I'm a passionate and experienced graphic designer with over 20 years of bringing brands, products, and stories to life through thoughtful design. I specialize in print and packaging, with a love for clean layouts, strong typography, and creative problem-solving. I'm detail-oriented, deadline-driven, and always curious—whether I'm refining a product label, building a brand system, or exploring surface pattern design.

Emily Feinauer

I'm a passionate and experienced graphic designer with over 20 years of bringing brands, products, and stories to life through thoughtful design. I specialize in print and packaging, with a love for clean layouts, strong typography, and creative problem-solving. I'm detail-oriented, deadline-driven, and always curious—whether I'm refining a product label, building a brand system, or exploring surface pattern design.

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I’m a passionate and experienced graphic designer with over 20 years of bringing brands, products, and stories to life through thoughtful design.

I specialize in print and packaging, with a love for clean layouts, strong typography, and creative problem-solving. I’m detail-oriented, deadline-driven, and always curious—whether I’m refining a product label, building a brand system, or exploring surface pattern design.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Sr. Graphic Designer & Regulatory Specialist at American Crafts
April 1, 2025 - September 26, 2025
Originally joined as a Junior Designer for packaging and marketing materials; advanced to Senior Designer in the Food Crafting team. Self-educated on FDA and CFIA packaging regulations and became the go-to expert for food labeling compliance. Supported the launch of a new food production facility by scaling design processes and ensuring packaging met legal requirements. Mentored designers navigating food compliance and helped standardize our approach across teams. Continued designing product packaging and marketing materials with a strong focus on clarity, color, and brand consistency.
Graphic Designer at Bell Printing & Design
March 1, 2014 - September 26, 2025
Created a wide variety of print projects for small businesses, schools, and individuals—including logos, business cards, brochures, and wedding invitations. Worked closely with clients to guide their ideas into polished final designs, often juggling multiple projects with tight deadlines. Took pride in prepress accuracy and print quality, ensuring pieces looked as good on press as on screen. Partnered with local educators to help students design their own yearbooks and taught hands-on Adobe skills in the process.
Graphic Design Internship at Send Out Cards
May 1, 2007 - September 26, 2025
Designed greeting cards for real-world occasions, building experience with layout, messaging, and visual storytelling.
Junior Graphic Designer at For Every Body
August 1, 2006 - September 26, 2025
Designed labels and packaging for candle lines, balancing on-trend aesthetics with existing brand standards.
Graphic Designer at Shingo Prize for Excellence in Manufacturing
March 1, 2006 - September 26, 2025
Held an on-campus role during senior year producing brochures and event materials. Maintained web content and design updates for their digital presence.
Sr. Graphic Designer & Regulatory Specialist at American Crafts
March 1, 2014 - April 1, 2025
Began as Junior Designer on packaging and marketing materials for scrapbooking and craft products; advanced to Senior Designer within the Food Crafting team; self-educated on FDA and CFIA packaging regulations and became the go-to expert for food labeling compliance within the company; supported the launch of a new food production facility by helping to scale design processes and ensure packaging met legal requirements; mentored other designers navigating regulatory challenges and standardized approaches across teams; continued designing product packaging and marketing materials with a strong focus on clarity, color, and brand consistency.
Graphic Designer at Bell Printing & Design
July 1, 2007 - March 1, 2014
Created a wide variety of print projects for small businesses, schools, and individuals—including logos, business cards, brochures, and wedding invitations; worked closely with clients to guide their ideas into polished final designs, often juggling multiple projects with tight deadlines; took pride in prepress accuracy and print quality, ensuring every piece looked as good on press as on screen; partnered with local educators to help students design yearbooks and taught hands-on Adobe skills in the process.
JR. Graphic Designer at For Every Body
April 1, 2006 - August 1, 2006
Designed labels and packaging for candle lines, balancing on-trend aesthetics with existing brand standards.
Graphic Designer at Shingo Prize for Excellence in Manufacturing
June 1, 2005 - March 1, 2006
On-campus role producing brochures and event materials; Maintained web content and design updates for their digital presence.

Education

Bachelor of Fine Arts at Utah State University
August 25, 2003 - December 9, 2005
Graduated Cum Laude in Graphic Design
Associate of Science at Weber State University
August 21, 2000 - December 13, 2002
General Education
Master of Fine Arts (Incomplete) at Academy of Art University
September 1, 2009 - May 1, 2010
Bachelor of Fine Arts, Graphic Design at Utah State University
September 1, 2002 - December 1, 2005
Associate of Science, General Education at Weber State University
September 1, 2000 - December 1, 2002
Master of Fine Arts (Incomplete) at Academy of Art University
September 1, 2009 - May 1, 2010
Bachelor of Fine Arts at Utah State University
January 11, 2030 - September 1, 2005
Associate of Science General Education at Weber State University
January 11, 2030 - September 1, 2002

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Retail, Education, Manufacturing, Other