I'm a creative, self-motivated leader with 16 years of experience in graphic design and project management, seeking to leverage a proven track record in the global consumer goods industry for remote work opportunities. I've led packaging design initiatives, brand style guides, and cross-functional teams across regions; I'm comfortable collaborating with vendors, managing tight deadlines, and delivering high-quality visuals that align with brand standards.

Julie Hoogewerff

I'm a creative, self-motivated leader with 16 years of experience in graphic design and project management, seeking to leverage a proven track record in the global consumer goods industry for remote work opportunities. I've led packaging design initiatives, brand style guides, and cross-functional teams across regions; I'm comfortable collaborating with vendors, managing tight deadlines, and delivering high-quality visuals that align with brand standards.

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I’m a creative, self-motivated leader with 16 years of experience in graphic design and project management, seeking to leverage a proven track record in the global consumer goods industry for remote work opportunities.

I’ve led packaging design initiatives, brand style guides, and cross-functional teams across regions; I’m comfortable collaborating with vendors, managing tight deadlines, and delivering high-quality visuals that align with brand standards.

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Work Experience

Production Designer at Target / Dahl Consulting
August 1, 2022 - Present
Packaging design for Target Owned Brands—from concept through handoff and production; includes softproofing and creating/style guide management for 50+ Owned Brands.
Packaging Designer at Walmart / iCreatives
February 1, 2022 - June 1, 2022
Packaging design and RFID implementation across WalMart brands including Mainstays, Ozark Trail, Holiday Time, Protegé.
Independent Freelance Design at Stay-at-home parent
October 1, 2014 - February 1, 2022
Layout and design for Presbyterian Manors of Mid-America monthly Community Matters newsletters; social media marketing for various clients using Canva; pre-press and file preparation of advertisements for town newspaper in Connecticut.
Global Graphics Packaging Manager at Stanley Black & Decker (Construction & Do-It-Yourself Division)
May 1, 2011 - October 1, 2014
Managed global new product launches, re-branding initiatives, and packaging productivity programs across Europe, Asia, and North America for consumer hand tools & storage products supporting $1B in annual revenues; oversaw workloads & priorities of Taiwan-based International Design Center Team of 8; full ownership for all graphics packaging for Stanley®, Black & Decker®, and DEWALT® brands; member of the Brand Council.
Graphics Packaging Manager at Stanley Black & Decker (Construction & Do-It-Yourself Division)
June 1, 2010 - May 1, 2011
Instituted and standardized a rebrand of Stanley® packaging to be used across all regions; created store-specific displays for large box retailers (Walmart, Home Depot, Lowe's); partnered with print vendors to ensure internal brand requirements and color standards were strictly upheld.
Graphic Design Manager at The Stanley Works (Hardware Division)
January 1, 2007 - June 1, 2010
Top-down management and execution of all packaging and design projects for the Stanley® and National Hardware® brands; led the rebranding initiative for carded packaging for over 2,000 products; updated & maintained packaging files, artwork, and logos for over 10,000 products; attended industry trade shows to stay current with market trends.
Production Graphic Designer at The Stanley Works (Hardware Division)
July 1, 2006 - December 1, 2006
Production support to the Senior Design Team in meeting deadlines for packaging and merchandising graphics; independently designed artwork and mock-ups for retail line reviews; recognized with pay raise and promotion to Graphic Design Manager.

Education

B.A. Visual Arts, Graphic Design Track at Eastern Connecticut State University
January 11, 2030 - May 1, 2005

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Industry Experience

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