I have expansive experience in premium high-end packaging for luxury clients and brands. My journey in the design world has allowed me to blend creativity with technical execution, ensuring that the products I work on not only look great but also deliver functionality and sustainability. I enjoy collaborating with diverse teams to bring ideas to life, balancing aesthetics with business goals and customer experience.

Andrew James

I have expansive experience in premium high-end packaging for luxury clients and brands. My journey in the design world has allowed me to blend creativity with technical execution, ensuring that the products I work on not only look great but also deliver functionality and sustainability. I enjoy collaborating with diverse teams to bring ideas to life, balancing aesthetics with business goals and customer experience.

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I have expansive experience in premium high-end packaging for luxury clients and brands. My journey in the design world has allowed me to blend creativity with technical execution, ensuring that the products I work on not only look great but also deliver functionality and sustainability. I enjoy collaborating with diverse teams to bring ideas to life, balancing aesthetics with business goals and customer experience.

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Work Experience

Packaging Developer & Production Designer at Lululemon
December 31, 2021 - Present
Led full-cycle packaging development for global retail, aligning brand vision with technical execution and business goals. Managed large budgets, timelines, and partnerships to launch premium packaging at scale. Oversaw material sourcing, prepress, and final art, ensuring color accuracy, press-readiness, and quality.
Die-Cutting & Foil Stamping Press Operator at Bond Reproductions
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2022
Operated and maintained high-end finishing equipment for premium print and packaging production. Interpreted job specifications, adjusted machine settings, and fine-tuned foil and emboss dies for precise, consistent results.
Print Production Specialist at Jukebox Print
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2021
Balanced design sensibility with production know-how to manage a diverse range of print projects. Handled digital and offset workflows, created dielines, prepared press-ready files, and consulted with clients on material selection and visual effects.
Structural Packaging & Print Designer at PaperWork
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2020
Specialized in designing functional, brand-aligned packaging structures that met client goals and manufacturing constraints. Developed prototypes, created dielines, and collaborated with vendors to test and refine structural performance.
Letterpress, Diecutting, & Bindery Technician at Capital Colour Graphics
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2016
Delivered hands-on craftsmanship and technical accuracy in a high-end production environment, producing premium printed materials to exacting standards. Operated foil stamping and letterpress equipment with precision.
Data Entry Clerk at TC Transcontinental
December 31, 2012 - December 31, 2013
Supported prepress operations by preparing, organizing, and validating digital files for commercial print output. Maintained formatting accuracy and contributed to the early automation of digital workflows.

Education

Graphic Design at Fanshawe College
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2014
Fine Art at Western University
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2011

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Industry Experience

Retail, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services