CV — Stacey Katlain
Stacey Katlain
Dec 2016 — Present
Brand Designer
Freelance
Designing brand experiences that inspire action and advance business goals across every touchpoint. Clients span startups, early-stage ventures, and creative independents.
Mar 2024 — Nov 2024
Founding Designer
The RISE
Built The RISE brand from the ground up across strategy, messaging, identity, digital experience, film, fundraising materials, and a planned flagship event at Walt Disney Concert Hall. Served as the internal brand lead and final creative decision-maker while collaborating with Utility and other specialist partners.
Dec 2021 — Apr 2023
Lead Brand Designer
Casa Inc.
Casa’s inaugural brand designer. Led the company’s evolution from a niche security product into a more accessible consumer technology brand through a refresh praised by Adobe design leadership and Casa’s VP of Product, who called it “the most exciting design project he’s ever been part of.” Collaborated across product, marketing, and leadership.
May 2017 — Feb 2020
Marketing Director
Begin Labs
Design and marketing lead for a diverse portfolio of early-stage startups. Helped drive a 5x increase in collective ARR by developing a retention strategy grounded in deep user research, strategic segmentation, and automated lifecycle marketing. Led R&D for new business opportunities.
Oct 2015 — May 2017
Brand Manager
Begin Labs
Owned brand and communications, building a cohesive visual presence across content, events, sales tools, swag, and the physical workplace. Developed templates and workflows that streamlined production and helped the organization stay consistent as it grew.
May 2014 — Oct 2015
Brand Manager
Resultli
Managed end-to-end production of blog content, visuals, and campaign assets across channels. Built templates and workflows that significantly cut design turnaround time and ensured design standards.
May 2013 — Oct 2014
Gallery Coordinator
Downtown Initiative for the Visual Arts
Managed exhibitions and events at an art gallery. Served on the marketing committee and became youngest member of the Board of Directors, running meetings and keeping minutes.
Feb 2013 — Mar 2014
Radio DJ
KWVA Eugene 88.1 FM
Creator and producer of Fuzzy Lifting Radio, a show blending dreamy and dark pop, industrial, and post-internet music. Curated immersive listening experiences that aired every Sunday afternoon.
2012 — 2014
Bachelor of Science — Advertising
University of Oregon · School of Journalism and Communication
2010 — 2012
Associate of Arts — Design
Lane Community College