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Katerina James

@katerinajames

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I create illustrated children’s books and pattern collections for imaginative young audiences.

United States

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I wrote and illustrated the 32-page children’s book Where Dreams May Take You, which was displayed in Ringling College of Art and Design’s Selby Gallery.

I develop original concepts, thumbnails, and cohesive visual worlds centered on children’s imaginations. I finalized artwork in Procreate and formatted the book, including cover typography, in Adobe InDesign and Adobe Illustrator.

I also created pattern collections for homeware, children’s clothing, and apparel, translating traditional art into repeating designs with Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Illustrator. I bring customer-facing experience from Bonefish Grill and am an active member of the Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Children's Author

Ringling College of Art and Design

Aug 2025 - May 2026 (9 months)

Wrote and illustrated a 32-page children's book as part of a senior thesis project, displayed in the Selby Gallery. Pitched and developed original concepts, finalized artwork in Procreate, and formatted the book in Adobe InDesign and Illustrator.

Pro Create InDesign Adobe Illustrator Book Formatting and Typesetting Typography Illustration Concept Development

Pattern Designer

Ringling College of Art and Design

Jan 2025 - May 2025 (4 months)

Created a portfolio of pattern collections for merchandising applications including homeware and apparel. Designed repeating patterns by scanning traditional art and formatting using Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator.

Photoshop Adobe Illustrator Pattern Design Merchandising Traditional Media

Serving Assistant

Bonefish Grill

Aug 2023 - Nov 2023 (3 months)

Collaborated with team members in a fast-paced restaurant environment to provide high-quality customer experiences. Addressed customer needs and concerns in a time-sensitive manner.

Customer Service Teamwork Time Management

Hostess

Bonefish Grill

Jan 2021 - Dec 2022 (1 year 11 months)

Hosted and delivered to-go orders for a major food chain in Central Florida. Engaged with customers and addressed issues and complaints while multitasking during peak season.

Customer Service Multitasking Order Management