Katie Hayes

Katie Hayes is a skilled artist with extensive experience in the design and illustration field. Currently serving as Lead Artist at Mad Engine Global, LLC since December 2020, and as an Artist at Fifth Sun since January 2013, Katie specializes in creating and revising t-shirt designs and preparing artwork for print. Additionally, since 2007, Katie has been a Freelance Artist, working in both digital and traditional media to meet client needs. Previous roles include Art Director and Lead Character Designer at Dream Boy, as well as positions at 3Apples Media and Salon Pro, focusing on character designs, illustrations, and marketing materials. Katie holds a BA in Art with a focus on Japanese from California State University, Chico, and an education background from Butte Community College and Columbia Community College.