digital channels. I thrive in collaborative environments, guiding teams from concept through execution to ensure on-brand visuals that resonate with audiences. Currently focused on remote partnerships with Edible Nashville, Edible DC, and other magazine titles, I excel at managing visual identity, designing email campaigns, and producing engaging graphics for social media and events. I bring a practical, problem-solving mindset to every project, balancing creative vision with timelines, budgets, and client expectations. I illustrate on the side, drawing maps, children's books, and spot illustrations

Cat Kahnle

I'm a versatile art director and graphic designer with more than two decades shaping brand visuals for leading magazines and luxury publications. I specialize in building cohesive visual systems, directing photoshoots, and delivering design that supports marketing goals across print and digital channels. I thrive in collaborative environments, guiding teams from concept through execution to ensure on-brand visuals that resonate with audiences. Currently focused on remote partnerships with Edible Nashville, Edible DC, and other magazine titles, I excel at managing visual identity, designing email campaigns, and producing engaging graphics for social media and events. I bring a practical, problem-solving mindset to every project, balancing creative vision with timelines, budgets, and client expectations. I illustrate on the side, drawing maps, children's books, and spot illustrations

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I’m a versatile art director and graphic designer with more than two decades shaping brand visuals for leading magazines and luxury publications. I specialize in building cohesive visual systems, directing photoshoots, and delivering design that supports marketing goals across print and digital channels. I thrive in collaborative environments, guiding teams from concept through execution to ensure on-brand visuals that resonate with audiences.

Currently focused on remote partnerships with Edible Nashville, Edible DC, and other magazine titles, I excel at managing visual identity, designing email campaigns, and producing engaging graphics for social media and events. I bring a practical, problem-solving mindset to every project, balancing creative vision with timelines, budgets, and client expectations.

I illustrate on the side, drawing maps, children’s books, and spot illustrations

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Art Director at Edible Nashville magazine
July 1, 2018 - Present
Contract role overseeing the magazine's visual style and brand, plus collateral for events and special issues. Leads design of email campaigns and creates high-quality social media graphics; contributes illustrations as needed.
Art Director at Edible DC magazine
January 1, 2025 - Present
Contract role continuing brand leadership and design direction for the magazine in a remote capacity.
Art Director at Nashville Interiors
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2026
Oversee the visual style and brand of the quarterly magazine.
Art Director at Window Fashion VISION
September 1, 2023 - November 1, 2025
Oversee the visual style and brand of the bi-monthly high-end trade magazine.
Art Director at Atlanta Homes & Lifestyle magazine
October 1, 2021 - October 1, 2022
Designed promotional sections/event programs and marketing/events collateral. Managed ad processes and coordinated edits with clients.
Art Director at Journal Communications, Inc.
January 1, 2020 - June 1, 2020
Redesigned existing publications and contributed design concepts for new projects. Involved in photoshoot planning, curated assets, designed infographics. Collaborated with project managers and content teams; upheld brand standards.
Art Director at TNYC studio
August 1, 2015 - January 1, 2020
Creative problem-solver driving projects from estimate to final deliverables, coordinating resources to ensure top results on budget and deadline.
Senior Designer at Hearst Magazines
June 1, 2002 - July 1, 2009
Created comprehensive marketing and promotional materials across digital ads, magazine ads, catalogs, direct mail, posters, sell sheets, newsletters, brochures, packaging, and more. Managed production schedules for CosmoGirl!, House Beautiful, Oprah, Country Living, and Good Housekeeping.
Senior Designer at Self Magazine
October 1, 2000 - March 1, 2002
Produced marketing materials for special events; managed workloads and deadlines to stay under budget.
Graphic Designer at Vanity Fair Magazine
November 1, 1998 - October 1, 2000
Designed a wide range of marketing materials, ad pages, presentations, and print collateral, upholding brand standards and working independently with minimal supervision.

Education

UI-UX program at Nashville Software School
January 11, 2030 - May 11, 2026

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services