Kate Hardman
About Kate Hardman
Kate Hardman is a Brand Design Manager and Associate currently serving as Senior Manager of Global Brand Design at American Express and as Brand Design Manager at Gensler. With a background in design and experience spanning over a decade, she has held various roles in the design industry, including positions at Gensler and Anthony | Wolf.
Current Role at American Express
Kate Hardman serves as the Senior Manager of Global Brand Design at American Express. She has held this position since 2019, contributing to the company's branding initiatives for over five years. Based in New York, New York, Hardman focuses on enhancing the brand's visual identity and ensuring consistency across various platforms.
Current Role at Gensler
In addition to her role at American Express, Kate Hardman is also a Brand Design Manager, Associate at Gensler. She has been with the firm since 2018, where she has worked for six years in San Francisco, California. Her responsibilities include managing brand design projects and collaborating with teams to develop innovative design solutions.
Previous Experience at Gensler
Before her current position, Kate Hardman worked at Gensler as a Brand + Retail Designer and Manager, Associate from 2012 to 2018. During her six years at the firm, she focused on brand and retail design, contributing to various projects that enhanced client branding strategies.
Early Career at Anthony | Wolf
Kate Hardman began her career at Anthony | Wolf, where she worked as an Interior Designer and Showroom Manager from 2010 to 2012. In this role, she was responsible for interior design projects and managing the showroom, gaining valuable experience in design and client interaction.
Education and Design Background
Kate Hardman studied at the University of Georgia - Franklin College of Arts and Sciences, where she earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Design. This educational background provided her with a solid foundation in design principles and practices, which she has applied throughout her career.