Katherine Hope Murdick [She/Her]
About Katherine Hope Murdick [She/Her]
Katherine Hope Murdick is a Creative Director at Decibel Cannabis Company, where she has worked since 2019. With a background in various creative roles, she has developed a diverse skill set that includes strategy, art direction, and project management.
Work at Decibel Cannabis Company
Katherine Hope Murdick has served as the Creative Director at Decibel Cannabis Company since 2019. In her role, she defines brand expressions and product strategies for various product lines, including General Admission, Qwest, and Blendcraft by Qwest. Her responsibilities encompass strategy, art direction, production, directing, design, and project management. Murdick collaborates with a team of creatives to produce photography and art projects that have been featured in galleries and received international press.
Previous Experience in Creative Roles
Prior to her position at Decibel Cannabis Company, Murdick held several creative roles. She worked as Creative Lead at trevor//peter for eight months in 2018-2019. Before that, she served as Creative Specialist and later as Creative Manager at Notch Video, where she worked for a total of one year. Murdick also gained experience as an Account Executive at North Strategic for two years and as a Global Communications Assistant at MAC Cosmetics for one year.
Educational Background
Katherine Murdick studied at the University College for the Creative Arts, where she earned a Master of Fine Arts in Imaging and Promotion from 2012 to 2013. She also holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from The University of Western Ontario, where she majored in English Language and Literature and Sociology from 2008 to 2012.
Freelance Consulting and Personal Projects
In addition to her role at Decibel Cannabis Company, Murdick engages in freelance consulting. She is involved in personal creative projects, including Body of Work and SkinWork, which reflect her artistic vision. These projects contribute to her diverse skill set and showcase her commitment to creative expression.
Early Career and Internships
Murdick began her career as a Public Relations Intern at MAC Cosmetics UK, where she worked for one year from 2012 to 2013. She also held a position as Web Presence Coordinator, Journalist, and Photographer at The Dryden Observer during a summer contract in 2012. These early experiences laid the foundation for her subsequent roles in the creative industry.