I'm Arthur Burlingame, a senior graphic designer specializing in packaging and branding for consumer goods. With 15+ years collaborating with marquee brands like Mars, Hasbro, Marvel Comics, CBS, and the New York Islanders, I bring full-cycle design from concept through print production, delivering high-impact identities and shelf-ready visuals. I excel at blending traditional craft with digital tools, including Adobe Creative Suite and Blender 3D, to create photorealistic packaging renders and cross-platform assets. I thrive in fast-paced agency and remote environments, guiding cross-functional teams from brief to final production while maintaining brand guidelines and producing scalable visual systems.

Arthur Burlingame

I'm Arthur Burlingame, a senior graphic designer specializing in packaging and branding for consumer goods. With 15+ years collaborating with marquee brands like Mars, Hasbro, Marvel Comics, CBS, and the New York Islanders, I bring full-cycle design from concept through print production, delivering high-impact identities and shelf-ready visuals. I excel at blending traditional craft with digital tools, including Adobe Creative Suite and Blender 3D, to create photorealistic packaging renders and cross-platform assets. I thrive in fast-paced agency and remote environments, guiding cross-functional teams from brief to final production while maintaining brand guidelines and producing scalable visual systems.

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I’m Arthur Burlingame, a senior graphic designer specializing in packaging and branding for consumer goods. With 15+ years collaborating with marquee brands like Mars, Hasbro, Marvel Comics, CBS, and the New York Islanders, I bring full-cycle design from concept through print production, delivering high-impact identities and shelf-ready visuals.

I excel at blending traditional craft with digital tools, including Adobe Creative Suite and Blender 3D, to create photorealistic packaging renders and cross-platform assets. I thrive in fast-paced agency and remote environments, guiding cross-functional teams from brief to final production while maintaining brand guidelines and producing scalable visual systems.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Freelance Graphic Designer at A. Burlingame Design
October 1, 2024 - September 24, 2025
Develop packaging that attracts buyers, digital signage that engages audiences, and brand assets that strengthen recognition across global markets. Create logos, typography, and visual systems that align with client’s vision while supporting business goals. Transform client input into polished, market-ready designs for email campaigns, catalogs, and multi-channel marketing materials. Notable projects include branding and packaging design for Golden Fluff Foods' Potato Crisps, Whole Grain Animal Crackers, Corn Chips, and Nom Nomz Mini Graham Crackers, and cross-platform visual systems for the New York Islanders in adherence to their seasonal brand style guide.
Senior Designer | Art Director at Fractured Pixels
March 1, 2020 - September 24, 2025
Lead creative projects from concept to completion for a diverse client base, coordinating internal and external teams to deliver multi-channel marketing materials. Apply market research and trend insights to develop commercially viable brand concepts. Oversee timelines and budgets to ensure quality and cost-effectiveness. Conduct detailed quality checks to ensure brand standards, content strategies, and color accuracy. Highlights include art directing and designing the Hasbro BotBots style guide and related assets, overseeing layout and production for the M&M Mars Character Guide, and developing book covers for Sterling Publishing.
Senior Designer at Mada Design
August 1, 2012 - September 24, 2025
Cross-functional team leadership for design and production at NYC-based agency. Gathered requirements from art directors and stakeholders to ensure alignment with goals, collaborating across internal and client teams to inspire innovative concepts. Led full project lifecycles for brand and marketing assets, including style guides for CBS Consumer Products and media guides for video games such as Metro: Last Light, WWE13, Saints Row, and Darksiders 2 with THQ.
Freelance Graphic Designer at A. Burlingame Design
October 1, 2024 - September 24, 2025
Develop packaging that attracts buyers, digital signage that engages audiences, and brand assets that strengthen recognition across global markets. Create logos, typography, and visual systems that align with client’s vision while supporting business goals. Transform client input into polished, market-ready designs for email campaigns, catalogs, and multi-channel marketing materials. Collaborated with Golden Fluff Foods for branding and packaging design for Potato Crisps, Whole Grain Animal Crackers, Corn Chips, and Nom Nomz Mini Graham Crackers, among other products. Contracted with the New York Islanders NHL team to design cross-platform visual systems in adherence to their seasonal brand style guide.
Senior Designer | Art Director at FRACTURED PIXELS
March 1, 2020 - September 24, 2025
Lead creative projects from concept to completion for a diverse client base, collaborating with internal and external teams to deliver multi-channel marketing materials. Apply market research and trend insights to develop commercially viable brand concepts. Oversee timelines and budgets to keep projects on track and cost-effective. Art directed and designed style guide and related assets (such as badges, patterns, and product applications) for Hasbro BotBots, as well as oversaw layout and production. Oversaw design and layout of M&M Mars Character Guide. Developed designs and typography for special edition book covers with Sterling Publishing.
Senior Designer at MADA DESIGN
August 1, 2012 - September 24, 2025
Cross-functional team leader for design and production at NYC-based advertising and design agency. Gathered requirements from Art Directors and other stakeholders to ensure alignment of projects with goals. Collaborated across internal and client teams to inspire innovative design concepts. Shaped design process for agency that encompassed trend boards to communicate concept for brand and marketing visual design via layout, color scheme, and typography examples. Led full project lifecycle for design of assets, style guides for CBS Consumer Products and media guides for video games, such as Metro: Last Light, WWE13, Saints Row, and Darksiders 2 with THQ.
Freelance Graphic Designer at A. Burlingame Design
March 1, 2020 - Present
Develop packaging and branding for CPG clients, transforming concepts into market-ready designs while managing remote workflows and budgets efficiently. Designed branding and packaging for Golden Fluff Foods' snack lines (Potato Crisps, Whole Grain Animal Crackers, Corn Chips, Nom Nomz Mini Graham Crackers), enhancing shelf appeal and aligning with consumer trends for improved product visibility. Created cross-platform visual systems for the New York Islanders NHL team, adhering to seasonal style guides and delivering assets that supported multi-channel campaigns. Produced logos, typography, and marketing materials (email, catalogs) for various clients, completing projects on time and contributing to stronger brand recognition.
Senior Designer | Art Director at Fractured Pixels
August 1, 2012 - March 1, 2020
Directed multi-channel design projects for diverse clients, applying market research to ensure cost-effective, brand-compliant deliverables. Art directed style guides and assets (badges, patterns, applications) for Hasbro BotBots, supporting successful product launches with cohesive visuals. Oversaw layout and production of M&M Mars Character Guide, incorporating precise typography and color to meet licensing requirements. Developed custom designs for special edition book covers with Sterling Publishing, improving visual storytelling and market positioning.
Senior Designer at Mada Design
May 1, 2004 - August 1, 2012
Led agency teams in creating innovative designs, aligning with stakeholder goals through trend-driven processes. Managed full lifecycle for assets and style guides for CBS Consumer Products, including media guides for video games (Metro: Last Light, WWE13, Saints Row, Darksiders 2 with THQ), ensuring on-budget delivery. Established design processes using trend boards for layout, color, and typography, boosting team efficiency and client satisfaction.

Education

Associate of Applied Arts in Visual Communications at The Art Institute of Seattle
January 11, 2030 - September 24, 2025
Associate of Applied Arts in Visual Communications at The Art Institute of Seattle
January 11, 2030 - September 24, 2025
Associate of Applied Arts in Visual Communications at The Art Institute of Seattle
January 11, 2030 - March 10, 2026
Associate of Applied Arts in Visual Communications at The Art Institute of Seattle
January 11, 2030 - March 24, 2026

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

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