I'm Caroline Mitchell, a Brand and Packaging Director with 15+ years of experience building consumer brands from the inside out. I progressed from designer to Global Packaging Director at Califia Farms, leading packaging strategy while staying closely involved in design execution. I focus on building strong brand systems and packaging that perform clearly and cohesively in real-world retail environments. My background spans campaign storytelling to retail shelf presence, with a collaborative approach across campaigns, retail programs, and experience design. I partner with internal teams and external agencies to craft cohesive brand experiences that translate to shelf impact and consumer connection.

Caroline Mitchell

I'm Caroline Mitchell, a Brand and Packaging Director with 15+ years of experience building consumer brands from the inside out. I progressed from designer to Global Packaging Director at Califia Farms, leading packaging strategy while staying closely involved in design execution. I focus on building strong brand systems and packaging that perform clearly and cohesively in real-world retail environments. My background spans campaign storytelling to retail shelf presence, with a collaborative approach across campaigns, retail programs, and experience design. I partner with internal teams and external agencies to craft cohesive brand experiences that translate to shelf impact and consumer connection.

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I’m Caroline Mitchell, a Brand and Packaging Director with 15+ years of experience building consumer brands from the inside out. I progressed from designer to Global Packaging Director at Califia Farms, leading packaging strategy while staying closely involved in design execution. I focus on building strong brand systems and packaging that perform clearly and cohesively in real-world retail environments.

My background spans campaign storytelling to retail shelf presence, with a collaborative approach across campaigns, retail programs, and experience design. I partner with internal teams and external agencies to craft cohesive brand experiences that translate to shelf impact and consumer connection.

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Work Experience

Global Packaging Director at Califia Farms
January 1, 2021 - Present
Lead global packaging strategy and direction across a portfolio that scaled to ~90 SKUs at peak; built scalable packaging systems supporting innovation, retailer programs, and club multipacks; directed external agencies and freelance design teams; oversaw international artwork adaptation and regulatory compliance; managed printer relationships, proofs, and virtual press checks.
Creative Marketing Design Director at Califia Farms
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2021
Led art direction across integrated campaigns spanning digital, retail, experiential, and e-commerce; managed in-house and freelance design teams during rapid growth; directed product launch campaigns across paid, social, email, Amazon, and web.
Senior Graphic Designer at Califia Farms
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2020
Reported directly to founder, partnering on brand and creative direction; led end-to-end campaign development from concept through production; designed across digital, retail, experiential, and e-commerce.
Freelance Graphic Designer at Califia Farms
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2018
One of two design creatives supporting founder during early growth, contributing to foundational brand systems and campaign creative.
Graphic Designer & Post-Production Assistant at Annie Leibovitz Studio
January 1, 2007 - December 31, 2010
Led post-production coordination and image editing workflows alongside a studio team, managed digital asset organization, file systems, and archival processes; contributed to on-set production and exhibitions; credited in 'Annie Leibovitz: At Work'.
Freelance Graphic Designer at West Elm
January 1, 2012 - December 31, 2014
Designed national and international catalog layouts and built complex layout systems; designed in-store signage, store launch materials, and specialty printed collateral.
Art Director & Graphic Designer at Pret-a-Surf Clothing
January 1, 2009 - December 31, 2015
Built brand and marketing creative from the ground up in direct partnership with founders.
Graphic Designer at Afreeman
January 1, 2013 - December 31, 2014
Identity systems and environmental graphics for cultural and architectural clients.
Graphic Designer & Photographer at Ann Taylor
January 1, 2009 - December 31, 2013
Designed 60-page retail 'store set' books and developed templated layout systems integrating photography and merchandising direction.
Design Intern at Teen Vogue
January 1, 2006 - December 31, 2007
Editorial layout production and print-ready book preparation within Condé Nast.

Education

Associate of Arts, Graphic Design at Parsons School of Design
January 11, 2030 - March 3, 2026
Bachelor of Arts, Mass Communication at Louisiana State University
January 11, 2030 - March 3, 2026
Associate of Arts, Graphic Design at Parsons School of Design
January 11, 2030 - March 3, 2026
Bachelor of Arts, Mass Communication at Louisiana State University
January 11, 2030 - March 3, 2026

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Industry Experience

Consumer Goods, Retail, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services