Katie Baker

Katie is a multi disciplined artists in the themed entertainment space, with experience as a creative and marketing. She is keen to share her passion for industry, paired with a creative eye and an artistic background. Katie has a passion for sculpting, graphics and concept artist for the theme park industry. UK based but studied in The Netherlands at the University of Breda, Katie learned the management aspect of the tourism and leisure industry. Then went on to do a degree in Special Effects at Solent University in Southampton. learning animatronics, 3D modeling, concept design and narrative. During this time, Katie was a founding member of the NextGen Showcase, a free 10 month educational non profit. She still works on the management team to this day. After university, Katie went to work at the Theming Department of Merlin Magic Making at Studio North. After this contract, Katie freelanced as a sculptor, artist and writer. Reporting on press events at Disneyland Paris for Attractions Magazine and creating a Star Wars sculpture in collaboration with Krispy Kreme for their May the 4th campaign. Katie interned at Storyland Studios as a Creative Intern for a year, where she got to build creative pitch decks, make mood boards and take part in key meetings. This transitioned into a job as Marketing and Events Executive, where she ran the social media channels and organised the companies booth for IAAPA for 2022 and 2023.