Kara Hieatt
About Kara Hieatt
Kara Hieatt is a Senior Visual Designer with extensive experience in brand building and storytelling. She has worked for various companies including KHI Design, Minted, InsideTrack, and currently Hinge Health, and holds a Bachelor's degree in Studio Art from the University of California, Irvine.
Current Role at Hinge Health
Kara Hieatt serves as a Senior Visual Designer at Hinge Health, a position she has held since 2021. In this role, she focuses on creating compelling visual designs that enhance the company's brand identity. Her responsibilities include engaging in creative collaboration and managing design projects effectively. Hieatt's expertise in visual design contributes to the overall mission of Hinge Health in providing innovative digital health solutions.
Previous Experience at KHI Design
Prior to her current role, Kara Hieatt worked at KHI Design as a Designer from 2010 to 2021. During her 11 years at the company, she developed a strong foundation in visual design principles and practices. Her experience at KHI Design equipped her with the skills necessary for her subsequent roles in the design industry.
Education and Expertise
Kara Hieatt studied at the University of California, Irvine, where she earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Studio Art from 2005 to 2009. She also holds a minor in digital art with a focus on photography, which she integrates into her design work. Hieatt has developed expertise in icon library development and brand visual identity, utilizing advanced skills in Adobe Creative Suite and Figma.
Career at InsideTrack
Kara Hieatt held multiple positions at InsideTrack, serving as a Designer from 2012 to 2019 and later as a Senior Digital Designer from 2019 to 2021. Over the course of her 9 years at InsideTrack, she specialized in brand building and storytelling, helping clients amplify their brand identity strategically. Her work involved direct communication and collaboration to manage design projects effectively.
Early Career at Minted
Kara Hieatt briefly worked at Minted as a Seasonal Design Associate Reprint Specialist in 2011. Although her tenure lasted only two months, this experience contributed to her understanding of design in a commercial context, particularly in the San Francisco Bay Area.