Hi, I'm Charlotte Kennedy! I am a friendly and hardworking structural designer passionate about broadening and deepening my design skills. I believe in inclusivity and strive to support people from all backgrounds while focusing on designing sustainable and ethical products and services. In the long term, I aim to grow into roles that involve business and strategic decision-making alongside my design work. I enjoy collaborating with teams as well as working independently, always welcoming feedback to improve my work. With a strong attention to detail and creativity, I am dedicated to contributing positively to every project I take on, especially in the fields of product and packaging design.

Charlotte Kennedy

Hi, I'm Charlotte Kennedy! I am a friendly and hardworking structural designer passionate about broadening and deepening my design skills. I believe in inclusivity and strive to support people from all backgrounds while focusing on designing sustainable and ethical products and services. In the long term, I aim to grow into roles that involve business and strategic decision-making alongside my design work. I enjoy collaborating with teams as well as working independently, always welcoming feedback to improve my work. With a strong attention to detail and creativity, I am dedicated to contributing positively to every project I take on, especially in the fields of product and packaging design.

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Hi, I’m Charlotte Kennedy! I am a friendly and hardworking structural designer passionate about broadening and deepening my design skills. I believe in inclusivity and strive to support people from all backgrounds while focusing on designing sustainable and ethical products and services. In the long term, I aim to grow into roles that involve business and strategic decision-making alongside my design work.

I enjoy collaborating with teams as well as working independently, always welcoming feedback to improve my work. With a strong attention to detail and creativity, I am dedicated to contributing positively to every project I take on, especially in the fields of product and packaging design.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Structural Designer at Graphic Packaging International, Inc.
March 1, 2025 - June 7, 2024
Worked within an International Tactical Design Team to mass produce paperboard packaging products. Collaborated with the production and sales teams to validate concepts and develop new designs and samples for customers. Designed & Developed Structural Packaging Drawings and Specifications for Die and Forming Manufacturers.
Product Designer at Laminacorr Industries
June 1, 2024 - March 31, 2025
Worked in the corrugated plastic packaging design industry in Canada. Created box die layouts from samples to production. Was the liaison between printing team, manufacturing facility and customers. Developed graphics for various consumer fields.
Visitor Experience & Exhibit Cataloging Assistant Student Position at Loyalist Township
May 1, 2023 - August 31, 2023
Assisted with visitor experience and exhibit cataloging tasks in a community setting.
Children’s Design Team Internship at Joe Fresh
September 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022
Worked in the Women's Swim and Active Design Team and the Girls' Design Team in a hybrid work environment. Performed multi-departmental organizational, design-research, and planning tasks. Sketched and planned designs and store design layouts using Centric PLM Software. Attended meetings with buyers and various design teams preparing upcoming clothing lines.
Summer Barista & Cafe Position at The Lodge Coffee House
June 1, 2022 - August 31, 2022
Provided customer service and barista skills during summer work period.
Assistant Manager at United Empire Loyalist Heritage Centre
June 1, 2021 - August 31, 2021
Managed daily operations and assisted in overseeing staff.

Education

Bachelor of Industrial Design at Carleton University
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2024

Qualifications

ACIDO Rocket Competition Nominee - Capstone Project
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024

Industry Experience

Consumer Goods, Retail, Manufacturing, Non-Profit Organization, Government