Kailie Parrish

Kailie Parrish has a diverse work experience in the field of design. Kailie is currently working as a Design Lead at Klarna since February 2021. Prior to that, they served as a Jury Member at The FWA from June 2018 onwards. From January 2019 to October 2020, Kailie worked as an Associate Creative Director at Upperquad. Earlier at Upperquad, they were an Art Director from June 2018 to December 2018, and a Senior Designer from August 2015 to May 2018. Before joining Upperquad, Kailie worked at Drexler as a Junior Art Director from March 2014 to June 2015 and as a Designer from July 2011 to February 2014. Kailie also has experience as a Graphic Designer at MICA Center for Social Design from September 2010 to December 2011, and as a Publication Designer at National Aquarium in Baltimore from August 2010 to December 2010. Additionally, Kailie was a Graphic Designer at turn SiGnal from December 2009 to June 2010, and at B. Creative Group (BCG) from September 2009 to December 2009.

Kailie Parrish pursued their education starting from 2007 to 2011. During this time, they attended the Maryland Institute College of Art, where they completed their Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) degree. Their main area of specialization was Graphic Design, with a concentration in Book Arts, and they also pursued a minor in Art History. In addition, they briefly studied at Studio Arts College International in 2010, focusing on Art History.