Katie Carey
Summary
As an experienced Art Director and Production Designer with over six years of experience in the entertainment industry, I have successfully led and executed a wide range of immersive brand experiences and high-profile projects. My work spans from designing captivating pop-up installations for top brands like YouTube Music, Instagram and Cheetos at major events such as SXSW and the Latin Grammy Awards, to orchestrating visually compelling event spaces like the Gucci Love Parade After-Party. My background in experiential design, combined with my ability to manage complex projects and deliver results that resonate with audiences, makes me an ideal candidate for driving innovative and memorable brand activations in the experiential marketing space.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Prop Stylist
La Mer “For One Night Only”
07.2024 - 07.2024
- Sourced props and set decorated the props in the venue to elevate the hotel space for the La Mer event.
- Worked with the client to execute designs that adhered to overall creative vision and direction.
Prop Stylist
Nike X WBNA Allstar Weekend
07.2024 - 07.2024
- Prop Styled the experiential pop up space for the WBNA All-Star Weekend for Nike.
- Sourced trophies and selected props, decorated the lockers, and hung and selected placement of artwork the experiential space.
Production Designer
Aputure Lighting
04.2024 - 04.2024
- Transformed the client's conference booth into a NYC style loft using props, and furniture in order to elevate their light demonstrations.
- Sourced props, managed the budget and lead the art team during set up, break down and post production.
Art Director & Production Designer
Idea Parade PR and Marketing Agency
11.2022 - 10.2023
- Conceptualized and designed immersive experiences and innovative concepts for brand activations through pop-up installations, sourcing props, furniture, florals, and other key design elements
- Managed client relationships with a client-centric approach, overseeing budgets and art-directing photo shoots to ensure creative alignment with brand objectives
Experiential Designer
YouTube Music Hospitality Suites
11.2022 - 11.2022
- Developed and executed a cutting-edge experiential marketing strategy for YouTube Music, delivering a memorable guest experience that enhanced brand loyalty and visibility during high-profile events.
Production Designer
Cheetos Hands-Free House
03.2022 - 03.2022
- Collaborated with the production designer and marketing team to create an interactive pop-up experience for the Cheetos brand at SXSW, ensuring all visual and artistic elements aligned with the brand's storytelling and appeal to the target audience
- Problem-solved challenges related to logistics and on-site management to maintain a high-quality guest experience.
Art Director
Gucci Love Parade
10.2021 - 10.2021
- Designed and coordinated visually captivating seating vignettes at the Roosevelt Hotel for the Gucci Love Parade After-Party, strategically placing art installations and decor to enhance the overall ambiance and guest experience
Education
Bachelor of Arts, Media Studies -
University of San Francisco
San Francisco, CaliforniaSkills
- Teamwork skills
- Concept Development
- Project Management
- Design implementation
- Visual Communication
- Vendor relationships
Timeline
Prop Stylist
La Mer “For One Night Only”
07.2024 - 07.2024
Prop Stylist
Nike X WBNA Allstar Weekend
07.2024 - 07.2024
Production Designer
Aputure Lighting
04.2024 - 04.2024
Art Director & Production Designer
Idea Parade PR and Marketing Agency
11.2022 - 10.2023
Experiential Designer
YouTube Music Hospitality Suites
11.2022 - 11.2022
Production Designer
Cheetos Hands-Free House
03.2022 - 03.2022
Art Director
Gucci Love Parade
10.2021 - 10.2021
Bachelor of Arts, Media Studies -
University of San Francisco
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