Hello.
I’m Katie.
A DESIGNER Shaped by Sport, the Outdoors, and Culture-Driven Storytelling.
Brand Identity
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Illustration
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Apparel Graphics
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Brand Identity * Illustration * Apparel Graphics *
About
Katie Connolly, a 2018 Magna Cum Laude graduate of the Savannah College of Art and Design, holds a B.F.A. in Graphic Design. Currently a Graphic Designer at Under Armour, Katie has contributed to a variety of high-profile projects. Her work includes designing prints and graphics for the 2022 Boston Marathon running shoe, contributing to the innovative print design and concept of UA Pro-Run Kits, creating a personal logo for Olympic volleyball gold medalist Jordan Thompson, and collaborating with Virgin Galactic to design an elevated trim package for their pilots and spaceflight customers.
Katie is based in Baltimore, MD.
Experience
Wingard
Art Director
Leads brand identity and multichannel advertising campaigns for local and regional clients translating strategy into clear, compelling visual identities. Oversees concept development through execution across digital and print. Partners closely with communications & public relations, web development, and client strategy teams to shape campaign direction and elevate storytelling.
Present
Under Armour
Graphic Designer II, Run
Drive the creative vision for Under Armour Run, shaping visual narratives and branding toolkits across apparel, footwear, and accessories. Partner with leadership and cross-functional teams to drive projects from concept through production, ensuring brand alignment, cultural relevance, and performance innovation.
Oct - Nov 2025
Graphic Designer I, Run
Work collaboratively with the Design leadership and respective team members in seasonal creative concepting and graphic direction for Men's & Women's Run apparel collections. Maintain responsibility from initial graphic creation to factory production. Attend model fittings. Assess market trends and report findings.
Jan - Oct 2025
Graphic Designer I, Outdoor, Outerwear, Hunt / Fish & Freedom
Work collaboratively with the Design leadership and respective team members in seasonal creative concepting and graphic direction for Men's & Women's outdoor, Outerwear, Hunt / Fish, Freedom, and Military / Tactical apparel collections. Maintain responsibility from initial graphic creation to factory production. Attend model fittings. Assess market trends and report findings.
2021-2024
Assistant Graphic Designer, Apparel
Supported design team in creating graphics, prints, and trims for Men's & Women's Outerwear, Outdoor, Hunt / Fish, Freedom, and Military/Tactical apparel.
2019-2021
Katie Connolly Creative
Freelance Graphic Designer
Worked with clients including St. John's Riverkeeper, Coastal Conservation Association Georgia, Dixie Vodka, and Georgia Saltwater Anglers Assoc.
2018-2021
Wingard
Graphic Designer
Worked with senior art directors on a range of ambitious and innovative projects. Responsible for helping drive the creative direction of brand development, creative strategy, collateral print materials, promotional items, responsive user interface, and web design.
2018-2019
Ignition72
UX/UI Design Intern
2016-2017
Conceptualized and executed web-based design and brand identity, including logo development and digital collateral packages. Incorporated UI/UX best practices in design and layout. Adapted design for mobile formats and tested web programming to ensure functionality for active websites.