I'm a hands-on senior graphic designer with 10+ years of experience in branding, packaging and visual communication. I've led packaging development from concept to production for global brands including Disney and Alliance Pharmaceuticals, delivering retail campaigns and digital assets that drive results. A hands-on creative leader and team player, I collaborate across disciplines, combining strong communication with problem-solving skills and expertise in print production, licensing and consumer products. I've partnered with Disney's Global Creative Team and 50+ licensees to ensure brand integrity across categories, developing style guides and sustainable packaging solutions to elevate brand visibility and consumer trust.…

Yacov Gonen

I'm a hands-on senior graphic designer with 10+ years of experience in branding, packaging and visual communication. I've led packaging development from concept to production for global brands including Disney and Alliance Pharmaceuticals, delivering retail campaigns and digital assets that drive results. A hands-on creative leader and team player, I collaborate across disciplines, combining strong communication with problem-solving skills and expertise in print production, licensing and consumer products. I've partnered with Disney's Global Creative Team and 50+ licensees to ensure brand integrity across categories, developing style guides and sustainable packaging solutions to elevate brand visibility and consumer trust.…

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I’m a hands-on senior graphic designer with 10+ years of experience in branding, packaging and visual communication. I’ve led packaging development from concept to production for global brands including Disney and Alliance Pharmaceuticals, delivering retail campaigns and digital assets that drive results.

A hands-on creative leader and team player, I collaborate across disciplines, combining strong communication with problem-solving skills and expertise in print production, licensing and consumer products. I’ve partnered with Disney’s Global Creative Team and 50+ licensees to ensure brand integrity across categories, developing style guides and sustainable packaging solutions to elevate brand visibility and consumer trust.

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Language

English
Fluent
Hebrew (modern)
Fluent

Work Experience

Senior Graphic Designer (Contract) at Disney Consumer Products Licensing
November 1, 2021 - October 17, 2025
Led graphic design for licensing campaigns, packaging and promotional assets across Disney properties; collaborated with the global creative team and licensees to deliver retail and digital assets; produced 3D mockups and comps; guided packaging and brand development for Disney properties.
Graphic Designer at Onsen-ODI International
December 31, 2012 - October 17, 2025
Rebranded company identity and packaging, designed apparel, and created event/trade show marketing collateral.
Brand/Packaging Designer
December 31, 2009 - October 17, 2025
Rebranded company identity and packaging, designed apparel, and created event/trade show marketing collateral.
Senior Graphic Designer at Disney Consumer Products Licensing
November 30, 2021 - October 17, 2025
Led packaging development from concept to production for global brands including Disney; delivered retail campaigns and digital assets; collaborated with Disney's Global Creative Team and 50+ licensees to ensure brand integrity across toy categories; designed packaging and promotional assets for properties including Mickey and Toy Story; produced 3D mockups and comps; managed initiatives such as Disney Dough and Plush Division; developed style guides; reduced vendor costs; advanced sustainable packaging solutions.
Graphic Designer at ON SEN-ODI International
December 31, 2012 - October 17, 2025
Rebranded company identity and packaging, designed apparel, and created event/trade show marketing collateral.
Graphic Designer at Chatsworth, CA
December 31, 2009 - October 17, 2025
Supported packaging design, print production, and global coordination with manufacturers in China; led brand expansion from startup to Costco, Walmart, Walgreens; contributed to a $110M acquisition.
Senior Graphic Designer
May 2, 2024 - October 17, 2025
Built brand identity including packaging, labels, and product visuals; designed social media campaigns and marketing assets; delivered retail campaigns and digital assets.

Education

Bachelor of Arts in Visual & Graphic Design at Shenkar College of Engineering, Design, and Art
January 11, 2030 - October 17, 2025
Bachelor of Arts in Visual & Graphic Design at Shenkar College of Engineering, Design, and Art
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2026

Qualifications

Moonbeam Award
January 11, 2030 - October 17, 2025
California State Senate Recognition
January 11, 2030 - October 17, 2025
Moonbeam Award
January 11, 2030 - October 17, 2025
California State Senate Recognition (Sustainability-focused children’s book)
January 11, 2030 - October 17, 2025

Industry Experience

Retail, Manufacturing, Media & Entertainment, Consumer Goods, Professional Services, Other
    uniE621 The Super Sustainables - A Musical Book
    The Super Sustainables - Musical Book Co-author and creative director of The Super Sustainables musical book for children, inspired by climate change and designed to create a fun way for young readers to learn about sustainability practices in order to save the earth The Super Sustainables heros provide positive examples and guidance for today’s children so that they grow up to be more sustainability-minded and resource-smart. The idea is to revolutionize the way children learn about sustainability, by making it as fun and entertaining as possible. https://www.twine.net/signin…
    uniE621 ONSEN Natural Skincare
    ONSEN Natural Skincare 100% hot spring mineral infused products for your wellness taking directly the years old secrets of Japanese hot springs Onsen is not just a product; it’s an experience. When you hold an Onsen product, you’re not just looking at another cosmetic product. You possess the ancient secrets of sacred Japanese Onsens (hot springs) - their calming benefits, the healing philosophy, a natural lifestyle - all in the palm of your hand. https://www.twine.net/signin…
    uniE621 SURA ROYAL HONEY
    The brand was designed to look luxury, expensive, and premium while maintaining the naturalness and purity of the product. https://www.twine.net/signin…
    uniE621 FOLKS-Coffee Brand
    Freelance project to create a coffee brand for FOLKS COFFEE + MORE. FOLKS COFFEE + MORE - A Colombian coffee blend that caters to coffee lovers My goal was to make the logo look vintage and use the + symbol in the name as a graphic element. It shows different types of coffee blends through color change https://www.twine.net/signin…
    uniE621 SUBJEKT - THE POWER OF SOUND!
    Creating immersive experiences out of this world is what we do at Subjekt. Overall, the logo captures the brand concept of headphones inspired by the highest quality sound, "out-of-this-world". I created an alien icon with a futuristic and playful design. The alien icon is solid, clean and wearing headphones emphasizes a unique and exciting audio experience. https://www.twine.net/signin…
    uniE621 Amberen Supplements, a national women’s health brand
    Amberen is an innovation brand in menopause care Amberen is a menopause brand that helps women embrace the changes in their bodies during every stage of menopause My main concept for this brand is relief. I expressed this feeling with the use of flower movements as my graphic elements on the packaging and creative formats. https://www.twine.net/signin…