Based in Brooklyn and born in 1996, Kate Ferro is a Graphic Designer and Illustrator specializing in licensed character design, apparel graphics, and repeat pattern development. Since 2018, she has developed officially licensed merchandise for the music industry, collaborating with artists including The Smashing Pumpkins, Tyler Childers, Alanis Morissette, and Fall Out Boy across a diverse range of products. From headphones and mugs to accessories, custom jackets, and repeat patterns. Her professional background includes managing Disney-licensed product and packaging for national retailers such as Burlington, Hot Topic, and Five Below. Kate brings advanced proficiency in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop, a refined eye for color, and a demonstrated ability to deliver production-ready, on-brand designs under tight deadlines. Passionate about character-driven work, she excels in fast-paced, hands-on creative environments.