Hello I'm Kat

PRODUCER • DESIGNER • ARTIST

I’m Katherine Donovan (or Kat), a multidisciplinary creative working across film, design, and visual storytelling.

Through my creative practice, Stray Kat Studio, I produce, design, and build stories that live in both digital and physical spaces. My work moves between worlds — one day I’m designing a set or animating a visual sequence, the next I’m developing a podcast or building a website for another artist.

At the core of everything I make is a curiosity for how visuals shape emotion. I approach each project as a mix of story and structure, concept and craft — a process that keeps me equally at home on a film set, behind a camera, or in front of a screen designing the next frame.

Creative Approach

I believe good design and production share the same foundation: intention.
Every visual choice — color, composition, lighting, texture — is an opportunity to communicate something real. Whether I’m designing an environment, directing a scene, or developing a digital experience, my goal is simple: make ideas tangible and human.

Education

Savannah College of Art & Design (SCAD)

BFA in Production Design — Art Direction & Scenic Design

Minor in Film & Television Production

Recognitions & Awards

  • Winner — Austin After Dark Film Festival (Lead Producer)
  • Student Emmy Nominee — Liquid Death Commercial
  • Official Selection — Georgia Comedy Film Festival (Lead Producer)
  • Nominee — All The Laughs Comedy Awards
  • Artist of the Month — 208 Wine Bar (2022)
  • Second City — Trained Improv & Stand-Up Performer (2024 - Present)
  • IO —  Trained Improv & Stand-Up Performer (2024 - Present)

Creative & Technical Skills

  • Adobe Creative Cloud:
    Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, After Effects, Premiere Pro, Audition, Lightroom, Animate, XD, Bridge, Media Encoder, Acrobat
  • SketchUp, V-Ray, Rhino, Procreate
  • Final Cut Pro, Avid Media Composer
  • Camera Operation, Lighting & Sound Design
  • Rendering, Set Dressing, Prop Fabrication
  • Digital Illustration, Animation, Motion Graphics
  • Photography, Painting, Graphic & Print Design
  • Web Design & Development: Shopify, Wix, WordPress, HTML/CSS
  • Color Theory, Composition, and Visual Storytelling

Production & Strategy Skills

  • Creative Direction & Art Direction
  • Brand Development & Visual Identity Systems
  • Storyboarding & Pre-Visualization
  • Concept & Set Design
  • Film & Media Production
  • Podcast Production & Editing
  • UX / UI Design & Digital Experience Design
  • Content Creation & Social Media Strategy
  • Copywriting & Messaging
  • E-Commerce Development
  • Google Analytics & SEO Optimization
  • Project Management & Team Coordination
  • Client Communication & Strategic Planning
  • Creative Problem-Solving

FEATURED PROJECTS

Website Developer & SEO Consultant

Ashley Longshore Studio (2025)

Designed and launched a 1,000+ product Shopify website for the renowned pop artist. Created animated artwork

for interactive site elements and trained the internal team on SEO and site management.

Digital Marketing & Website Specialist

Pace Lighting & Home / Silk & Sand (2022–Present)

Led digital marketing, e-commerce strategy, and creative direction across two retail brands. Managed Google

Ads, social media, and SEO to drive measurable growth. Served as head buyer and brand strategist for Silk & Sand.

Producer & YouTube Editor

Menopause Unscripted Podcast, Hey Dr. Heidi (2024–Present)

Produced and edited Menopause Unscripted, a women’s health podcast hosted by Dr. Heidi Gastler. Developed content strategy, oversaw production, and built Hey Dr. Heidi’s digital platform, website, and analytics systems.

Marketing Strategist & Creative Visionary

Pace Lighting & Home / Silk & Sand (2022–Present)

Led digital marketing, e-commerce strategy, and creative direction across two retail brands. Managed Google

Ads, social media, and SEO to drive measurable growth. Served as head buyer and brand strategist for Silk & Sand.

Website Developer & Designer

Lee Anderson Fine Art (2025)

Designed and developed a new Shopify website for fine artist Lee Anderson, showcasing her portfolio and commissions through custom layouts, animated visuals, and optimized navigation. Integrated Google tools for performance tracking and trained the client team on ongoing site management and updates.

Digital Designer & Web Developer

GreenLight Team LLC (2018–Present)

Contract designer responsible for branding, web design, and digital optimization across multiple client projects. Built and maintained service websites on Shopify, Wix, and WordPress; implemented SEO best practices, analytics integration, and visual systems to strengthen client visibility and engagement.

Art Department / Production Assistant

Film & Commercial Projects (2023–2025)

Supported production design and art direction for Gravity Well, Sibling Studios, and 9th Street Studios. Built props, dressed sets, and assisted in pre-production design.

Videographer / Content Producer

Wheel & Anchor Travel Co. (2024)

Filmed and edited branded travel content on location in Turkey.

Video Editor

The Silversea Passengers (2023–Present)

Produced long-form promotional videos aligned with brand creative vision using Adobe Premiere Pro & Media Encoder.

Merchandise Designer

Alysha Brilla Music (2025)

Created 200+ merchandise designs aligning with the artist’s tour aesthetic and audience.

Content Creator

Self-Employed (2014–Present)

Built a personal following of 200K+ across TikTok, YouTube, and Instagram through storytelling, comedy, and lifestyle content. Partnered with brands for sponsored campaigns and digital storytelling.