Kat Morgan: Studio Director in Carrboro, NC

• Schedule all projects by determining working lead, maintaining daily deliverables for Studio Team, negotiating priorities and competitive lead times across departments, creating timing estimates for individual projects, vetting projects for profitability, and assigning all incoming work to Studio Team • Manage team of 12+ including Studio Artists, Creative Asset Coordinator, and interns; oversee the recruitment and training of new hires • Art direct Studio Team as needed, review art packages as needed, and support Creative Director with Studio Team adherence to company art strategy • Design and implement new Studio Team processes, develop new strategies and procedures across departments to improve overall company workflow and ensure high quality art production at a low time cost • Translate art and industry trends into Studio Team workshops, concept projects, studio demonstrations, etc. for continuing education and growth; provide individual coaching and mentorship to Studio Team • Assist Art Consultants with client communication, artwork presentation, and kick off of complex or large scale projects and brand programs • Started as Studio Artist in Apr 2016, promoted to Senior Studio Artist Feb 2017, promoted to Associate Art Director Aug 2018