I am a skilled graphic designer and packaging professional with extensive experience in home textile products, branded packaging, and sustainable design concepts. I have worked with notable brands such as Martha Stewart and TJX Group, creating high-impact marketing and packaging solutions. My work involves collaborating closely with vendors and marketing teams, managing projects from concept to production, and consistently adapting to meet evolving client needs. Alongside my design career, I am currently gaining experience in the hospitality industry as an event server, focused on delivering excellent customer experiences and teamwork in fast-paced event environments. I bring customer-centric communication, adaptability, and problem-solving skills to every role and enjoy being part of collaborative teams that produce outstanding results.

Judy Palaferro

I am a skilled graphic designer and packaging professional with extensive experience in home textile products, branded packaging, and sustainable design concepts. I have worked with notable brands such as Martha Stewart and TJX Group, creating high-impact marketing and packaging solutions. My work involves collaborating closely with vendors and marketing teams, managing projects from concept to production, and consistently adapting to meet evolving client needs. Alongside my design career, I am currently gaining experience in the hospitality industry as an event server, focused on delivering excellent customer experiences and teamwork in fast-paced event environments. I bring customer-centric communication, adaptability, and problem-solving skills to every role and enjoy being part of collaborative teams that produce outstanding results.

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I am a skilled graphic designer and packaging professional with extensive experience in home textile products, branded packaging, and sustainable design concepts. I have worked with notable brands such as Martha Stewart and TJX Group, creating high-impact marketing and packaging solutions. My work involves collaborating closely with vendors and marketing teams, managing projects from concept to production, and consistently adapting to meet evolving client needs.

Alongside my design career, I am currently gaining experience in the hospitality industry as an event server, focused on delivering excellent customer experiences and teamwork in fast-paced event environments. I bring customer-centric communication, adaptability, and problem-solving skills to every role and enjoy being part of collaborative teams that produce outstanding results.

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Experience Level

Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate

Work Experience

Event Server at City Winery and others
September 1, 2023 - Present
Serve and organize events for high-profile brands and individuals in the hospitality industry. Focus on creating excellent customer experiences, managing tasks and projects requiring adaptability and problem solving, and fostering a strong teamwork environment.
Package Designer for Home Textile Products at Welspun USA, Creative Co Lab
August 31, 2023 - September 4, 2025
Executed package design for Martha Stewart brand product line for large retail. Developed and produced sustainable packaging concepts for the TJX Group. Collaborated on copywriting and marketing strategies. Created a package design wall presentation for Market Week that generated buzz and sales. Designed private label packaging.
Design Account Manager for Home Textile Products at Pem America Inc.
December 31, 2022 - September 4, 2025
Responsible for all aspects of package design for home textile orders. Increased company profits through customer-centric communication and high output. Collaborated with vendors to ensure production standards were met. Daily tasks included logo design, photo retouching, and photo styling. Managed design and production of licensed brands.
Textile Surface Artist at Hanes Corporation, Li and Fung USA
March 31, 2018 - September 4, 2025
Created digital and hand-drawn artwork based on seasonal trends for merchandising boards and garment samples. Developed quantitative and qualitative work collaboratively in a team environment, consistently meeting deadlines and adapting to changing directions.
Package Designer for Licensed Sports Products at Street Flyers, LLC
April 30, 2014 - September 4, 2025
Established working relationships with licensing accounts such as Sanrio, Mattel, and Hasbro. Designed surface art and package designs for skateboards and bikes, adhering to brand guidelines. Adapted packaging die lines to resolve product and production issues. Merchandised product lines based on current trends to optimize targeted selling.

Education

BFA Graphic Design at Tyler School of Art & Architecture
January 11, 2030 - September 4, 2025
Drawing, Art History and Design at Temple University Abroad Rome
January 11, 2030 - September 4, 2025

Qualifications

Google UX Design Professional Certificate
January 11, 2030 - September 4, 2025

Industry Experience

Retail, Consumer Goods, Travel & Hospitality, Manufacturing