Kate Blodgett
Design Director| UX/UI Designer · Swimwear Anywhere Inc.
Jersey City, New Jersey
In My Own Words
Creative, hands-on design professional with a finger on the pulse of trends, innovation and sustainability. Seasoned visionary who thrives on collaboration with cross-functional teams to create the optimal product for every stakeholder. Proven track record of spotting opportunities to grow sales by identifying white spaces within the market and translating them into meaningful product and human-centered designs.
Work Experience
Senior Designer
Swimsuits for All2015 – 2022
Conceptualize and design body positive active and swimwear for women.
Design Director
Sun & Sea Trading, LLC2013 – 2015
Directed & designed all product for private label and branded lines for a start-up swimwear company. Developed branding strategies, packaging & social media presence. Labels: Hot Topic, Swimsuits for All Brand: Bogart & Tracy (Mens & Womens) Private Label: Honey Bonnie (Japanese) for Amazon, Huala (Japanese)
Designer-Swimwear
Amerex LLC2007 – 2013
Designed and executed swimwear for luxury and mass market. Labels: Red Carter, Red Carter Glam Licenses: Jessica Simpson, Carter's, Osh Kosh Private Label: Kohl's, BonTon
Assistant Designer
Samara Brothers, LLC2006 – 2007
Assistant Designer for Boys & Girls Swimwear and Outerwear Licenses: Carter's, Osh Kosh Private Label: Kohl's, Mudd Jeans, JcPenney
Education
UX/UI Design Immersive Certification
General Assembly2024 – 2024
Skills: User Interface Design · UX Research · User Interface Prototyping · Qualitative Research · Figma (Software)