Hi there! I’m Lauren, a graphic designer and surface pattern designer. My passion is making beautiful prints and patterns that inspire joy. I also have decades of experience in retail and e-commerce, including merchandising, marketing, asset creation and team management.

Lauren Beeks

Hi there! I’m Lauren, a graphic designer and surface pattern designer. My passion is making beautiful prints and patterns that inspire joy. I also have decades of experience in retail and e-commerce, including merchandising, marketing, asset creation and team management.

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Hi there! I’m Lauren, a graphic designer and surface pattern designer. My passion is making beautiful prints and patterns that inspire joy. I also have decades of experience in retail and e-commerce, including merchandising, marketing, asset creation and team management.

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Work Experience

Creative Director at ForYourParty.com
October 1, 2016 - May 1, 2025
Created diverse design and marketing assets, supported customer orders and artwork refinements, and produced graphics for product lines and marketing collateral. Oversaw design, marketing collateral, and product development produced by a creative team, including emails, social media, paid ads, and affiliate outreach. Improved internal processes to create more efficient creative and production workflows. In leadership, managed cross-functional collaboration across ownership, wholesale division, and production teams; supervised a team of 6 marketing professionals and 12 designers to fulfill creative needs and ensure alignment with company vision and culture. Launched 5 additional sales channels with oversight of product curation, specialized packaging and collateral, retouching, and mock-ups for creative assets, and planned/directed product photo shoots for e-commerce, lifestyle, and editorial content.
Graphic Designer and Marketing Assistant at Helen Plum Library
April 1, 2013 - April 1, 2015
Created visual collateral for library departments including posters, flyers, bookmarks, and display support while adhering to brand standards. Produced emails, videos, and social media posts. Assisted with additional marketing duties including event planning, community outreach, and event production as requested.
Store Manager at Paper Source
February 1, 2007 - December 1, 2011
Trained and managed teams (up to 10 employees), handling schedules, labor budgets, and KPI metrics to meet or exceed expectations. Maintained visual standards for product merchandising, internal visual collateral, and window displays. Scheduled and staffed in-store workshops and events such as bookbinding, paper flower making, and rubber stamping. Supported openings and training for new stores.

Education

Bachelors of Art, Fine Arts at Elmhurst University
January 11, 2030 - May 1, 2003

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Retail, Education, Consumer Goods, Media & Entertainment, Wholesale & Distribution