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Kate Hilson, a seasoned creative leader, has spearheaded innovative projects as Art Director / UX & UI / Designer at Must Mutiny and Stellenbosch Academy of Design and Photography. As a lecturer at ADA, she mentors young talent, fostering connections between theoretical knowledge and real-world applications. With expertise in Graphic Design, Project Management, and Event Management, Kate has successfully managed teams, mentored junior staff, and developed creative visions for various projects.

Experience

  • Must Mutiny
    • Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
    • Art Director / UX & UI / Designer
      • Feb 2023 - Present
      • Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

  • Stellenbosch Academy of Design and Photography
    • Stellenbosch, Western Cape, South Africa
    • Art Direction - Subject Head and Lecturer
      • Feb 2023 - Present
      • Stellenbosch, Western Cape, South Africa

  • Subi and Kate Circling Back
    • Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
    • Podcaster
      • Dec 2021 - Present
      • Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

      A podcast for young up-and-coming designers and creatives. We chat about everything design and creative related as well interview young up-and-coming creative. The more voices and stories, you hear, can only give you more perspective. Listen on Spotify / Google Podcast / Deezer or Amazon Music

  • Loud Rabbits
    • Cape Town Area, South Africa
    • Art Director / Project Manager
      • Nov 2017 - Feb 2023
      • Cape Town Area, South Africa

      As Project Manager at Loud Rabbits, it was my responsibility to meet with clients to take detailed briefs and clarify specific requirements of each project. I co-ordinate all internal resources and freelance contractors. As well as ensure that all projects are delivered on-time, within scope and within budget. For the larger projects, I develop detailed project plans to monitor and track progress. A large part of the job is to track project performance, specifically to analyse the successful completion of short and long-term goals including meeting budgetary objectives and make adjustments to project constraints based on financial analysisAs Art Director at Loud Rabbits, it is my responsibility to develop and maintain the creative vision for particular projects that accurately communicate to the particular viewer, or user. To accomplish this, I manage a team of 5 designers / developers. We work on a variety of creative projects such as website design and development, branding, marketing etc. I large part of this role is mentoring and developing junior staff members' working within their individual strengths, skill sets, and experience levels.

    • Head of Department
      • Jan 2017 - Feb 2023
      • Cape Town Area, South Africa

      I am incredibly passionate about mentoring and growing young creative talent. As a lecturer at ADA, I follow the teaching of experience learning. By engaging students in hands-on experiences and reflection, they are better able to connect theories and knowledge learned in the classroom to real-world situations.As the Head of the Graphics Department, I manage a team of 8 highly talented lecturers. A large part of this role is to monitor, lead, train, and manage the team. The other aspect of this role is to research and update the content of the course, ensuring that it remains relevant to the students.

  • Pecha Kucha Cape Town
    • Cape Town Area, South Africa
    • City Organizer
      • 2019 - Jan 2021
      • Cape Town Area, South Africa

    • Graphic Designer - Film Industry
      • Jan 2010 - Dec 2019

      I worked as a Graphic Designer in the Art Department on multiple feature films and series. If you would like to see what I have worked on...here we go.Nominated for an Art Directors Guild Award - Homeland (Season 4)

    • Graphic Designer
      • Jan 2010 - Dec 2016

      Freelance Ad Agency Clients: Draft FCBMachineMomentum (USA)Light Blue (UAE)

  • Design by Trick
    • Cape Town Area, South Africa
    • Graphic Designer
      • Jan 2007 - Jun 2010
      • Cape Town Area, South Africa

Education

  • 2015 - 2016
    Cape Peninsula University of Technology
    Bachelor's degree, Communication and Media Studies
  • 2005 - 2006
    Ruth Prowse School of Art
    Advanced Diploma, Graphic Design
  • 2003 - 2004
    Concept Interactive
    Advanced Diploma, Graphic Design

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