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I’m a packaging-focused graphic designer with over a decade of experience shaping brand identities across food and non-food categories. I thrive on translating regulatory requirements into clean, compelling packaging designs that drive category growth.
My approach blends collaborative leadership, hands-on design, and meticulous attention to detail to deliver cohesive brand experiences across packaging, print, and digital media.
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Work Experience
Graphic Designer at Lidl US
November 1, 2020 - August 1, 2025Led in-house packaging design and brand guideline development for 40+ international Lidl brands, ensuring FDA compliance for US packaging. Designed creative packaging layouts for a branded subrange, supervising an in-house design team to extend product lines while maintaining cohesive brand identity. Presented color solutions for corrugated shelf-ready packaging across 188 Lidl US stores and mentored two junior designers, delivering Adobe training and high-end Photoshop retouching to streamline workflow. Collaborated with cross-functional teams to guide outside agencies and uphold brand consistency. Adapted to shelf and regulatory constraints to ensure accurate packaging information.
Graphic Designer (Contractor) at SparksGroup (for Lidl US)
November 1, 2017 - November 1, 2020Conceptualized and adapted Lidl products to meet FDA US packaging requirements. Established US-based brand guidelines for domestic and international Lidl branches. Optimized final and creative assets for transfer to production/printing agencies. Performed extensive photo retouching, manipulation, and compositing for product extensions. Created a structured project filing system to improve efficiency and consistency. Revised Lidl logos and sizing for domestic and international use and managed corrugated shelf-ready packaging artwork and file releases to printers. Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects with rapid revisions under tight deadlines.
Production Artist / Graphic Designer at Andon Guenther Design
March 1, 2015 - July 1, 2017Designed and executed product layouts across print and digital assets. Collaborated with clients to develop layouts for new subranges following established brand guidelines. Prepared packaging layouts for printing on a variety of substrates, including large-format applications for trade shows. Performed consistent food photography retouching and contributed texture assets to aid in 3D modeling for product displays and Point-of-Purchase presentations.
Education
Bachelor of Fine Arts at Rocky Mountain College of Art and Design
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2013Qualifications
Industry Experience
Retail, Manufacturing, Consumer Goods, Professional Services, Media & Entertainment
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