Hello! I’m Katy McCarten, a creative graphic communicator based in Somerset. I am passionate about design that makes a difference, particularly within the charity sector. I love animation and enjoy the UX and UI design processes, as well as producing high-quality illustrations. With over five years of in-house studio experience and over a year in an agency environment, I’ve gained extensive skills in both print and digital design. Outside of work, I run an online illustration stationery shop and am a huge fan of dinosaurs! I’m motivated, empathetic, and love bringing ideas to life, especially when it means making a positive impact through design.…

Katy McCarten

Hello! I’m Katy McCarten, a creative graphic communicator based in Somerset. I am passionate about design that makes a difference, particularly within the charity sector. I love animation and enjoy the UX and UI design processes, as well as producing high-quality illustrations. With over five years of in-house studio experience and over a year in an agency environment, I’ve gained extensive skills in both print and digital design. Outside of work, I run an online illustration stationery shop and am a huge fan of dinosaurs! I’m motivated, empathetic, and love bringing ideas to life, especially when it means making a positive impact through design.…

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Hello! I’m Katy McCarten, a creative graphic communicator based in Somerset. I am passionate about design that makes a difference, particularly within the charity sector. I love animation and enjoy the UX and UI design processes, as well as producing high-quality illustrations. With over five years of in-house studio experience and over a year in an agency environment, I’ve gained extensive skills in both print and digital design.

Outside of work, I run an online illustration stationery shop and am a huge fan of dinosaurs! I’m motivated, empathetic, and love bringing ideas to life, especially when it means making a positive impact through design.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Graphic Designer at Kent Wildlife Trust
June 5, 2023 - June 5, 2024
My role graphic designer at Kent Wildlife Trust has been extremely rewarding and has opened my eyes to the charity sector. I create both printed and digital assets for all departments aiming to recruit and retain members, fundraise, and educate visitors. Responsibilities also include creating a signage catalogue to help staff with comms teams in producing and installing signage on nature reserves. I organise all print and production of designs.
Lead UX/ UI Designer at Star Digital
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2021
At Star Digital, I create design material primarily for online websites and applications across ecommerce and B2B clients. Responsibilities include hosting UX research and interviews, presenting responsive design solutions, liaising with teams to deliver complex projects, and producing digital graphics, video, animation, illustration, and print design under tight deadlines.
Creative Designer at Claims Consortium Group
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2020
I held two main responsibilities: UX/UI and Graphic Design. I created high-fidelity wireframes and design libraries, worked with developers on bespoke prototypes for websites and applications, and conducted research to exceed brief deliverables. Additionally, I produced high-quality print and digital designs, social media content for events and campaigns, alongside illustrations and artwork for presentations and printed materials.
Creative Designer at Mole Valley Farmers
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2019
As a graphic designer, I created marketing materials including instore artwork, show graphics, leaflets/flyers, and website graphics. As a digital marketer, I managed the email calendar and content collection, using Emarsys to create automations such as re-engagement campaigns. I also created email artwork, social media videos/graphics, and responsive landing pages for the e-commerce website.

Education

Diploma in UX at UX Design Institute
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2020
BA Hons in Graphic Communication at Bath Spa University
January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2017
Foundation Diploma in Art & Design at PETROC College
January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2015
A Levels at Ilfracombe Arts College
January 1, 2011 - December 31, 2013
GCSE’s at Ilfracombe Arts College
January 1, 2006 - December 31, 2011

Qualifications

MHFA qualified
January 11, 2030 - July 3, 2025

Industry Experience

Non-Profit Organization, Retail, Media & Entertainment, Software & Internet, Consumer Goods
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