Graphic Designer & Illustrator, Austin, TX


Catherine Barrera is an Austin based Illustrator. Daughter of Mexican immigrants, her travels between The United States and Mexico have greatly influenced her art.

Her love for anime and cartoons sparked her interest in drawing at a young age leading to painting and finally settling into the digital world of art. She's been nominated three times (2023,2024,2025) for best poster artist in the Austin Music Awards.

Catherine is currently the Senior Designer at Resound Presents and continues to freelance in her free time.


Education

Associate of Applied Science: Graphic Design at Austin Community College
August 2011 – December 2017 Austin, TX

Experience

Senior Designer at Resound Presents
5/5/2022 Austin, TX
Creative Designer at Heard Presents
6/2/2021 – 5/5/2022 Austin, TX
Poster Designer at Mohawk Austin
1/2017 – 3/2020 Austin, TX

Clients

  • PABST BLUE RIBBON
  • AUSTIN F.C.
  • RED RIVER CULTURAL DISTRICT
  • SXSW
  • THREADLESS ARTIST SHOPS
  • US SOCCER
  • NOISE POP
  • HEALTH ALLIANCE FOR AUSTIN MUSICIANS

Exhibitions

2024
Creating Encuentros: Changarrito at Mexic-Arte Museum, Austin, Texas