A Brief Overview
ABOUTme
Illustrator, Maker & Visual Storyteller
As a passionate creative thinker, maker, and storyteller, I believe in the power of visual narratives to evoke emotions and spark curiosity. Whether through a single captivating image or dynamic motion, my goal is to create art that resonates and inspires. I strive for balance and invite viewers to explore the stories within and connect.
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Katie Cole Reynolds
Illustrator | Storyteller
Film Reel
Education
MFA, Academy of Art University, San Fransico, CA, 2000
Animation and Storytelling
BFA, Digital Arts, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, 1996
Illustration and Film & Video
BA, Film & Video, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, 1996
Film and Video
Teacher Certification, Vancouver, BC, Canada, 2016
Japan Adventure, Kyoto, Japan
Intensive cultural & language program, 1992-1993
Experience
Entrepreneur, Katie Cole Reynolds, Raleigh, NC 2022-2026
Independent Illustrator and Designer
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Illustration of wallpaper murals featuring original digital artwork, tailored for specifications, -Present
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Launched two independent e-commerce storefronts on Etsy, managed all aspects of product design, drop-shipping, customer care, and digital marketing.
Lions Gate Montessori, Vancouver, BC, Canada, 2016-2020
Visual Arts Instructor, School Photographer & Yearbook Designer
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Designed an engaging curriculum by integrating color psychology, art history, and foundational techniques in principles of the arts.
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Led yearbook production, portraits and event photography, managed layout design, photo curation, guiding students, and digital editing workflows.
GoldTooth Visual Effects, Vancouver, BC, Canada 2014-2015
Animator & Motion Capture
Just Cause 3: Created in-game cinematics to advance the plot and character development of the story.
Digital Domain, Vancouver, BC, Canada 2012
Animator & Technical Artist
Jack The Giant Slayer: Feature film, Animator and Dynamic Simulation artist for the Hair and Cloth Department.
Sony Pictures Imageworks, Culver City, CA 2005-2007
Animator & Technical Animator
Spider-Man 3: Feature film, Animator of Spider-Man, Sandman, and cameras
Open Season: Feature film, Animator and Dynamic Simulation Artist for Hair and Cloth Department
ESC Entertainment/Warner Brothers, Alameda, CA 2002-2005
Animator & Motion Capture and VFX teams
The Matrix Reloaded & The Matrix Revolutions: Feature film, Animator, Motion Capture and Dynamic Simulator of Neo, Smith and humans
Catwoman: Feature film, Animator of Catwoman and props
JAK Film/Lucas Film, Skywalker Ranch, CA 2002
Pre-Visualization and Animatic Artist, Art Department
Star Wars: Attack of the Clones & Revenge of the Sith: Feature films,
Worked directly with Supervisor and Director to create a moving visual
blueprint of the films.
Skills
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Photoshop
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Illustrator
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InDesign
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Pre-Visualization
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Storyboarding
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Production Pipeline
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Large-scale production
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Principles of Visual Arts & Filmmaking
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Visual Sequencing
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Photography & 3-Point Lighting
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Adobe Fonts
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Adobe Lightroom, some knowledge
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Firefly, some knowledge
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Procreate
Community
Political Organization, Raleigh, NC 2025- Present
Redesigned brand logo and artwork for fundraising apparel, helping to increase community engagement and support their goals.
St. Jude Regional School, Rockville, MD 2022 & 2024
Redesigned brand logo, launched it across digital and print platforms (apparel, brochures, web, etc.) to drive promotional and school spirit initiatives.
Michigan Human Trafficking Task Force, Lansing, MI 2016-2020
Multi-disciplinary content creation: Developed comprehensive visual and promotional assets for annual conference and fundraisers; including brochures, ticketing designs, and interactive content to maximize event turnout.
Volunteer
Residential Community Board Member, NC 2025- current
Volunteer
Make decisions to drive resident engagement, community capital improvment and vendor relations, including aesthetic enhancements to community pool facilities, and successfully mediate neighborhood disputes to preserve community standards.
Lions Gate Montessori School Board, Vancouver, BC, Canada 2012-2020
Volunteer
Served as President, Vice President, Tressurer and Member.
Organized school events, conducted community outreach, fundraising, budgeting and managing school funds to promote and support the schools vision and sustainablity.
Recognitions & Interest
Twitch with Adobe: A popular online live streaming platform, 2016
Animation Magazine: Women in Animation, Interviewed, 2006
Awarded Best Group Film: Siggraph 2000, Los Angeles, CA
Terminus: Collaborated with other graduate students, Lead Animator
Accepted into Sundance Festival, Terminus, Park City, Utah, 2000
Best Short Film, We Must Trust Him, Student Film Festival, 1996
8mm film, designed concepts, storyboarded, filmed, and edited
Sporting Events | Continued Education | Health and Fitness | Artisan Baking
