Katie Dolejsi, Senior Branding Designer

Hello! I am a senior branding designer passionate about crafting user-centered solutions that create positive interactions and meaningful impact. With over 15 years of experience, I bring a strong foundation in branding, visual storytelling, and cross-platform design that balances creativity with business, UX, and social-good goals.

My creative journey began in high school, painting holiday scenes on store windows—an early glimpse into the power of visual communication. That passion led me to pursue a design degree and build a lifelong career in the design industry.

Early in my career, I joined Walsh & Associates, where I helped brand Fran’s Chocolates—a small start-up that gained national acclaim. As Art Director at Services Group of America, I led branding and campaign work for multiple subsidiaries, refining my ability to deliver strategic, cohesive design across industries.

Later, I founded Dolejsi Design, a creative studio serving clients ranging from global brands like Philips Medical Systems and Renaissance Hotels to Seattle tech start-ups and community-focused nonprofits. One of the most meaningful projects in recent years has been developing a visual brand and website for REACH! South Africa, a nonprofit bringing early childhood education to underserved rural communities. That collaboration combined my design expertise with my commitment to equity in education—creating tools that support both fundraising and storytelling as they expand their mission across South Africa.

My career has also included contract work at Microsoft, where I focused on clear digital communications, and a senior design role at EnviroIssues, where I created accessible, multilingual outreach materials for large public projects. Currently, I’m a Senior Designer at Giant Eagle, where I produce integrated marketing campaigns—including web, email, in-app, social, print, and environmental design—supporting both customer engagement and brand consistency.

Throughout my journey, I’ve remained committed to design that informs, inspires, and serves. Whether I’m building a brand from the ground up or refining a digital experience, I aim to create thoughtful design that helps people connect, learn, and thrive.