Katelyn Brinkmann

Katelyn Brinkmann has a diverse and extensive work experience. Katelyn is currently working as the Creative Director at LifeFormations since October 2022. Prior to this role, they held the position of Surface Lead starting from March 2021. In this role, they led a team in the production process of animatronics, sculptures, and scenic elements for museums and theme parks. Katelyn also worked as a Sculptor and Finishing Artist at LifeFormations from July 2019. Katelyn has experience as a Lead Sculptor from February 2020 to October 2022, and as a Freelance Sculptor from July 2018 to June 2019, both at LifeFormations.

In addition to their work at LifeFormations, Katelyn has also worked at Manifest Creative Research Gallery and Drawing Center as an Instructor and Artist In Residence from June 2018 to August 2019. Katelyn worked as a Gallery Assistant at Miller Gallery Inc from March 2018 to June 2018. Katelyn has also gained experience at Artonomy, Inc. as a Graphic Artist from August 2017 to March 2018, and as a Framing and Production Assistant from May 2017 to August 2017.

Furthermore, they worked as a Teaching Assistant at the Art Academy of Cincinnati from August 2017 to December 2017. Katelyn started their career at LifeFormations as a Summer Intern from May 2015 to August 2015. Overall, their work experience showcases their expertise in creative direction, sculpting, painting, graphic design, teaching, and gallery management.

Katelyn Brinkmann obtained a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Illustration from the Art Academy of Cincinnati, where they studied from 2013 to 2017.