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I’m a packaging design and creative direction professional with a global skincare focus. I lead cross-functional teams of designers, photographers, and retouchers, driving AI-enhanced workflows to accelerate concepting and decision-making while delivering brand-right visuals on tight timelines. My work centers on turning briefs into compelling, production-ready assets that marry beauty, accuracy, and scalable manufacturing processes.
I translate creative direction into mood boards, concept comps, and detailed production plans, ensuring color accuracy, brand integrity, and efficient handoffs across marketing, product development, and supply chain. I thrive in collaborative environments and enjoy mentoring designers to grow our holistic, end-to-end design and production capability.
Experience Level
Expert
Expert
Expert
Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate
Language
English
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Intermediate
Work Experience
Packaging Design Manager at Clinique (Estée Lauder Companies, NYC Headquarters)
October 1, 2023 - September 27, 2025Led packaging design for global skincare launches; directed creative direction, artwork, supplier coordination, and quality checks; ensured recycling compliance and PCR goals; mentored 2–4 designers; translated Creative Director’s vision into moodboards and sell-in decks; produced production-ready art and packaging specs.
Design Manager at Syntax NYC
December 31, 2021 - September 27, 2025Managed 2D/3D design projects for beauty and fragrance CP G launches; coordinated cross-functional teams (Marketing, Product Development, Supply Chain) to streamline packaging creation, color proofs, and final artwork; delivered concept comps and finish options on tight timelines.
Design Assistant at Monarc NYC (Retouching House)
December 31, 2017 - September 27, 2025Supported design workflows for skincare packaging and imaging; prepared comps, color proofs, and supplier briefs; maintained library of assets and ensured brand consistency across projects.
Product Retoucher at Joshua Scott Photography, NYC
December 31, 2016 - September 27, 2025Produced retouched product imagery for skincare lines; created high-end 2D illustrations and asset sets used for marketing and in-house production; collaborated with photographers and art directors to ensure color accuracy and output reliability.
Photography Assistant & Retoucher at Joshua Scott Photography, NYC
December 31, 2015 - September 27, 2025Assisted on shoots, pre- and post-production retouching; organized workflows for skincare image libraries and delivered editorial-ready imagery under tight deadlines.
Packaging Design Manager at Global Skin Care
October 1, 2023 - September 27, 2025Led global skincare packaging design programs, managing a cross-functional team of 2–4 designers and coordinating with Marketing, Product Development, Supply Chain, and Legal to ensure brand integrity, compliance, and on-time delivery of launch-ready assets. Drove AI-assisted workflows to accelerate concepting, created mood boards and concept comps, and produced detailed art-working and production-ready outputs for global launches.
Design Manager at Syntax NYC (2D/3D Design Agency)
January 1, 2021 - September 27, 2025Led 2D/3D design projects for beauty and fragrance CP G; established design systems and workflows across global accounts; mentored 2–4 designers; collaborated with Marketing, Product Development, Supply Chain, and Legal to deliver brand-consistent packaging and assets.
Design Assistant / Retoucher at Monarc NYC (Retouching House)
January 1, 2017 - September 27, 2025Supported retouching for skincare campaigns, prepping assets, and coordinating with photographers and production teams to meet tight timelines.
Product Retoucher at Joshua Scott Photography NYC
January 1, 2016 - September 27, 2025Produced high-end product retouching for campaigns and editorial-use images; collaborated with photographer to achieve color accuracy and consistent aesthetics.
Photography Assistant and Retoucher at Joshua Scott Photography NYC
January 1, 2015 - September 27, 2025Assisted on shoots, set up lighting, and provided retouching and file prep for production pipelines across 2013-2015.
Education
Bachelor of Arts in Photography at Art Institute of Austin
January 1, 2010 - December 31, 20123D Modeling / Cinema 4D (non-credit class) at New York University, School of Professional Studies
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2015B.A. in Photography at Photography Art Institute of Austin
January 1, 2010 - December 31, 20123D Modeling / Cinema 4D (non-credit) at NYU School of Professional Studies
January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2015Qualifications
Industry Experience
Consumer Goods, Manufacturing, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Retail
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