Katie Hitchcock

Experience

• UI/UX Designer · Elite Product Design2022-04-01 –

  ● Designed UI systems, user flows, and mobile-first wireframes for app-based products ● Developed interactive prototypes to validate features and improve usability ● Worked closely with stakeholders and product managers to align on goals and timelines

• Visual Development Artist · Studio Psycho2022-12-01 –

  Visual Development on an upcoming TV series

• Junior Game Artist · Castle Hill Gaming2024-04-01 – 2025-05-01

  ● Created game UI elements, characters, environments, and icons for casino games ● Animated 2D assets using Spine, collaborating closely with developers for implementation ● Addressed feedback from leads and QA to improve design consistency and user experience

• UI/UX Designer & Concept Artist · Gravity Jack2022-05-01 – 2024-09-01

  ● Designed UI/UX layouts and concept art for mobile apps, websites and AR/VR games ● Created or redesigned icons, menus, and hand-drawn interface assets for client projects ● Collaborated with Unity developers and 3D modelers for implementation

• UI/UX Designer & Art Lead · Nuwa World2023-01-01 – 2023-07-01

  ● Developed UI wireframes, HUD systems, and game flows ● Led visual development including characters, props, and user interface design ● Created style guides and mentored junior artists for project consistency

• Illustrator · First Stop Cosplay LLC2022-09-01 – 2023-02-01

  ● Create new and improved previous illustrations of characters and items. ● Take client feedback and make redesigns to improve overall design. ● Complete illustrations in a timely manner before being sent off for publishing and printing.

• UI/UX Designer · Smart Interactive Media2022-04-01 – 2022-08-01

  ● Created wireframes, responsive mockups, and design systems for apps and websites ● Conducted UX research and applied feedback to improve interface clarity ● Coordinated with design and development teams to ensure implementation accuracy

• English Second Language Teacher · LCC English2019-01-01 – 2021-01-01

  ● Created and implemented curriculum, PowerPoint and lessons highlighting specific English vocabulary. - Planned artistic activities in order to better engage students within the created curriculum. ● Individually led classes ranging from 10-20 students using both Korean and English to better refine their English abilities for required English proficiency.

• English Teacher/Art Program Head Teacher · Incheon English Village2018-01-01 – 2019-01-01

  ● Designed and led a team that created an original curriculum for a summer art program. ● Coordinated with other teachers in weekly meetings to edit, improve and strengthen curriculum. ● Effectively led my department by communicating with other teachers to provide feedback and ideas.

• Chocolatier · Maurie's Fine Chocolates2014-01-01 – 2016-01-01

  ● Designed, made and painted chocolate sculptures according to customers needs and requests. ● Painted and airbrushed chocolate molds, made unique ganaches truffles. ● Assisted with customer interactions on the sales floor.

Education

• CG Masters AcademyCertificate, Visual Development & Concept Art
• CareerFoundryUI/UX Design, UI/UX Design
• University of Wisconsin-MadisonBachelor of Fine Arts - BFA, Fine/Studio Arts, General
• California Institute of the ArtsSummer Animation Residency

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