KATE THORP

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Multimedia Designer

Maryland, United States

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hello@katethorp.work

https://katethorp.work

Summary

I am a multimedia/motion graphics designer and a (2025) UMBC graduate. I majored in Visual Arts with a concentration in Animation and minored in Entrepreneurship and Innovation. Currently, I’m working as a communications and marketing coordinator, creating multimedia content at Aegis Project Controls. I have prior experience working as a motion designer with EducationDynamics LLC and COMMONVISION, UMBC’s Student Affairs Communications and Marketing department.

Experience

Marketing and Communications Coordinator | Multimedia Design

Aegis Project Controls

May 2026 - Present

Developed motion graphics to support construction project controls software 

Designed branded graphics for company merchandise and internal events 

Produced graphic design work for promotional and advertising campaigns

Utilized monday.com to optimize workflow, manage deadlines, and support quick final delivery

Motion Graphics Designer

EducationDynamics LLC

September 2025 - May 2026

Designed and animated motion graphics assets such as logos, lower thirds and transitions to enhance video engagement and performance across various channels

Leveraged best-in-class marketing tools including Adobe Creative Suite (After Effects, Photoshop, Illustrator, Premier Pro) and Canva

Contributed to projects with time split between agency and MarCom initiatives, with an emphasis on designing and developing compelling content

Stayed current with emerging trends in motion design, video and digital content creation

COMMONVISION Motion Graphics Designer & Animator

University of Maryland Baltimore County (UMBC)

July 2023 - June 2025

Utilized Adobe After Effects, Illustrator, Premiere, and Photoshop to create motion graphics 

Communicated to clients (official UMBC departments and student organizations) via Basecamp to excel upon design needs

Broadcasted animated graphics around the UMBC campus through the use of Risevision

Managed and organized project files as well as official UMBC assets for repetitive use

Education
Bachelor of Arts in Animation

University of Maryland Baltimore County (UMBC)

Augist 2022 - May 2025

Magna Cum Laude

Associates in General Studies

Howard Community College (HCC)

Augist 2020 - May 2022

Summa Cum Laude

Skills

Multimedia Design

Motion Graphics, Animation, Design, & Video Editing

Creative Software

After Effects, Illustrator, Photoshop, Premiere Pro, Animate (Flash), Lightroom, XD, Acrobat, Figma, & Framer

Time Managemnt & Organization

Monday.com, Jira, Basecamp

Productivity Tools

Teams, Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel,

Marketing & Communications

Social Media Content, Brand Alignment, Simplifying Complex Information & Trend Research

Contact

Email:

hello@katethorp.work

Linkedin:

katethorpdesign

Summary

I am a multimedia/motion graphics designer and a (2025) UMBC graduate. I majored in Visual Arts with a concentration in Animation and minored in Entrepreneurship and Innovation. Currently, I’m working as a communications and marketing coordinator, creating multimedia content at Aegis Project Controls. I have prior experience working as a motion designer with EducationDynamics LLC and COMMONVISION, UMBC’s Student Affairs Communications and Marketing department.

Experience

Marketing and Communications Coordinator | Multimedia Design

Aegis Project Controls

May 2026 - Present

Developed motion graphics to support construction project controls software 

Designed branded graphics for company merchandise and internal events 

Produced graphic design work for promotional and advertising campaigns

Utilized monday.com to optimize workflow, manage deadlines, and support quick final delivery

Motion Graphics Designer

EducationDynamics LLC

September 2025 - May 2026

Designed and animated motion graphics assets such as logos, lower thirds and transitions to enhance video engagement and performance across various channels

Leveraged best-in-class marketing tools including Adobe Creative Suite (After Effects, Photoshop, Illustrator, Premier Pro) and Canva

Contributed to projects with time split between agency and MarCom initiatives, with an emphasis on designing and developing compelling content

Stayed current with emerging trends in motion design, video and digital content creation

COMMONVISION Motion Graphics Designer & Animator

University of Maryland Baltimore County (UMBC)

July 2023 - June 2025

Utilized Adobe After Effects, Illustrator, Premiere, and Photoshop to create motion graphics 

Communicated to clients (official UMBC departments and student organizations) via Basecamp to excel upon design needs

Broadcasted animated graphics around the UMBC campus through the use of Risevision

Managed and organized project files as well as official UMBC assets for repetitive use

Education
Bachelor of Arts in Animation

University of Maryland Baltimore County (UMBC)

