Howdy! I am a designer with 14 years of experience. Through continuous learning, I strive to build my skills daily to become a better designer and communicator. I am a genuine person and take my work very seriously. I am passionate about sustainability and quality, ensuring everything I touch is up to the project requester’s standards and my own exceptionally high standards. Given my extensive experience, dedicated work ethic, and eye for detail, I am hopeful that I would be a great fit for the team!

Ellen Schimian

Howdy! I am a designer with 14 years of experience. Through continuous learning, I strive to build my skills daily to become a better designer and communicator. I am a genuine person and take my work very seriously. I am passionate about sustainability and quality, ensuring everything I touch is up to the project requester’s standards and my own exceptionally high standards. Given my extensive experience, dedicated work ethic, and eye for detail, I am hopeful that I would be a great fit for the team!

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Howdy! I am a designer with 14 years of experience. Through continuous learning, I strive to build my skills daily to become a better designer and communicator. I am a genuine person and take my work very seriously. I am passionate about sustainability and quality, ensuring everything I touch is up to the project requester’s standards and my own exceptionally high standards. Given my extensive experience, dedicated work ethic, and eye for detail, I am hopeful that I would be a great fit for the team!

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Web Designer at Colony Brands
October 1, 2023 - Present
Contributed to brand communication strategies by developing and implementing design concepts for websites and emails. Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment of digital content with brand messaging. Led branding for a new affiliate brand and collaborated with the CPG food team to design and launch commemorative 100th anniversary packaging.
Packaging Graphics Specialist at Saputo, Inc.
October 1, 2023 - September 5, 2025
Led packaging setup processes from initiation through implementation, ensuring accuracy and regulatory compliance (FDA, USDA, non-GMO, Organic). Coordinated cross-functional teams, printers, and production facilities to execute packaging design projects. Managed packaging proofs and detailed reviews to meet brand standards and plant specifications. Maintained clear, consistent communication with sales, marketing, and internal/external stakeholders regarding packaging graphics and approvals.
Senior Packaging Designer at Primex Family of Companies
November 1, 2022 - September 5, 2025
Developed packaging designs for major retailers, supporting brand strategy and commercialization. Led the transition of hundreds of packaging artworks to align with new brand guidelines, demonstrating the ability to execute large-scale projects. Managed digital asset storage and workflow, a critical part of brand consistency and content management. Managed external creative projects, coordinating with agencies and meeting deadlines.
Graphic Designer & Photographer at Standard Process
March 1, 2020 - September 5, 2025
Designed e-blast banners, landing pages, and web ads that enhanced brand visibility and customer engagement. Managed digital asset storage, including web banners, print files, and photography, ensuring easy access for the marketing and sales teams. Coordinated and executed lifestyle photoshoots for bi-monthly campaigns, while handling image retouching and manipulation for packaging.
Senior Designer at Fibre-Craft
November 1, 2017 - September 5, 2025
Developed and designed a new brand, DabitZ, and its full product line. Created packaging designs according to established brand guidelines, supporting various product lines sold at Target, Hobby Lobby, and Michael’s. Developed custom die-cuts and revised existing dielines for packaging. Retouched product images for use in e-commerce and print materials, for digital marketing campaigns.
Contract Image Specialist at Uline
January 1, 2017 - September 5, 2025
Produced and retouched high-quality images for a multi-billion dollar company, ensuring alignment with brand standards. Performed meticulous color correction and quality proofing to maintain visual consistency. Recommended digital imaging solutions that improved production efficiency.
Graphic Designer at Lifeway Foods
October 1, 2016 - September 5, 2025
Enhanced product visual identity through strategic design updates and creative execution. Collaborated with the in-house design team to support the successful launch of Kefir Cups and Farmer Cheese. Managed file organization and asset libraries to ensure workflow efficiency. Contributed to social media content creation.
Production Designer at IRIS USA
August 1, 2016 - September 5, 2025
Enhanced product presentation and reinforced brand consistency across multiple product lines, including cookware, storage, LED, and pet products. Updated packaging to meet strict brand guidelines and retailer specifications for major accounts such as Container Store, Petco, and Costco. Designed web banners and edited product photography to elevate the brand’s e-commerce presence and drive online engagement.
Photographer & Graphic Designer at NuWave, LLC
May 1, 2015 - September 5, 2025
Specialized in photography and graphic design for retail packaging and marketing materials for major retailers including Kohl’s, Wal-Mart, and Amazon. Collaborated with the marketing team to develop infomercials on QVC and advertisements that successfully increased brand awareness. Provided art direction for production shoots and styled food dishes for print, video, and digital media. Contributed to the development and execution of the brand’s visual identity across diverse marketing channels.
Web Designer at Colony Brands
October 1, 2023 - Present
Contributed to brand communication strategies by developing and implementing design concepts for websites and emails. Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure the strategic alignment of digital content with brand messaging. Led the development and execution of branding for a new affiliate brand, demonstrating a hands-on approach to new brand initiatives. Collaborated with the CPG food team to design and launch commemorative 100th anniversary packaging, a key project execution example.
Packaging Graphics Specialist at Saputo, Inc.
October 1, 2023 - September 5, 2025
Led packaging setup processes from initiation through implementation, ensuring accuracy and regulatory compliance (FDA, USDA, non-GMO, Organic). Coordinated cross-functional teams, printers, and production facilities to execute packaging design projects. Managed packaging proofs and conducted detailed reviews to meet brand standards and plant specifications. Maintained clear, consistent communication with sales, marketing, and internal/external stakeholders regarding packaging graphics and approvals.
