# Karen Foligno

> Designer/Illustrator

Location: San Francisco Bay Area, United States
Profile: https://flows.cv/karenfoligno

Hi! I’m Karen, an illustrative designer. I enjoy making happy illustrations and solving problems through design. I have also dabbled in a little bit of code here and there.

## Work Experience
### Senior Product Creative Designer @ Discord
Jan 2023 – Present

### Senior Product Designer @ Discord
Jan 2020 – Jan 2023

### Product Designer @ Discord
Jan 2017 – Jan 2020 | San Francisco Bay Area

### Designer @ Discord
Jan 2016 – Jan 2017 | San Francisco, California

### Illustrator @ Freelance
Jan 2012 – Jan 2016

### UI Designer @ Ignite by Adecco*
Jan 2016 – Jan 2016 | Jacksonville, Florida
- Redesigned existing application to update aesthetic and improve mobile experience
- Rapidly developed prototypes to communicate designs and interactions 
- Conducted demos with users to preview design decisions and log feedback
- Designed and developed marketing sites for Ignite products
 
*Company is now defunct.

### Designer @ Station Four
Jan 2013 – Jan 2016
- Led various web and branding projects from concept to completion
- Designed over 20 marketing sites, editorial sites and landing pages
- Collaborated with project management and development departments to ensure a smooth client experience and final delivery
- Diligently worked through tight deadlines and budgets
- Established effective processes for use in presenting deliverables to clients
- Initiated the refresh and redesign of Station Four’s site

### Design Intern @ Wingard Creative
Jan 2013 – Jan 2013
I assisted with layout design, copy editing, photo editing, typography, file setup, and illustration. I have efficiently worked on various projects at the same time and without sacrificing quality. These projects include poster designs, print ads, web ads, brochures, forms, and logo design.

### Designer @ Dali Decals
Jan 2011 – Jan 2013
- Created new product line of over 100 printed vinyl decals
- Specialized in illustrating designs for nurseries and kid's rooms
- Designed, mocked up and updated site with new products
- Worked directly with clients to create custom designs
- Collaborated with Creative Director and Production department to ensure the process went smoothly from start to end on a daily basis
- Provided customer service for general and custom design inquiries
- Designed branding and collateral materials for their sister company, Dali Studios

### Freelance Illustrator @ Tactilly
Jan 2012 – Jan 2012
Created children's illustrations for an iPad app.

### Freelance Illustrator @ Oven Bits
Jan 2012 – Jan 2012
I had the opportunity to work with Oven Bits to create illustrations for the National Breast Cancer Foundation’s website redesign. The goal was to illustrate graphics in the same style that is seen throughout the site.

### Freelance Illustrator/Textile Designer @ CREATIVO
Jan 2012 – Jan 2012
Created textile patterns for young girl's clothing.

### Graphic Design Intern @ Shepherd Agency
Jan 2011 – Jan 2011
I assisted in designing direct mailers, posters, ads and brochures.


## Education
### Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A.) in Graphic Design
The Art Institute of Jacksonville

### Graphic Design
Daytona State College


## Contact & Social
- LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/karenfoligno
- Website: http://karendessire.com
- Website: http://dribbble.com/karendessire

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Last updated: 2026-02-23