Hi, I’m Julian Van Houzen, a multidisciplinary graphic designer with experience across legal, real estate, and consumer goods industries. I specialize in transforming complex information into clear, functional, and visually cohesive materials, and I’m passionate about usability, consistency, and scalable design systems. I enjoy leading creative projects end-to-end, collaborating with cross-functional teams and external partners to balance design, production, and business needs. I focus on delivering cohesive brand experiences across digital and print, and I’m always looking for ways to optimize processes and elevate the end user experience.

Julian Van Houzen

Hi, I’m Julian Van Houzen, a multidisciplinary graphic designer with experience across legal, real estate, and consumer goods industries. I specialize in transforming complex information into clear, functional, and visually cohesive materials, and I’m passionate about usability, consistency, and scalable design systems. I enjoy leading creative projects end-to-end, collaborating with cross-functional teams and external partners to balance design, production, and business needs. I focus on delivering cohesive brand experiences across digital and print, and I’m always looking for ways to optimize processes and elevate the end user experience.

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Hi, I’m Julian Van Houzen, a multidisciplinary graphic designer with experience across legal, real estate, and consumer goods industries. I specialize in transforming complex information into clear, functional, and visually cohesive materials, and I’m passionate about usability, consistency, and scalable design systems.

I enjoy leading creative projects end-to-end, collaborating with cross-functional teams and external partners to balance design, production, and business needs. I focus on delivering cohesive brand experiences across digital and print, and I’m always looking for ways to optimize processes and elevate the end user experience.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

AI Trainer at Handshake AI
November 1, 2025 - Present
Create and refine prompts, responses, and datasets to improve AI model performance; evaluate AI-generated outputs for accuracy, clarity, and usefulness; identify errors, biases, or inconsistencies and provide structured feedback; perform data labeling, categorization, and annotation; collaborate with project guidelines and quality standards to ensure consistent, high-quality contributions.
Graphic Designer at Cain Studios
January 1, 2022 - Present
Led end-to-end design for cut-and-sew apparel, jewelry, and home goods; sourced and managed international manufacturers (China, India, Pakistan); coordinated sampling, revisions, and production timelines; acted as primary liaison throughout production, maintaining long-term vendor relationships and resolving production, quality, and logistics issues; managed cross-functional responsibilities including production planning, cost considerations, and international logistics; designed digital and print marketing assets for magazines, campaigns, and social media to ensure cohesive brand identity.
Property Manager at Captains Lakefront Rentals
March 1, 2020 - Present
Manage and approve all booking requests across platforms including Airbnb, Vrbo, and recurring private renters; source and secure new renters; primary point of contact for guest communications; coordinate property maintenance and supply purchases; oversee day-to-day operations and turnovers to maintain guest-ready properties.
Graphic Designer at Michigan Supreme Court
July 1, 2023 - December 1, 2024
Converted legacy court forms into fully fillable, ADA-compliant digital documents; standardized layout, typography, font sizing, and character limits; repaired and optimized PDFs for usability and long-term maintainability; designed form fields to support automated data extraction and AI-driven data collection; collaborated to modernize court documentation while preserving legal accuracy and institutional style.
Graphic Designer/Marketing at Colliers
April 1, 2019 - June 1, 2022
Led creative development of print and digital marketing assets for commercial investment properties; curated and optimized property photography; partnered with the marketing manager to translate business objectives into cohesive design strategies; designed investor- and lender-facing pitch decks; streamlined internal marketing documents and presentation materials to improve clarity and cross-team communication.
Graphic Designer at RE/MAX Showcase Homes
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2019
Developed branded headers, footers, and templates for in-house literature; designed and formatted company-wide email communications and marketing collateral; produced and edited video content for internal seminars and training; advised agents on website design and social media strategy; created high-visibility advertisements for billboards, bus placements, and print publications.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Art/Graphic Design at Southern New Hampshire University
September 1, 2014 - June 1, 2019

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Real Estate & Construction, Retail, Manufacturing