Senior Packaging Designer at Primex Family of Companies
November 1, 2022 - September 5, 2025
Developed packaging designs for major retailers, supporting brand strategy and commercialization. Led the transition of hundreds of packaging artworks to align with new brand guidelines, showcasing an ability to execute large-scale projects. Managed digital asset storage and workflow, a critical part of brand consistency and content management. Managed external creative projects, demonstrating the ability to coordinate with agencies and meet deadlines.
Graphic Designer & Photographer at Standard Process
March 1, 2020 - September 5, 2025
Designed e-blast banners, landing pages, and web ads that enhanced brand visibility and customer engagement. Managed digital asset storage, including web banners, print files, and photography, ensuring easy access for the marketing and sales teams. Coordinated and executed lifestyle photoshoots for bi-monthly campaigns, while handling image retouching and manipulation for packaging.
Senior Designer at Fibre-Craft
November 1, 2017 - September 5, 2025
Developed and designed a new brand, DabitZ, and its full product line. Created packaging designs according to established brand guidelines, supporting various product lines sold at Target, Hobby Lobby, and Michael’s. Developed custom die-cuts and revised existing dielines for packaging. Retouched product images for use in e-commerce and print materials, for digital marketing campaigns.
Contract Image Specialist at Uline
January 1, 2017 - September 5, 2025
Produced and retouched high-quality images for a multi-billion dollar company, ensuring alignment with brand standards. Performed meticulous color correction and quality proofing to maintain visual consistency. Recommended digital imaging solutions that improved production efficiency.
Graphic Designer at Lifeway Foods
October 1, 2016 - September 5, 2025
Enhanced product visual identity through strategic design updates and creative execution. Collaborated with the in-house design team to support the successful launch of Kefir Cups and Farmer Cheese. Managed file organization and asset libraries to ensure workflow efficiency. Contributed to social media content creation.
Production Designer at IRIS USA
August 1, 2016 - September 5, 2025
Enhanced product presentation and reinforced brand consistency across multiple product lines, including cookware, storage, LED, and pet products. Updated packaging to meet strict brand guidelines and retailer specifications for major accounts such as Container Store, Petco, and Costco. Designed web banners and edited product photography to elevate the brand's e-commerce presence and drive online engagement.
Photographer & Graphic Designer at NuWave, LLC
May 1, 2015 - September 5, 2025
Specialized in photography and graphic design for retail packaging and marketing materials for major retailers including Kohl's, Wal-Mart, and Amazon. Collaborated with the marketing team to develop infomercials on QVC and advertisements that successfully increased brand awareness. Provided art direction for production shoots and styled food dishes for print, video, and digital media. Contributed to the development and execution of the brand's visual identity across diverse marketing channels.
Web Designer at Colony Brands
October 1, 2023 - Present
Contributed to brand communication strategies by developing and implementing design concepts for websites and emails. Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure the strategic alignment of digital content with brand messaging. Led the development and branding for a new affiliate brand. Collaborated with the CPG food team to design and launch commemorative 100th anniversary packaging.
Packaging Graphics Specialist at Saputo, Inc.
October 31, 2023 - September 5, 2025
Led packaging setup processes from initiation through implementation, ensuring accuracy and regulatory compliance (FDA, USDA, non-GMO, Organic). Coordinated cross-functional teams, printers, and production facilities to execute packaging design projects. Managed packaging proofs and conducted detailed reviews to meet brand standards and plant specifications. Maintained clear, consistent communication with sales, marketing, and internal/external stakeholders regarding packaging graphics and approvals.
Senior Packaging Designer at Primex Family of Companies
November 30, 2022 - September 5, 2025
Developed packaging designs for major retailers, supporting brand strategy and commercialization. Led the transition of hundreds of packaging artworks to align with new brand guidelines. Managed digital asset storage and workflow, a critical part of brand consistency and content management. Managed external creative projects, coordinating with agencies and meeting deadlines.
Graphic Designer & Photographer at Standard Process
March 31, 2020 - September 5, 2025
Designed e-blast banners, landing pages, and web ads that enhanced brand visibility and customer engagement. Managed digital asset storage, including web banners, print files, and photography, ensuring easy access for the marketing and sales teams. Coordinated and executed lifestyle photoshoots for bi-monthly campaigns, while handling image retouching and manipulation for packaging.
Senior Designer at Fibre-Craft
November 30, 2017 - September 5, 2025
Developed and designed a new brand, DabitZ, and its full product line. Created packaging designs according to established brand guidelines, supporting various product lines sold at Target, Hobby Lobby, and Michael’s. Developed custom die-cuts and revised existing dielines for packaging. Retouched product images for use in e-commerce and print materials, for digital marketing campaigns.
Contract Image Specialist at Uline
January 31, 2017 - September 5, 2025
Produced and retouched high-quality images for a multi-billion dollar company, ensuring alignment with brand standards. Performed meticulous color correction and quality proofing to maintain visual consistency. Recommended digital imaging solutions that improved production efficiency.
Graphic Designer at Lifeway Foods
October 31, 2016 - September 5, 2025
Enhanced product visual identity through strategic design updates and creative execution. Collaborated with the in-house design team to support the successful launch of Kefir Cups and Farmer Cheese. Managed file organization and asset libraries to ensure workflow efficiency. Contributed to social media content creation.
Production Designer at IRIS USA
August 31, 2016 - September 5, 2025
