Katie Peterson
Digital Designer
San Diego, California
illumestudio.co
katie@illumestudio.co
+1 760.809.9304
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Senior Graphic Designer

Hello, I'm Katie Peterson
A highly experienced graphic designer who prides herself on her technical skills and attention to detail.
With nearly 15 years of combined agency and freelance experience, Katie brings a seasoned resourceful approach while leveraging the power of AI to support her designs.
Her time in agency environments has taught her to respond quickly to shifting marketing needs while working closely with art directors, developers, and marketing teams.
She is currently seeking opportunities with established corporate or tech brands where she can deliver high quality graphics and creatives across digital, print, and ad channels.
Education

BACHELORS OF GRAPHIC DESIGN -
San Diego State University, California

2005 - 2010

MASTERS OF DIGITAL DESIGN -
Griffith University, QLD Australia

2011 - 2013
Experience
2021 - Present
Illume Studio
Owner; Digital Designer
My creative studio where I partner with clients across cybersecurity, investor relations, and consumer products to create marketing assets, and brand identities.
2023 - Present
ESET Cybersecurity
Senior Graphic Designer
at Global Brand
Design various corporate visual assets for digital, print and motion including social and display ad graphics, presentations, educational white papers, custom Photoshop tech graphics, and print-ready artwork for large scale exhibitions and billboards.
2022 - Present
MZ Digital
Senior Graphic Designer
at Investor Relations Firm
Deliver investor relations design assets for multi-million-dollar captial raise campaigns, including social media ads, WordPress invest funnel landing pages, brand-identity expansion and investor pitch decks.
2021 - Present
Aleada Media
Senior Graphic Designer
at Marketing Agency
Expanded established brand systems across websites, custom imagery, print and social campaigns while collaborating with marketing teams and integrating AI tools to improve creative workflows and efficiency.
2018 - Present
Here Agency
Graphic Design Contract
at Creative Agency
Support a full-service agency across a wide range of industries with social media assets, internal presentations and materials, brand development, style guides, and print-production support for product packaging.
2016 - 2018
Endeavour Group
Graphic Designer
at Beverage & Retail Group
Designed national digital and print marketing materials including web and newsletter graphics, HTML banners, and print-ready artwork for wine catalogues, magazines, wine labels, and mailing inserts.
2014 - 2015
i9 Media
Graphic Designer
at Marketing Agency
Designed digital marketing assets and responsive websites for national brands while assisting the Lead Web Designer with HTML/CSS coding, WordPress development, and front-end implementation.
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ESET Cybersecurity
Contract role supporting global ESET Cybersecurity. Produced digital, print, and motion assets including Google and meta ads, presentations, educational and promotional white papers, custom Photoshop technical graphics, icons, and exhibition artwork.
Presentations and Decks
Various Industries
Presentations and pitch decks for non-profit and investor relations clients, including Reg A and Reg D funding. Focused on clear storytelling, structured layouts, and polished visuals to support fundraising and stakeholder communication.
Brand Identity Development
Various Industries
Created logos and complete brand identities for a wide range of clients and industries, including visual systems, typography, color palettes, brand guidelines, and supporting assets.
Websites
Various Industries
Custom website design and development across Webflow, WordPress, and Shopify. Focused on thoughtful user experience, clear content hierarchy, and cohesive visual design that strengthens brand presence, drives engagement, and supports business growth.
Ad Creatives
Various Industries
Social advertising and digital campaign creative for brands across a variety of industries. Focused on compelling visuals, strong messaging, and high-performing creative that supports brand awareness, lead generation, and customer acquisition.
Investor Relations
Client Case Studies
Creative support for investor relations and public market clients, including investor presentations, pitch decks, investor landing pages, and targeted awareness campaigns. Focused on polished visuals, strategic storytelling, and cohesive design to support fundraising, investor communication, and brand recognition.

I’m currently seeking corporate opportunities where I can work within established brand guidelines while bringing fresh, modern visual ideas to the table. Let’s connect. Katie@illumestudio.co

illumestudio.co is a modern creative studio delivering high-end design solutions. We craft thoughtful, strategic visual experiences that elevate brands and support growth.