Katie Gwynn-Sackson


Graphic Designer | Illustrator | Art Director
Currently based in Atlanta, GA
Available for commissions and collaborations


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Contact

ktmegs@gmail.com
LinkedIn


Services
Graphic Design
Illustration
Brand Identity
Art Direction
Data Visualization 
Print, Publication
Typography
Album Art
Motion Graphics
Social Content


Freelance Clients
Adult Swim, Atlanta, GA
C4ADS, Washington, DC
Spread Market & Larder, Nashville, TN
Social House Deli, Tahoe,  CA
Alley Cat Music, Atlanta, GA
Goodluxe TV
Encounters in Psychedelia


Experience
Graphic Designer, IRIS ATL/NYC
February 2021 - Present
Accounts:
  • Bentley
  • IHG Hotels & Resorts
  • Samsonite NA
  • adidas
  • Winn-Dixie
  • Barclays US
  • BINGO
  • Reckitt Benckiser

Freelance Graphic Designer, Ilustrator
Adult Swim, Atlanta, GA
May 2020 - Present

Freelance Graphic Designer, Ilustrator
C4ADS, Washington, DC
October 2018 - Present

Design Intern
Adult Swim, Atlanta, GA
September 2019 - May 2020

Design Intern
(Bureau) Christopher Knowles, Atlanta, GA
June 2019 - December 2019

English Teacher
Foshan, China & Remote
March 2012 - Feb 2018


Education 
Certificate of Graphic Design
The Creative Circus
Sept 2019

TEFL Certificate, 120-Hour
International TEFL and TESOL Training
Jan 2012

Bachelor of Arts, Russian
Florida State University
April 2011


Awards & Recognition
Rising to the Top (Nominee)
Female Frontier Awards 2022

Wood Pencil
D&AD New Blood Awards 2019

Finalist
Future Lions 2019


Volunteer
Conceptual Designer + Project Strategist
Practise Makes Practice, 2021



Katie Gwynn-Sackson


Graphic Designer | Illustrator | Art Director
Currently based in Atlanta, Georgia
Available for commissions and collaborations



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BINGO


2021
Identity


Client: BINGO (BH AUCTION)
Agency: IRIS

Rebrand for esteemed Japanese auction house that specializes in rare Japanese and foreign collectable cars,  motorcycles, race cars, automobilia, and parts.

You can see evidence of the new brand out in the world on Ryo Ogawa’s Instagram
HERE,
HERE,
HERE,
HERE,
HERE,
and HERE.

*Mockups of the helmet, racing kit, and car wrap were requested by the client for inspiration. You can see adapted final designs in the above linked images. 

adidas Top Ten Hi ESPN Shoe User Guide


2021
print, layout, graphic


Client: adidas Originals
Agency: IRIS

User guide design as part of the total packaging concept for adidas Top Ten Hi ESPN Shoe release.

Countdown number concept and illustration for the adidas Originals Top Ten Hi ESPN Product Film.

Additional graphic support for the influencer unboxing video.

Watch Jacques Slade’s unboxing video to see the complete packaging concept and learn more about the historic adidas x ESPN collaboration.

Rick and Morty Singles


2021
illustration


Client: Adult Swim
Art Direction: Trey Wadsworth

Album art conception and illustration for six singles and one album cover from Rick and Morty: Season 5. Released on Spotify.

Two Crows Theme
(feat. Ryan Elder & Cecilia Gault)
[From Rick and Morty: Season 5]

The Battle of Blood Ridge
(feat. Thomas Edinger & Ryan Elder)
[From Rick and Morty: Season 5]

Flowers
(feat. Ryan Elder & Mark Mallman)
[From Rick and Morty: Season 5]

Turnin’ Turkey
(feat. Jason Paige & Ryan Elder)
[From Rick and Morty: Season 5]

Borrowed Time
[From Rick and Morty: Season 5]

A Bit of Pasta
(feat. Darren Criss & Ryan Elder)
[From Rick and Morty: Season 5] 

Beyond100 Structure Refresh

Monterey Car Week 2021



2021
print, layout, environmental design concepting


Client: Bentley Motors
Agency: IRIS

The task: Recycle a unique and elaborate wooden structure to create a fresh and educational experience for visitors to the Home of Bentley during Monterey Car Week 2021.

Take a tour of the Beyond100 structure (0:28) at the Home of Bentley.

Read more about the event here

*All photos property of Bentley Media

Neue Epoch


2019
typography, creative direction


Co-designer: Alex Kirsch

A display typeface inspired by the human experience within the Anthropocene Epoch.

Download for personal use
Please contact for commercial use