Augist 2022 - May 2025

Magna Cum Laude

Associates in General Studies

Howard Community College (HCC)

Augist 2020 - May 2022

Summa Cum Laude

Skills

Multimedia Design

Motion Graphics, Animation, Design, & Video Editing

Creative Software

After Effects, Illustrator, Photoshop, Premiere Pro, Animate (Flash), Lightroom, XD, Acrobat, Figma, & Framer

Time Managemnt & Organization

Monday.com, Jira, Basecamp

Productivity Tools

Teams, Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel,

Marketing & Communications

Social Media Content, Brand Alignment, Simplifying Complex Information & Trend Research

Contact

Email:

hello@katethorp.work

Linkedin:

katethorpdesign

Summary

I am a multimedia/motion graphics designer and a (2025) UMBC graduate. I majored in Visual Arts with a concentration in Animation and minored in Entrepreneurship and Innovation. Currently, I’m working as a communications and marketing coordinator, creating multimedia content at Aegis Project Controls. I have prior experience working as a motion designer with EducationDynamics LLC and COMMONVISION, UMBC’s Student Affairs Communications and Marketing department.

Experience

Marketing and Communications Coordinator | Multimedia Design

Aegis Project Controls

May 2026 - Present

Developed motion graphics to support construction project controls software 

Designed branded graphics for company merchandise and internal events 

Produced graphic design work for promotional and advertising campaigns

Utilized monday.com to optimize workflow, manage deadlines, and support quick final delivery

Motion Graphics Designer

EducationDynamics LLC

September 2025 - May 2026

Designed and animated motion graphics assets such as logos, lower thirds and transitions to enhance video engagement and performance across various channels

Leveraged best-in-class marketing tools including Adobe Creative Suite (After Effects, Photoshop, Illustrator, Premier Pro) and Canva

Contributed to projects with time split between agency and MarCom initiatives, with an emphasis on designing and developing compelling content

Stayed current with emerging trends in motion design, video and digital content creation

COMMONVISION Motion Graphics Designer & Animator

University of Maryland Baltimore County (UMBC)

July 2023 - June 2025

Utilized Adobe After Effects, Illustrator, Premiere, and Photoshop to create motion graphics 

Communicated to clients (official UMBC departments and student organizations) via Basecamp to excel upon design needs

Broadcasted animated graphics around the UMBC campus through the use of Risevision

Managed and organized project files as well as official UMBC assets for repetitive use

Education
Bachelor of Arts in Animation

University of Maryland Baltimore County (UMBC)

Augist 2022 - May 2025

Magna Cum Laude

Associates in General Studies

Howard Community College (HCC)

Augist 2020 - May 2022

Summa Cum Laude

Skills

Multimedia Design

Motion Graphics, Animation, Design, & Video Editing

Creative Software

After Effects, Illustrator, Photoshop, Premiere Pro, Animate (Flash), Lightroom, XD, Acrobat, Figma, & Framer

Time Managemnt & Organization

Monday.com, Jira, Basecamp

Productivity Tools

Teams, Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel,

Marketing & Communications

Social Media Content, Brand Alignment, Simplifying Complex Information & Trend Research

Contact

Email:

hello@katethorp.work

Linkedin:

katethorpdesign

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Close-up of a dark green leaf showing its textured surface and central vein against a muted background.
Smiling young man with short hair poses against a dark background, wearing a green button-up shirt.
Close-up of a tree stump showing growth rings and a textured brown wood surface.
A smiling young man with crossed arms, wearing a plaid shirt and white t-shirt, poses against a dark background.
Close-up of a tree stump showing growth rings and a textured brown wood surface.

Make something great with Kate!

Book a free consultation to speak with a carbon export and discuss your goals. Let’s build a smarter, greener future for your business.

Let's chat

Close-up of a dark green leaf showing its textured surface and central vein against a muted background.
Smiling young woman with long hair standing against a dark green background, holding a finger to her chin.
Close-up of a dark green leaf showing its textured surface and central vein against a muted background.
A smiling woman with her arms crossed, standing against a dark green background. She has long, dark hair.
Close-up of a dark green leaf showing its textured surface and central vein against a muted background.
Smiling young man with short hair poses against a dark background, wearing a green button-up shirt.
Close-up of a tree stump showing growth rings and a textured brown wood surface.
A smiling young man with crossed arms, wearing a plaid shirt and white t-shirt, poses against a dark background.
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