Enhanced product presentation and reinforced brand consistency across multiple product lines, including cookware, storage, LED, and pet products. Updated packaging to meet strict brand guidelines and retailer specifications for major accounts such as Container Store, Petco, and Costco. Designed web banners and edited product photography to elevate the brand’s e-commerce presence and drive online engagement.
Photographer & Graphic Designer at NuWave, LLC
May 31, 2015 - September 5, 2025
Specialized in photography and graphic design for retail packaging and marketing materials for major retailers including Kohl’s, Wal-Mart, and Amazon. Collaborated with the marketing team to develop infomercials on QVC and advertisements that successfully increased brand awareness. Provided art direction for production shoots and styled food dishes for print, video, and digital media. Contributed to the development and execution of the brand’s visual identity across diverse marketing channels.
Web Designer at Colony Brands
October 1, 2023 - Present
Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure strategic alignment of digital content and brand messaging; led development and execution of branding for a new affiliate brand; partnered with the CPG food team to design and launch commemorative 100th anniversary packaging.
Packaging Graphics Specialist at Saputo, Inc.
October 1, 2023 - September 5, 2025
Led packaging setup processes from initiation through implementation, ensuring accuracy and regulatory compliance (FDA, USDA, non-GMO, Organic); partnered with cross-functional teams, printers, and production facilities to execute packaging design projects; managed packaging proofs and detailed reviews to meet brand standards and plant specifications; maintained clear, consistent communication with sales, marketing, supply chain, and sourcing regarding packaging graphics and approvals.
Senior Packaging Designer at Primex Family of Companies
November 1, 2022 - September 5, 2025
Developed large-scale packaging designs for major retailers, supporting brand strategy and commercialization; led the transition of hundreds of packaging artworks to align with new brand guidelines, showcasing an ability to execute large-scale projects; managed digital asset storage and workflow, a critical part of brand consistency and content management; managed external creative projects, demonstrating the ability to coordinate with agencies and meet deadlines.
Graphic Designer & Photographer at Standard Process
March 1, 2020 - September 5, 2025
Designed e-blast banners, landing pages, and web ads that enhanced brand visibility and customer engagement; managed digital asset storage, including web banners, print files, and photography, ensuring easy access for the marketing and sales teams; coordinated and executed lifestyle photoshoots for bi-monthly campaigns, while handling image retouching and manipulation for packaging.
Senior Designer at Fibre-Craft
November 1, 2017 - September 5, 2025
Led packaging design and product presentation across multiple lines, ensuring brand consistency and retailer alignment during tenure.
Contract Image Specialist at Uline
January 1, 2017 - September 5, 2025
Produced and retouched high-quality images for a multi-billion dollar company, ensuring alignment with brand standards; performed meticulous color correction and quality proofing to maintain visual consistency; recommended digital imaging solutions that improved production efficiency.
Graphic Designer at Lifeway Foods
October 1, 2016 - September 5, 2025
Enhanced product visual identity through strategic design updates and creative execution; collaborated with the in-house design team to support the successful launch of Kefir Cups and Farmer Cheese; managed file organization and asset libraries to ensure workflow efficiency; contributed to social media content creation.
Production Designer at IRIS USA
August 1, 2016 - September 5, 2025
Enhanced product presentation and reinforced brand consistency across multiple product lines, including cookware, storage, LED, and pet products; updated packaging to meet strict brand guidelines and retailer specifications for major accounts such as Container Store, Petco, and Costco; designed web banners and edited product photography to elevate the brand’s e-commerce presence and drive online engagement.
Photographer & Graphic Designer at NuWave, LLC
May 1, 2015 - September 5, 2025
Specialized in photography and graphic design for retail packaging and marketing materials for major retailers including Kohl’s, Wal-Mart, and Amazon; collaborated with the marketing team to develop infomercials on QVC and advertisements that successfully increased brand awareness; provided art direction for production shoots and styled food dishes for print, video, and digital media; contributed to the development and execution of the brand’s visual identity across diverse marketing channels.
Senior Designer at Colony Brands
October 1, 2023 - Present
Led the technical design and structural development for a new CPG affiliate brand, including full dieline creation and prepress setup for commemorative 100th-anniversary packaging. Directed material selection (substrates and inks) to achieve premium finish within production budget.
Senior Designer at Primex Family of Companies
September 1, 2020 - November 1, 2022
Developed strategic packaging designs for major retailers and managed digital asset storage/workflow to maintain brand consistency. Managed external projects and coordinated with agencies to meet deadlines.
Senior Designer at Fibre-Craft
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2017
Developed and designed a new brand and full product line, packaging designs per brand guidelines for major retailers; contributed to brand development.
Graphic Designer & Photographer at Standard Process
December 1, 2017 - March 1, 2020
Managed digital asset storage, web banners, print files, and photography; coordinated lifestyle shoots for bi-monthly campaigns and handled image retouching for packaging.
Senior Packaging Designer at Colony Brands
October 1, 2023 - Present
Led the technical design and structural development for a new CPG affiliate brand, including dieline creation and prepress setup for commemorative 100th-anniversary packaging. Directed final material selection (substrates and inks) to achieve premium finish within production budget. Ensured brand consistency across digital content and collaborated with cross-functional teams to align digital assets with brand messaging.
Senior Graphic Designer at Primex Family of Companies
September 1, 2020 - November 1, 2022
Developed strategic packaging designs for major retailers and managed critical digital asset storage and workflow to maintain brand consistency. Led the large-scale transition of hundreds of packaging artworks to align with new brand guidelines and managed external creative projects with agencies to meet deadlines.

