I’m a Senior Graphic Designer with 15+ years of experience building scalable brand systems across packaging, digital, web, and experiential touch points. I translate brand strategy into cohesive, high-impact creative that elevates presence, drives engagement, and supports business growth. Outside of work, I’m a proud boy mom with a passion for interior design and entrepreneurship.

Emily Harris-Woerle

I’m a Senior Graphic Designer with 15+ years of experience building scalable brand systems across packaging, digital, web, and experiential touch points. I translate brand strategy into cohesive, high-impact creative that elevates presence, drives engagement, and supports business growth. Outside of work, I’m a proud boy mom with a passion for interior design and entrepreneurship.

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I’m a Senior Graphic Designer with 15+ years of experience building scalable brand systems across packaging, digital, web, and experiential touch points. I translate brand strategy into cohesive, high-impact creative that elevates presence, drives engagement, and supports business growth. Outside of work, I’m a proud boy mom with a passion for interior design and entrepreneurship.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Senior Designer at TwentySix Creative
January 1, 2021 - December 1, 2025
Developed brand identities from logo concepts to brand guides and implementation across multiple applications. Managed client relations from kickoff to completion. Produced website designs from wireframes to polished visuals; collaborated with project manager and developers to finalize assets. Created eye-catching packaging while upholding brand standards.
Brand Manager & Senior Designer at Passport To Organics
August 1, 2016 - January 1, 2021
Led end-to-end promotions to drive sales, including concepting, photography, copy, and layout. Designed and maintained collateral including brochures, website, product photography, emails/newsletters, social media and sales marketing. Led a brand redesign including packaging, website refresh and collateral. Coordinated with printers, fulfillment partners, third-party sellers (Groupon, Amazon) and laboratories to manage logistics.
Freelance Designer/Office Assistant at R5 RESEARCH
January 1, 2015 - July 1, 2016
Designed collateral for clients; art directed and styled photoshoots for marketing material. Performed general office duties including inventory, ordering, organization, design and management of forms/printed material, customer service and front desk.
Founder/Co-Owner/Chef/Marketing/Designer at Red Wall Kitchen
June 1, 2012 - May 1, 2014
Founded and ran a business of healthy vegan baked goods focusing on wholesome, nutrient-dense foods. Designed branding system and implemented all marketing materials, advertising, PR and social media.
Graphic Designer/Art Director at ARS Advertising
March 1, 2007 - January 1, 2012
Designed training materials, POP, customer take-aways and logos. Planned materials and organized setup for corporate meetings and events including floor plans, signage, invitations, PR kits, takeaways and propping. Coordinated and directed photo and video shoots including kitchen sets, talent management and post-production approvals.
Graphic Designer at Elton Design
May 1, 2006 - March 1, 2027
Produced public relations firm collateral and marketing materials including PowerPoint presentations and templates.
Graphic Designer at Clear Channel Communications - Motorsports
May 1, 2005 - March 1, 2006
Responsible for conceptualization and production of all collateral for the Toyota Arenacross Series including merchandise, posters/flyers and event support such as banners and signs.
Freelance Designer at Kapow Events
April 1, 2015 - October 1, 2015
Marketing collateral, webpage updates, PowerPoint decks, logos.
Graphic Designer at Medline Industries
January 1, 2015 - July 1, 2016
Graphic design support for marketing materials and campaigns.
Photo Stylist Assistant at Centerpoint Chicago
October 1, 2014 - July 1, 2016
Assisted photo styling for campaigns and marketing materials; supported production needs.
Graphic Designer at ars Advertising (Freelance)
August 1, 2014 - August 31, 2014
Graphic design work including layout and visual assets.
Graphic Designer at Griffith Laboratories
July 1, 2014 - July 1, 2016
Packaging, internal design/banners, logos, email blasts/banners.
Brand Identity Designer at Archer Cargo
July 1, 2014 - September 30, 2014
Brand Identity (logo, business card, letterhead, branded spreadsheet template).
Brand Designer at Enova Financial
June 1, 2014 - July 31, 2014
Brand Guideline Books.
Senior Graphic Designer at TWENTYSIX CREATIVE
January 1, 2021 - December 1, 2025
Developed and launched clear, scalable brand identities across client-owned channels and marketplaces; directed website design from wireframes through launch; created distinctive, shelf-ready packaging; served as primary creative partner to clients, managing projects from ideation to execution.
Brand Manager & Senior Graphic Designer at PASSPORT TO ORGANICS
August 1, 2016 - January 1, 2021
Conceptualized and executed sales-driving promotional campaigns; owned the full suite of brand collateral across print, digital, product photography, email, social, and sales marketing; led a comprehensive brand redesign; managed vendor partnerships across suppliers, printers, fulfillment, third-party marketplaces, and laboratories.
Senior Graphic Designer at FREELANCE
June 1, 2014 - July 1, 2016
Led development of multi-channel creative collateral—print marketing, presentations, brand guides, newsletters, and digital banners—tailored to client objectives and brand systems; art directed photo shoots; designed end-to-end brand identity systems.
Founder/Chef/Marketing Manager/Graphic Designer at RED WALL KITCHEN
June 1, 2012 - May 1, 2014
Launched and operated a vegan baked goods business, centered on wholesome, nutrient-dense products and storytelling; defined and executed end-to-end brand strategy; led marketing, advertising, retail display, PR, and social media to build awareness and drive growth.
Graphic Designer at CLEAR CHANNEL - MOTORSPORTS
May 1, 2005 - March 1, 2006
Responsible for conceptualization and production of all collateral for the Toyota Arenacross Series including merchandise, posters/flyers and event support such as banners and signs.

Education

Bachelor of Arts in Graphic Design at Columbia College
August 1, 2000 - June 1, 2005
Culinary Arts at College Of DuPage
January 1, 2012 - June 1, 2013
Early College Program - Graphic Design at School Of The Art Institute Of Chicago
June 1, 1998 - June 1, 2000
Art & Design/Graphic Design at Columbia College
August 1, 2000 - June 1, 2005
Culinary Arts at College Of DuPage
January 1, 2012 - June 1, 2013
Early College Program - Graphic Design at The Art Institute Of Chicago
June 1, 1998 - June 1, 2000
Art & Design/Graphic Design at Columbia College
August 1, 2000 - June 1, 2005
Culinary Arts at College Of DuPage
January 1, 2012 - June 1, 2013
Early College Program - Graphic Design at The Art Institute Of Chicago
June 1, 1998 - June 1, 2000

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Retail, Education, Consumer Goods, Software & Internet