Kelly Kates Hughes

Kelly Kates Hughes has a diverse work experience in the field of illustration and design. Kelly Kates is currently working as an Illustrator at Pipsticks, Inc. since January 2022. Previously, they worked as an Illustrator at Lawley Publishing starting from June 2023. Kelly also has their own business, Kelly Kates Illustrations, where they serve as the Character Designer and Owner since April 2017. Kelly Kates has also worked as a Character Designer at A Bathroom Window Production since April 2017. Prior to these roles, Kelly worked as an Artist Extraordinaire at STKR.US, a sticker search engine, from August 2015 to June 2023. Kelly Kates gained experience as an Instructor at Painting with a Twist from February 2016 to November 2021, where they taught art classes and maintained the studio. Kelly has also worked as an Exclusive Collaborator Graphic Designer at Freepik Company in February 2019. In addition, they have experience as a Contract Designer at Kik Interactive, Inc. in October 2016 and as an Art Instructor at Young Rembrandts in July 2015. Kelly's freelance work includes working as a Freelance Illustrator at HIBOU ILLUSTRATIONS by Kelly Kates from January 2014 to July 2015.

Kelly Kates Hughes graduated from Flagler College in 2013 with a Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design and Illustration.