Katarina Kushin is currently working as a junior concept artist with the Lucasfilm Art Department. Her latest contributions include set and prop design on Ahsoka, The Mandalorian (Season 3), and Disney’s Pinocchio. Her connection with the Star Wars creative team started in 2018 when she started as an art assistant on the first season of The Mandalorian. She then continued on to The Mandalorian (Season 2), Obi-Wan Kenobi, and The Book of Boba Fett. Previously, she also worked as an art assistant with other major studios like Marvel (Captain Marvel) & Warner Brothers (Birds of Prey). Over the past several years, Katarina developed on-the-job art department knowledge and utilized her architecture background to transition into designing for film & television. Drawn to storytelling all her life, she continues to develop her digital and analog skills to become a more resourceful artist.
Katarina is based in San Diego where she enjoys reading, making matcha, staying active, and listening to Hans Zimmer’s Dune soundtrack on repeat. Her favorite leisure is traveling with her husband and seeking design inspiration from all around the world.
Lucasfilm Art Department, Los Angeles, California, Junior Concept Artist
Associated Student Inc, Pomona, California, Environmental Design Senator
Board director overseeing 12 million dollars
Serve on the ENV Council E-Board
In-charge of Cal Poly ENV Quarterly Project Exhibitions
Appointed to: Campus Physical Planning Committee, Sustainability Board Committee
Machine Inspired Art (MIA) Gallery, Los Angeles, CA, US, Student Intern
Internship involving digital fabrication and packaging processes
California State Polytechnic University, Pomona, Pomona, CA, US, BArch, Architecture
College of Environmental Design President (2016-2017)
ASI Environmental Design Sentaor (2014-2015)
Cum Laude Society
Tau Sigma Delta Honors Society
American Institute of Architecture Students Member
Koeper Prize, Award
Best paper written in American Architecture (ARC 464)
Abstract: A focus on Wes Anderson's The Grand Budapest Hotel and its architecture in terms of influencing film narrative. It also explores the research and interpretations of architectural reality into fantasy and how the overall composition of Anderson's film has the potential to influence real-life architectural ideas.
Raphael Soriano Travel Scholarship, Scholarship
This scholarship is a travel award to support those in the International Year or Summer Study Abroad Program.
Outstanding Graphic Design, Award
