Adobe Photoshop
Katherine Stepanek
Knoxville,TN
Summary
Experienced Graphic Artist and Designer bringing 15 years' experience applying technical and creative abilities to diverse production projects. Highly effective at collaborating with artistic, project, production and administrative leadership to complete tasks according to budget and schedule goals.
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Props Artisan
Clarence Brown Theatre
Knoxville, United States
08.2018 - Current
- Responsible for construction, acquisition, and innovative creation of props used in over 45 productions.
- Developed creative design for paper props, print materials, banners and signs.
- Applied knowledge of production to create high-quality image files for use in digital and traditional printing methods.
- Created designs and collaborated with technical team to complete projects.
- Created broad range of work using various design techniques.
- Used Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign to create images and layouts for multiple projects.
Adjunct Professor
Maryville College
Maryville, TN
01.2022 - Current
- Developed and implemented Theatrical Design curriculum for improved learning and student performance.
- Transitioned course material and applied technological options for online and course-related software for Design and Technology.
- Developed curriculum standards, lesson plans and syllabi.
- Taught Computer Aided Rendering and Drafting courses, providing instruction to up to 20 undergraduate students in Adobe Photoshop and Vectorworks.
Theatrical Designer
Freelance
Knoxville, United States
08.2008 - Current
- Produced detailed drafts and scale work-ups showcasing scenic and property demands on over 25 productions.
- Devised strategic approaches for highlighting important focal points in each design.
- Collected details about unique features and constraints of each space, as well as potential themes and budget limitations to complete optimal designs.
- Worked with technical teams to effectively incorporate lighting, sound and other features.
- Used Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, SketchUp, V-Ray, and Vectorworks to create computer-generated two- and three-dimensional visuals for effective presentation.
- Organized and attended meetings to discuss project status and brief new projects.
Education
Master of Fine Arts - Scenic Design
University of Tennessee
Knoxville, TN 08.2018 - 05.2021
Desktop Publishing Diploma - Photoshop, InDesign& Illustration
International Academy of Computer Training
Dublin, Ireland 05.2017 - 05.2018
Bachelor of Fine Arts - Scenic And Lighting Design
Webster University
St Louis, MO 08.2008 - 05.2012
Skills
Adobe Creative Suite
Concept Development
Organization and Time Management
Critical Thinking and Problem-Solving
Attention to Detail
Task Oriented
Software
Adobe Illustrator
Adobe InDesign
Adobe After Effects
Adobe Premiere
Vectorworks
Google SketchUp
Timeline
Adjunct Professor
Maryville College
01.2022 - Current
Props Artisan
Clarence Brown Theatre
08.2018 - Current
Master of Fine Arts - Scenic Design
University of Tennessee
08.2018 - 05.2021
Desktop Publishing Diploma - Photoshop, InDesign& Illustration
International Academy of Computer Training
05.2017 - 05.2018
Theatrical Designer
Freelance
08.2008 - Current
Bachelor of Fine Arts - Scenic And Lighting Design
Webster University
08.2008 - 05.2012