I’m Katey Merola

Creative Art Direction & Design

Creative Director with ten years of experience leading brand identity, publication design, marketing communications, and cross-functional teams. Proven success in managing the full creative lifecycle from strategy and concept development to production, workflow optimization, and quality control. Highly collaborative, problem-solver, and trusted by organizational leaders to make complex work feel seamless.

Work with Me

Portfolio

Skills & Qualifications

Creative Leadership

  • Creative direction and art direction

  • Team supervision and mentorship

  • Client liaison and stakeholder alignment

  • Cross-department collaboration

Design Expertise

  • Multi-page layout design

  • Branding and visual identity

  • Web and digital design support

  • Photo and video art direction

Production & Operational Skills

  • Pre-press, vendor coordination,
    press checks

  • Print production and large-format design

  • Asset management and digital library oversight

  • Budget oversight for large events

Technical Tools

  • Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, Premiere Pro, After Effects)

  • Microsoft Office, Google Suite

  • WordPress, Squarespace