Rebecca Loechler

Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Print & Packaging Designer at FreshCut Paper
May 25, 2025 - September 8, 2025
Sole graphic designer on a multi-disciplinary product team for eco-friendly pop-up cards and paper flower bouquets. Responsibilities included digital PR content (product placements in Forbes, Real Simple, NBC), packaging & print production optimization, 3D display graphics and dielines, and B2B/B2C content creation including technical illustrations, catalog design, tradeshow collateral, photography & retouching, and fabrication/prototyping for print & display.
Director of Youth Education at The Makery
December 1, 2021 - September 8, 2025
Led curriculum and project development, managed instructors, designed marketing/educational materials, and oversaw events. Built programs that merged art/design with technology and ensured inclusive, universally appealing programming; coordinated with parents and staff and supervised instructors and interns; taught programming up to seven days a week.
Graphic Design Specialist at Creative Re/Frame
July 23, 2023 - Present
Freelance role focusing on print & digital marketing, brand-aligned asset creation, website content updates, icon redesign, and presentation/template design reflecting brand identity.
Studio Design Intern at RMS International
August 1, 2023 - September 8, 2025
Fulfilling packaging & product orders; updated production templates for B2B needs; led development of a new product including 3D product engineering, prototyping, original product illustration, technical illustration and instructional design; created style guides and sales presentations for proposals.
Contributing Member at Paper Artist Collective
June 1, 2015 - Present
Global community of paper artists; participated in group exhibitions and brand collaborations (e.g., PAC Global: Excel Blades; Color Challenge; Arctic Paper; Wigston Paper; ErgoKiwi; World Ocean Day).
Lead Teacher at PSED
June 1, 2019 - September 8, 2025
Developed classroom management systems; created developmentally appropriate curricula for STEM and art; implemented behavior charts to address challenging behaviors; budget management; parental communication.
Artistic Collaborator at Gulnara Niaz Photography
February 16, 2016 - September 8, 2025
Collaborated on TEDx-related shoots; designed environmental backdrops, hand-cut paper props, and body art for models.
Print & Packaging Designer at FreshCut Paper
May 1, 2025 - September 8, 2025
Sole graphic designer on a multi-disciplinary product team. Led print and packaging design, optimized mass-production production files, created 3D display graphics and dielines for retail placement, and produced polished B2B/B2C content including technical illustrations, catalogs, direct mailers, tradeshow collateral, photography, and display prototyping. Drove PR digital Gift Guides with broad product placements (Forbes, Real Simple, NBC) and secured prime retail visibility (e.g., PETCO).
Director of Youth Education at The Makery
December 1, 2021 - September 8, 2025
Developed multi-disciplinary curriculum integrating laser cutting, 3D printing, woodworking, electronics, and traditional art/design. Managed communications with parents and coordinated instructors, designed readable educational materials, and created space/event design for inclusive programming and corporate events. Led instructor recruitment/training and oversaw program delivery.
Graphic Design Specialist at Creative Re/Frame
July 1, 2023 - Present
Freelance role focused on brand-aligned print and digital marketing assets, website content updates, icon/illustration work, and template/presentation design to maintain visual consistency across channels.
Studio Design Intern at RMS International
August 1, 2023 - September 8, 2025
Fulfills packaging and product orders, updates production templates and files for B2B needs, led development of a new product from concept to 3D engineering, prototyping, and technical illustration, and created sales-ready style guides and presentations.
Contributing Member at Paper Artist Collective
June 1, 2015 - Present
Active member of a global paper artist community; participated in group exhibitions and brand/commercial collaborations with PAC Global partners.
Lead Teacher at PSED
June 1, 2019 - September 8, 2025
Led classrooms (k-2) with developmentally appropriate STEM and art curricula; designed behavior charts, managed activity budgeting, and maintained parent communications to support inclusive, confidence-building programs.
Artistic Collaborator at Gulnara Niaz Photography
February 1, 2016 - September 8, 2025
Collaborated on creative photoshoots; contributed environmental design (backdrops), prop design and hand-cut paper props, and body art for shoots.

Education

BFA in Graphic Design at University of Massachusetts, Lowell
January 11, 2030 - September 8, 2025
Arts in Medicine Certificate at University of Florida, Gainesville
January 11, 2030 - September 8, 2025
BFA in Graphic Design at University of Massachusetts, Lowell
January 11, 2030 - September 8, 2025
Minor in Marketing at University of Massachusetts, Lowell
January 11, 2030 - September 8, 2025
Arts in Medicine Certificate at University of Florida, Gainesville
January 11, 2030 - September 8, 2025

Qualifications

BFA in Graphic Design
January 11, 2030 - September 8, 2025
Minor in Marketing
January 11, 2030 - September 8, 2025
Arts in Medicine Certificate
January 11, 2030 - September 8, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services, Manufacturing, Retail