Kaitano Bateman

Creative Illustrator and Graphic Designer passionate about visual storytelling, character design, branding, and digital artwork. Experienced in creating custom illustrations, apparel graphics, logos, and promotional materials for clients and businesses. Skilled in Adobe Creative Suite and committed to producing engaging, high-quality artwork that connects with audiences. Strong collaborator with experience managing multiple creative projects while meeting deadlines in fast-paced environments.

Pre-Press Graphic Designer - The T-Shirt Diner - Henderson, NV

(2025-12)

• Create and refine custom artwork and illustrations for apparel and merchandise.
• Collaborate directly with clients to develop original graphic concepts.
• Prepare and optimize digital artwork for professional production.
• Utilize Adobe Illustrator to create vector graphics and scalable designs.
• Ensure color accuracy, visual quality, and production readiness of all artwork.

Graphic Designer (Project) - UNLV Lied Library - Las Vegas, NV

• Designed the featured artwork for the UNLV Lied Library Holiday Card.
• Developed creative concepts that aligned with organizational branding.
• Applied illustration and design principles to create visually engaging promotional materials.

Independent Artist & Sticker Business Owner - Independent

• Design and produce original sticker illustrations and merchandise.
• Manage all stages of the creative process, from concept sketches to final production.
• Develop artwork for branding, marketing, and social media promotion.
• Build customer relationships through custom artwork and commissioned designs.

Service Manager - Chipotle Mexican Grill - Las Vegas, NV

(2022-08 - 2025-10)

• Developed strong communication and client-service skills in a leadership role.
• Managed multiple responsibilities while maintaining attention to detail and efficiency.
• Demonstrated reliability, organization, and teamwork in a fast-paced environment.

Graphic Design Studies - University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) (2022-08)

Graphic Design Studies - Upper Iowa University (2021-08 - 2022-05)