Kate Garchinsky is a versatile and experienced illustrator with over two decades in graphic design and illustration. Known for her ability to quickly adapt to urgent projects and diverse teams, she excels in brand transformation and development. As a Graphic Design Manager at FDG Design Group, LLC, she elevated a boutique brand to a national level, and at FAO, Inc., she designed toys, games, surface graphics, sales decks and pckaging for private label brands at Zany Brainy and FAO Schwarz stores. With high emotional intelligence, Kate Garchinsky effectively navigates team dynamics and de-escalates conflicts. Her understanding of diverse demographics, from Boomers to GenZ, allows her to create inclusive visual communications that resonate widely. Kate Garchinsky has received numerous accolades, including the Outstanding Children’s Book Award from the Animal Behavior Society and recognition from the National Science Teachers Association. Her work is acknowledged by organizations such as the Delaware Valley Ornithological Club and the Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University, where she received the Don and Virginia Eckelberry Artist Fellowship. Ready to bring her unique vision to new projects, Kate offers a keen eye for detail and a commitment to excellence and sustainability, making her a valuable asset for any creative team.

Kate Garchinsky is a versatile and experienced illustrator with over two decades in graphic design and illustration. Known for her ability to quickly adapt to urgent projects and diverse teams, she excels in brand transformation and development. As a Graphic Design Manager at FDG Design Group, LLC, she elevated a boutique brand to a national level, and at FAO, Inc., she designed toys, games, surface graphics, sales decks and pckaging for private label brands at Zany Brainy and FAO Schwarz stores. With high emotional intelligence, Kate Garchinsky effectively navigates team dynamics and de-escalates conflicts. Her understanding of diverse demographics, from Boomers to GenZ, allows her to create inclusive visual communications that resonate widely. Kate Garchinsky has received numerous accolades, including the Outstanding Children’s Book Award from the Animal Behavior Society and recognition from the National Science Teachers Association. Her work is acknowledged by organizations such as the Delaware Valley Ornithological Club and the Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University, where she received the Don and Virginia Eckelberry Artist Fellowship. Ready to bring her unique vision to new projects, Kate offers a keen eye for detail and a commitment to excellence and sustainability, making her a valuable asset for any creative team.

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Kate Garchinsky is a versatile and experienced illustrator with over two decades in graphic design and illustration. Known for her ability to quickly adapt to urgent projects and diverse teams, she excels in brand transformation and development. As a Graphic Design Manager at FDG Design Group, LLC, she elevated a boutique brand to a national level, and at FAO, Inc., she designed toys, games, surface graphics, sales decks and pckaging for private label brands at Zany Brainy and FAO Schwarz stores.

With high emotional intelligence, Kate Garchinsky effectively navigates team dynamics and de-escalates conflicts. Her understanding of diverse demographics, from Boomers to GenZ, allows her to create inclusive visual communications that resonate widely.

Kate Garchinsky has received numerous accolades, including the Outstanding Children’s Book Award from the Animal Behavior Society and recognition from the National Science Teachers Association. Her work is acknowledged by organizations such as the Delaware Valley Ornithological Club and the Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University, where she received the Don and Virginia Eckelberry Artist Fellowship.

Ready to bring her unique vision to new projects, Kate offers a keen eye for detail and a commitment to excellence and sustainability, making her a valuable asset for any creative team.

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Skills

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Book Illustration
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Childrens Book Illustration
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Freelance Gig
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Illustration
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Logo
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Experience Level

Book Illustration
Expert
Childrens Book Illustration
Expert
Freelance Gig
Expert
Illustration
Expert
Logo
Expert
Branding
Expert
Editorial Illustration
Expert
Freehand Digital Illustration
Expert
2D Animation
Beginner

Education

Bachelor of Fine Arts at University of the Art
September 5, 1994 - July 5, 1997
Thornton Oakley Medal for Excellence in Illustration, 1997. Illustration major, Graphic Design minor, Music electives.

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Industry Experience

Education, Travel & Hospitality, Real Estate & Construction, Retail, Financial Services, Media & Entertainment, Computers & Electronics, Non-Profit Organization, Life Sciences
    uniE621 Winter Park Chili Hut
    Client: Winter Park Resort Objective: create a logo to be printed on outdoor signage for a pop-up mid-mountain food concession selling several varieties of chili. Graphics must be visible during snowstorms, and have a warm color palette to entice guests to take break and warm up with a bread bowl of chili.
    uniE621 Mary Jane Birthday Stickers
    Client: Winter Park Resort Celebrating Mary Jane Mountain's 30th birthday as a ski area
    uniE621 Children's Books and Nature Workshops with Kate Garchinsky
    Award-winning narrative nonfiction titles published by Boyd's Mills Press, Astra Books for Young Readers, Charlesbridge.,
    uniE613 Branding, Winter Park Resort
    Client: Winter Park Resort Industry: Travel, Leisure, Real Estate, Hospitality, Projects included: HOSPITALITY—Logos plus branding systems for new and existing restaurants on the mountain; print collateral such as flyers and rack cards, menu design, table tents, directional signage, menu boards, with icons and illustrations. SKI & RIDE SCHOOL—complete rebranding of all visual elements and messaging for Winter Park's Ski and Ride School classes nd special programs; brochure design, photo direction, copywriting and editing, communicating brand guidelines to print partners to ensure visual consistency across all touch points on the mountain. TRESTLE RAIL PARK—designed custom posters to advertise and publicize special events such as Jingle Rails; adapted poster graphics for print on merch (t-shirts, stickers, SWAG). SUMMER AT WINTER PARK—Designed full-size trail maps for summer use by mountain bikers, hikers and alpine slide enthusiasts; created full page ads for mountain bike magazines for Winter Park and Whistler-Blackcomb resorts.