Kate Gottfried
About Kate Gottfried
Kate Gottfried serves as the VP of Community & Customer Engagement at InsideOut Design Leader Community, where she advocates for the value of design and fosters high-performing design teams. With extensive experience in recruitment and management across various organizations, she focuses on connecting talent with opportunities in the design industry.
Current Role at InsideOut Design Leader Community
Kate Gottfried serves as the VP of Community & Customer Engagement at InsideOut Design Leader Community since 2023. In this role, she advocates for the importance of design within organizations and focuses on building high-performing design teams. Her responsibilities include nurturing connections among design leaders and fostering collaborations that enhance community engagement.
Previous Experience at Aquent
Kate Gottfried has extensive experience at Aquent, where she held multiple roles. From 2015 to 2022, she worked as an Account Manager in the Greater Chicago Area. In 2022, she served as the Recruiting Team Lead for seven months and later became the Practice Group Leader for Metaverse & Development from 2022 to 2023. She transitioned to her current role as VP of Community & Customer Engagement in 2023.
Background in Recruitment and Marketing
Before her tenure at Aquent, Kate Gottfried worked at Marketing Werks in various capacities, including Recruitment Manager, Recruiter, and Senior Recruiter from 2013 to 2015. She also served as an Administrative Assistant at the same company. Additionally, she gained experience as a Management Assistant at Enterprise Rent-A-Car from 2007 to 2009 and completed internships at the Make-A-Wish Foundation of Illinois and Webb Scarlett deVlam.
Educational Qualifications
Kate Gottfried earned a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) in Marketing from Loyola University Chicago, studying from 2003 to 2007. In 2021, she furthered her education by obtaining a Product Management Certificate from Product School. Her educational background supports her expertise in community engagement and design leadership.
Focus on Design and Community Building
Kate Gottfried is dedicated to helping talent find opportunities across diverse industries, particularly in design. She aims to create a powerful network of support and inspiration by connecting talented and diverse design leaders. She believes in the power of listening to unlock diverse perspectives and build genuine connections within the design community.