Education

Bachelor of Fine Art – Graphic Design at Carthage College
January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2012
Bachelor of Fine Art at Carthage College
January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2012
Bachelor of Fine Art at Carthage College
January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2012
Bachelor of Fine Art at Carthage College
January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2012
Bachelor of Fine Art at Carthage College
January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2012
Bachelor of Fine Art at Carthage College
January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2012

Qualifications

AI for Project Management
January 11, 2030 - January 23, 2026
Prompt Engineering with Gemini
January 11, 2030 - January 23, 2026
Print Production: Prepress and Press Checks
January 11, 2030 - January 23, 2026
Essential Skills in Generative AI for Creatives by Adobe
January 11, 2030 - January 23, 2026
How to Boost Your Productivity with AI Tools
January 11, 2030 - January 23, 2026
Adobe Dimension Essential Training
January 11, 2030 - January 23, 2026
Package Design Project: Paperboard Food Packaging
January 11, 2030 - January 23, 2026
AI for Project Management
January 11, 2030 - January 23, 2026
Prompt Engineering with Gemini
January 11, 2030 - January 23, 2026
Print Production: Prepress and Press Checks
January 11, 2030 - January 23, 2026
Essential Skills in Generative AI for Creatives by Adobe
January 11, 2030 - January 23, 2026
How to Boost Your Productivity with AI Tools
January 11, 2030 - January 23, 2026
Adobe Dimension Essential Training
January 11, 2030 - January 23, 2026
Package Design Project: Paperboard Food Packaging
January 11, 2030 - January 23, 2026

Industry Experience

Consumer Goods, Retail, Manufacturing, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Healthcare