Kathleen Dillinger

About Kathleen Dillinger

I am a creative art director and graphic designer based in beautiful Portland, Oregon. I specialize in editorial design, surface & color design, photo shoot art direction, production and retouching, as well as branding and packaging design. I am passionate about color and texture, and enjoy exploring shapes and grids.My goal is to surpass client expectations and thoughtfully deliver a final product that is true to their vision, while pushing myself as a designer and creative thinker.I am currently working as an independent graphic designer and art director, taking on individual projects with hopes to build long-term relationships. Let’s work together!

Experience

1. E-commerce and Social Media Designer

   Artscape

   Aug 2025 — Present · Portland, OR, US

   Adapt and design visual assets across multiple formats, including social media posts,stories, reels, carousels, and web content• Create compelling product lifestyle images using Photoshop and emerging AItechnologies• Edit and produce short-form video content for brand storytelling, product features, andcampaign materials• Ensure consistent brand identity across all visual assets, sourcing or creating lifestyleimagery that aligns with the brand’s voice and aesthetic• Produce e-commerce graphics and videos optimized for product detail pages andpromotional content• Support digital asset management by maintaining well-organized libraries, consistentfile naming, and accurate metadata• Perform batch image processing to prepare files efficiently for web and print• Build strong visual rhythm and narrative flow across both still and motion content• Balance multiple projects simultaneously, from quick-turn production needs to longercreative initiatives• Receive and implement feedback effectively, adapting workflow as needed• Develop banner graphics, GIFs, video ads, and product spotlights to support digitaladvertising and email campaigns• Photograph and edit product and lifestyle imagery for use across digital and printplatforms• Create branded presentations for retail and partner-facing communications• Maintain an open mindset toward learning and integrating AI tools to improveefficiency and creativity

Education

• Portland Community College

  Liberal Arts, General Studies with focus in Arts

• The Art Institute of Portland

  Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA), Graphic Design

  2006 — 2010

Skills

• Layout
• Corporate Branding
• Typography
• Presentations
• Product Photography
• Logo Design
• Print Design
• Social Media
• Mac & Pc Platforms
• Adobe Creative Suite
• Marketing
• Customer Service
• Interior Design
• Fashion
• Branding
• Digital Design
• Indesign
• Visual Communication
• Sales
• Customer Satisfaction
• Photo Retouching
• Packaging
• Graphic Design
• Web Design
• Branding & Identity
• Advertising
• Digital Illustration
• Image Manipulation
• Illustration
• Corporate Identity
• Photoshop
• Posters
• Mac
• Flyers
• Art Direction
• Brochures
• Graphics
• Concept Development
• Art
• Catalogs