Hey there, I’m Katie Minning.
I’m a designer & maker from Cincinnati, OH.
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My experience
I have 10+ years of design experience in a range of roles, from product to graphic design.
Graphic Designer
november 2022 - present
Responsible for design of all retail signage and collateral as well as digital assets // Create concepts for a variety of graphic applications including collaboration marketing, packaging and lockups // Aid in production and installation of signage // Work with copy and merchant teams to bring ideas to life and communicate with retail store teams to ensure success with the customer
Production Designer
june 2021 - november 2022
Aided in production of retail catalogs for the company // Reviewed spreads to make sure they follow brand and print standards // Worked with the design, copy and merchant teams to contribute to design layouts, make corrections and ensure accuracy of information for customers
Men’s Leathers Designer
may 2016 - june 2020
Designed majority of men’s wallets, gifts, belts and some bags // Took part in entire process from conception to finished product - research, ideation, colorway and material exploration, tech pack creation, sample review // Collaborated and communicated with cross-functional teams including design, product development, merchandising, engineering, brand and graphics, material sourcing, marketing and ecomm, as well as the overseas team and factories // Managed and mentored intern
Men’s Leathers Design Intern
september - december 2015
Researched, ideated and developed wallet and gift concepts // Created tech packs and assisted design team with edits, comp sheet creation, workroom organization, etc.
Industrial Design Intern
january - april 2015
Worked on a variety of projects including consumer electronics, athletic products, user interfaces and jewelry // Conducted trend, market and user research // Developed concepts and presentations
Home + Hardlines Design Intern
june - august 2014
Evaluated product assortment // Conducted trend and market research, as well as led brainstorms // Delveoped concepts for a new line of kitchen counter products // Presented research and concepts to team and design leadership
Product Design Intern
august - december 2013
Developed ideas and concepts for new luxury furniture and decor // Presented concepts directly to directors and vice president // Created spec packs for chosen designs to be sent to factories // Aided in the development of trend boards for a new company initiative
Industrial Design Intern
january - april 2013
Created new concepts through ideations and prototypes // Helped in the development and manufacture of a new product // Assisted with the in-house production of existing furniture and home goods // Edited photography of products for the website