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Katherine Friesen

Seattle
Design is not just what it looks like and feels like. Design is how it works.
Steve Jobs
Katherine Friesen

Summary

Multidiciplinary designer and visual creative blending visual design, architecture, and front-end tools to craft
intuitive, human-centered experiences. My process is guided by curiosity and creativity. I design with both form
and function in mind — creating visuals and experiences that feel thoughtful, balanced, and human.

Currently seeking opportunities to grow in UI/UX and digital design.

Overview

3
years of professional experience
2
Certification

Work History

IWG

Community Associate
07.2025 - Current

Job overview

  • Designed visual materials and event signage to ensure cohesive, on-brand presentations.
  • Improved new member onboarding through clearer communication and branded welcome assets.
  • Led local business partnerships to co-host events and create engaging, visually branded community experiences.

Shelf Love

Brand Ambassador
06.2025 - Current

Job overview

  • Shared the stories behind small, women-led, and sustainable brands through engaging product demos and conversations.
  • Created thoughtful in-store displays and visuals that reflected each brand’s personality and values.
  • Worked closely with store owners and marketing teams to bring consistent, creative brand experiences to life.

Windham Family Therapy

Branding & Website Developer
01.2024 - Current

Job overview

  • Led a full website redesign using a mobile-first, user-centered approach, increasing time on site by ~20%.
  • Built a cohesive visual identity and aligned brand messaging with user goals.
  • Took concepts and produced design mockups and prototypes to strengthen designs, enhance user experiences and improve site interactions.
  • Developed responsive websites using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript for optimal user experience.


Azure Realty

Marketing and Administrative Specialist
01.2024 - 03.2025

Job overview

  • Led digital marketing initiatives and client communications, contributing to a 3–6% increase in brand visibility through targeted ads and optimized content.
  • Streamlined internal workflows, reducing admin task time by 25% by coordinating office
  • Supported company leaders by managing budgets, scheduling appointments, organizing records, and managing client communication.

Cai’s Dim Sum and Catering

Digital Designer & Content Strategist
01.2022 - 12.2024

Job overview

  • Improved checkout UX on Squarespace hosted site by restructuring user flows and integrating Stripe, reducing transaction friction by 15%.
  • Regularly updated and maintained the business website to keep functionality seamless and content fresh.
  • Created branded visuals, motion graphics, and video content that elevated the restaurant’s digital presence and personality as well as attract new followers.

Education

Bennington College
Bennington, VT

B.A. from Visual Arts & Architecture
06-2023

Skills

  • Design & UI/UX: Figma, Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, Canva
  • Web & CMS: Framer, Webflow, Wix, Squarespace, HTML/CSS
  • Creative: Hand Drawing, Sculpture, Visual Composition
  • Marketing & Content Creation: CapCut, Social Media Strategy, Digital Campaigns
  • Productivity & Collaboration: Google Workspace, Microsoft Office

Accomplishments

  • Freelance Designer – Luma Photo App (2025)
    Designed the visual identity and interface for a photo-sharing app in China, collaborating one-on-one with the software engineer to align visuals with functionality.
  • Windham Family Therapy Website (2024)
    Redesigned the branding and built a new website for a therapist’s private practice, creating a cohesive, professional, and calming visual experience.
  • IWG New Center Opening (2025)
    Led the visual design and event branding for IWG’s new center opening, which received record engagement compared to past launches.
  • Shelf Love Brand Awareness (2024)
    Helped elevate awareness of small, women-led, and sustainable brands across the Seattle area through visual storytelling, product display design, and authentic brand representation.

Certification

  • Google UX Design Professional Certificate (2025) — Comprehensive training in user research, wire-framing, prototyping, usability testing, and accessibility best practices.
  • Udemy Certificate in Graphic Design (2024) — Completed training in visual composition, typography, color theory, and branding fundamentals using Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign.

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin)
Elementary
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Work Type

Full Time

Location Preference

RemoteHybridOn-Site

Important To Me

Career advancementHealthcare benefitsCompany CultureWork-life balance401k matchWork from home optionPaid time offFlexible work hours

Software

Figma

Adobe ILL

Adobe PS

Microsoft Office

HTML & CSS

Interests

Ceramics

Cooking

Arts & Crafts

Affiliations

  • People of Color at City Year Greater Boston — Co-lead (2023)
  • Empty Bowls Event — Artist & Volunteer Contributor

Timeline

Community Associate

IWG
07.2025 - Current

Brand Ambassador

Shelf Love
06.2025 - Current

Branding & Website Developer

Windham Family Therapy
01.2024 - Current

Marketing and Administrative Specialist

Azure Realty
01.2024 - 03.2025

Digital Designer & Content Strategist

Cai’s Dim Sum and Catering
01.2022 - 12.2024

Bennington College

B.A. from Visual Arts & Architecture

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