Education
La Roche College, Pittsburgh, PA
Bachelor of Science in Graphic & Communication Design
Graduated Cum Laude
Experience
Kaitlin Lusty Design Co.
Freelance Graphic Designer/Owner, August 2018 to Present
Duties include branding and identity development, logo design, print design, web graphics, social media, apparel design and project management. Help smaller companies tell their story through my designs. Assist clients from all industries and backgrounds to implement thoughtful branding tools to help grow their business. Listen to the client needs to develop the best design solutions for their company.
Pittsburgh Pirates
Senior Graphic Designer, September 2017 to August 2018
Plan and execute creative design solutions for all departments of the Pirates Organization. Act as a mentor to other creative positions, providing guidance both in general graphic design solutions and implementation of new visual elements. Promote cohesion between the various creative departments by offering a style guide to follow. Ensure that all creative meet the standards defined in the Pirates’ brand style guide. Effectively communicate design rationale and concepts to department leadership. Facilitate photo shoots with the team photographer.
Pittsburgh Pirates
Graphic Designer, August 2011 to August 2017
Design many types of media including brochures, magazines, advertisements, flyers, invitations, environmental/signage, web advertisements, television commercials, packaging, social media, and t-shirts. Direct player and promotional photo shoots. Work closely with printers to make sure that projects reach completion on time and in their intended form.
Triad Marketing
Graphic Designer, June 2011 to Present
Design logos, direct mail pieces, and social media graphics.
Rimbach Publishing
Design Intern, January to May 2011
Designed ads to promote their industrial magazines. Typeset the press releases for the newest industrial products.
Zoltun Design, Pittsburgh, PA
Design Intern, June to August 2010
Designed promotional materials for Zoltun Properties. Worked with a team of graphic designers and clients in order to create signage, parking graphics, vehicle graphic, and advertising. Other duties included portfolio photography and print production.
Recognition
AIGA Pittsburgh 365
Fall 2015
Pittsburgh Pirates Sales Campaign.
AIGA Pittsburgh 365
Fall 2015
Pittsburgh Pirates Corporate Sales Brochure.
Software Skills
Proficient
Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe InDesign, Adobe Acrobat, Quark, Microsoft Office, WordPress, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and Mac OS.
Knowledgeable
Adobe After Effects