Kathryn Hicks
AR / VR Designer
Memphis, TN, USAKathryn Hicks is an AR / VR designer based in Memphis, Tennessee. She was introduced to VR while she was in graduate school at Savannah College of Art and Design. After seeing her friend create a VR experience for a class project, she immediately knew she wanted to be a part of the VR industry. In 2017, Kathryn was a part of the VR developer program Oculus Launch Pad and has worked in the industry on several AR / VR projects for immersive training simulations and educational content for medical, enterprise, and universities and was recently a part of the Snapchat AR Creator Residency Program. She is currently working on an asymmetric VR co-op platformer game called Mend, an Oculus 2019 Launch Pad Scholarship project by Justin Palmer. Mend is an upcoming video game where both flat-screen and VR players can play together.
As an AR / VR designer, Kathryn enjoys creating 3D assets and UI for both virtual and augmented reality experiences. She loves seeing the multiple uses for immersive tech and is passionate about being involved with and helping shape the future of this ever-changing industry.
As an AR / VR designer, Kathryn enjoys creating 3D assets and UI for both virtual and augmented reality experiences. She loves seeing the multiple uses for immersive tech and is passionate about being involved with and helping shape the future of this ever-changing industry.
Work Experience
Freelance
Lead 3D Immersive Experience Designer
January 2023
- Present
Memphis, Tennessee, United States
St. Jude ALSAC
Immersive Experience Designer
March 2021
- January 2023
Tennessee, United States
Digital Precept
3D Modeler & UI Designer
Created UI designs and 3D models for the asymmetric VR co-op platforming game Mend, an Oculus Launch Pad scholarship recipient.
January 2020
- Present
Memphis, Tennessee, United States
The Danse
AR / VR Designer
Creating assets and design work for virtual & augmented reality content
July 2018
- October 2020
Tennessee, United States
Tall Tales Of The Aerona Temple
Director, Art Director, Character Artist, Character Designer, Previsualization Artists
Directed a 360° animated film about a royal Sasquash that accidentally unleashes an ancient evil that threatens the prosperity of his homeland.
March 2016
- April 2018
Georgia, United States
Oculus Launch Pad 2017
Participant
Participated in a VR developer program
June 2017
- September 2017
Menlo Park, California, United States
Float Astronaut - SCAD Graduate Collaborative Class
Public Relations Administrator, 3D Character & Prop Modeler, Title Designer
Created a Sway page, title design, end credit
designs, 3D character models, and prop
modeling for the film Float Astronaut
designs, 3D character models, and prop
modeling for the film Float Astronaut
March 2016
- June 2016
Savannah, Georgia, United States
Say It With Music - SCAD Lab - Collaborative Learning Center
Character & Process Book Designer
SCAD is developing a two-quarter project to conceptualize and produce an innovative 3-5 minute live-action, stereoscopic, virtual reality experience for competitions and public distribution.
January 2016
- March 2016
Savannah, Georgia, United States
Kabir - SCAD Graduate Collaborative Class
2D Special Effects Artist
Created rough 2D visual effects for the animated film "Kabir" directed by HR Scott and Raghav Arumugam
October 2015
- November 2015
Savannah, Georgia, United States
Great Dane Trailers - SCAD Collaborative Learning Center
Character Designer
SCAD is collaborating with Great Dane Trailers to research and develop a content strategy for creating and delivering entertaining and insightful corporate communications and increasing employee engagement.
September 2015
- December 2015
Savannah, Georgia, United States
The Fallen Swan
Character Designer
Created early character designs for the animated film "The Fallen Swan" directed by Win Leerasanthanah
September 2015
- November 2015
Savannah, Georgia, United States
Bechtel Corporation
Public and Corporate Affairs Intern (Graphic Design)
- Converted Power Point, PDFs, Word, and Adobe Indesign documents to BVI (Bechtel Visual Identity) format
- Converted Power Point, PDFs, and Word documents to BVI format
- Created Brochures, Ads, Iconography, Nametags, E-mail Banners, and Folder Covers
- Edited Adobe Indesign and Illustrator documents
- Convert Illustrator, and Indesign documents to jpg., pdf. and/or Word
- Converted Power Point, PDFs, and Word documents to BVI format
- Created Brochures, Ads, Iconography, Nametags, E-mail Banners, and Folder Covers
- Edited Adobe Indesign and Illustrator documents
- Convert Illustrator, and Indesign documents to jpg., pdf. and/or Word
May 2013
- August 2013
Reston, Virginia, United States
Hutchison School
Summer Animation Camp Instructor
Taught basic visual storytelling, animation, storyboarding, and character design at a summer camp for kids ages 8-14.
June 2014
- June 2014
Memphis, Tennessee, United States
The Daily Helmsman
Photographer
- Took photographs of daily activities on campus
- Head Photographer
- Head Photographer
October 2009
- April 2010
Memphis, Tennessee, United States
Monarts School For The Arts
Teacher's Assistant
- Taught children between the ages of 5 and 10 about the basics of linear drawing, and crafts
June 2005
- July 2006
Knoxville, Tennessee, United States
Education
Savannah College Of Art And Design (SCAD)
Masters of Fine Arts
September 2014
- November 2017
Savannah, Georgia, United States
University Of Memphis
Bachelors of Fine Arts
Minor in Art History
August 2009
- December 2013
Tennessee, United States
Languages
English (Native),
Awards
Bechtel Corporation
Leadership Plus Award
2013
University Of Memphis
30th Annual Juried Student Exhibition - Merit Award
2013
University Of Memphis
28th Annual Juried Student Exhibition - Judges Award
2011
University Of Memphis
Saul Brown Photojournalism Award
2010
Skills
3D Modeling,
Adobe CC,
Adobe Medium,
Adobe XD,
After Effects,
AR,
Autodesk Maya,
Blender,
Drawing,
Headus UV Layout,
Illustrator,
Indesign,
Painting,
Photography,
Photoshop,
Storyboard Pro,
Substance Painter,
TopoGun ,
UI Design ,
Unity,
Unreal,
Vr,
VR Design,
VR Storyboarding,
ZBrush,
Tiny Rooftops, Tiny Homes (Illustration)
Illustrated Tiny Rooftops, Tiny Homes by Elizabeth
Cameron for the Fall 2013 University of Memphis
Magazine.
https://issuu.com/univofmemphis/docs/fall13
Cameron for the Fall 2013 University of Memphis
Magazine.
https://issuu.com/univofmemphis/docs/fall13
Co - Founder and Animation Student Leader for SCAD Virtual Reality Student Meet-up
An organization dedicated to networking, sharing experiences, and learning about the world of virtual and augmented reality alongside fellow students who are actively working in these new and emerging mediums.
Snap AR Creator
Certified Snap AR Creator
Issued Dec 2020
Credential ID: @gokatcreate
Issued Dec 2020
Credential ID: @gokatcreate