Julie Finn is a designer, illustrator and animator. She graduated from Pratt Institute with a B.F.A. in Communications Design, and a concentration in Graphic Design. After college, she pursued branding design and digital illustration for major organizations such as Girl Scouts of USA, Warner Music Group, and McCann New York. Julie believes in the power of art for social change, and is passionate about making art accessible to everyone. When she is not designing, Julie loves to make funky earrings and take care of her vegetable plants that live on her balcony garden.

Julie Finn

Julie Finn is a designer, illustrator and animator. She graduated from Pratt Institute with a B.F.A. in Communications Design, and a concentration in Graphic Design. After college, she pursued branding design and digital illustration for major organizations such as Girl Scouts of USA, Warner Music Group, and McCann New York. Julie believes in the power of art for social change, and is passionate about making art accessible to everyone. When she is not designing, Julie loves to make funky earrings and take care of her vegetable plants that live on her balcony garden.

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Julie Finn is a designer, illustrator and animator. She graduated from Pratt Institute with a B.F.A. in Communications Design, and a concentration in Graphic Design. After college, she pursued branding design and digital illustration for major organizations such as Girl Scouts of USA, Warner Music Group, and McCann New York.

Julie believes in the power of art for social change, and is passionate about making art accessible to everyone. When she is not designing, Julie loves to make funky earrings and take care of her vegetable plants that live on her balcony garden.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Senior Designer, Creative Director, Illustrator & Animator at Julie Finn LLC
January 1, 2020 - Present
Lead designer for brand identity, marketing, and multi-channel campaign systems for clients across tech, entertainment, and consumer brands. Built and maintained brand identity systems, including logos, custom typography, color palettes, illustration libraries, and usage guidelines. Designed digital marketing campaigns, social content, email assets, landing pages, and OOH applications. Created 2D illustration systems, iconography, and motion graphics to strengthen brand storytelling. Developed custom typefaces and visual languages for emerging brands. Executed video editing and post-production GFX, including animated titles, transitions, and promotional content. Managed projects end-to-end, collaborating with founders, marketing teams, and cross-functional stakeholders to translate briefs into polished visual concepts. Oversaw freelancers and provided clear, diplomatic creative feedback to ensure consistency and quality.
Senior Designer & Animator at Dreams Media, Inc
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2020
Led full brand identity development for the YouTube show Tefi, including logo, typography, color system, illustration library, and brand guidelines. Designed and produced show graphics, merchandise, social marketing assets, and print collateral. Developed and animated opening/closing titles and motion sequences. Partnered with marketing and production teams to strategize launch campaigns and maintain brand consistency.
Designer on New Business at McCann
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2019
Lead on large infographic murals and designed custom branded multi-paged presentations for client pitches within short timelines. Supervised a junior designer and multiple freelancers, managing creative direction and overseeing project milestones.
Contract Designer & Animator at Girl Scouts of the USA
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2016
Led branding and design for '100th Cookie Anniversary' campaign, incorporating custom iconography, infographics, and animated digital content. Crafted promotional materials for the Digital Cookie App launch and built several additions to the GS icon / illustration library.

Education

Bachelor of Fine Arts - Communications Design at Pratt Institute
August 15, 2011 - May 15, 2015
Concentration in Graphic Design & Illustration
Erasmus Exchange at Bauhaus Universität
March 3, 2014 - August 31, 2014
Concentration in Typography and Graphic Design
BFA at Pratt Institute
January 11, 2030 - March 21, 2026
Exchange Program at Bauhaus University, Weimar
January 11, 2030 - March 21, 2026
Pre-College at School of Visual Arts
January 11, 2030 - March 21, 2026
Pre-College at Fashion Institute of Technology
January 11, 2030 - March 21, 2026

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Industry Experience

Non-Profit Organization, Media & Entertainment, Retail, Financial Services, Consumer Goods, Professional Services, Software & Internet