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I’m a creative leader with 10+ years of agency experience in design, strategy, and team leadership. I’m dedicated to producing meaningful, results-driven work through collaboration and creative innovation. I translate strategic objectives into cohesive creative concepts, lead cross-functional teams, and deliver on-brand experiences across print, web, email, social, and events.…

Julie Lockwood

Creative Director, Art Director, Designer, +2

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I’m a creative leader with 10+ years of agency experience in design, strategy, and team leadership. I’m dedicated to producing meaningful, results-driven work through collaboration and creative innovation. I translate strategic objectives into cohesive creative concepts, lead cross-functional teams, and deliver on-brand experiences across print, web, email, social, and events.…

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I’m a creative leader with 10+ years of agency experience in design, strategy, and team leadership. I’m dedicated to producing meaningful, results-driven work through collaboration and creative innovation.

I translate strategic objectives into cohesive creative concepts, lead cross-functional teams, and deliver on-brand experiences across print, web, email, social, and events.

Skills

Experience Level

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Intermediate

Intermediate

Work Experience

Freelance Art Director & Designer at WorldStrides

September 1, 2025 - September 1, 2025

Co-led the rollout of the Higher Ed rebrand with the Creative Director, providing creative direction and design for marketing campaigns, presentations, and event materials; producing hundreds of assets across print, web, email, social, and event channels—ensuring brand consistency and delivering on time and under budget. Collaborated with internal marketing teams and stakeholders to translate strategic objectives into cohesive creative concepts and deliverables. Developed branded templates to streamline production. Supported both Higher Education and Domestic Group divisions with creative solutions tailored to diverse audiences.

Creative Director at Sussman Consultants (Sussman Creative)

January 1, 2025 - January 1, 2025

Provided creative direction and hands-on design for branding, graphic & web design, eCommerce, email, and marketing campaigns; ensured consistency and alignment with client objectives. Led and mentored internal team of 10 designers, developers, and managers. Built and maintained strong client, vendor, and agency relationships, serving as the primary point of contact to facilitate project updates and align expectations; presented directly to senior leadership, including company owners and C-suite executives. Conducted quarterly and end-of-year employee reviews, providing constructive feedback and promoting team growth. Prepared detailed proposals and briefs tailored to client needs; outlining project scope, timelines, budgets, and deliverables.

Freelance Art Director & Designer at Self-Employed

January 1, 2007 - November 13, 2025

Provide art direction and design across diverse industries, including nonprofit, education, and small business sectors, with clients such as Rutgers University, Princeton University, Arizona State University, and Centerfield Media. Lead branding, web design, marketing collateral, and social media projects from concept through production—collaborating with clients to ensure strategic alignment and cohesive visual storytelling. Oversee all stages of execution, including preparing print-ready files, coordinating vendor production, and managing multiple client projects to ensure on-time, high-quality results within budget.

Senior Web Designer at GSL Solutions

March 1, 2016 - March 1, 2016

Designed websites for the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives; created accessible, visually engaging designs tailored to meet the communication needs of our Congressional clients and their constituents. Designed and formatted e-newsletters, aligning with branding standards across platforms. Earned Congressional Management Foundation awards, including the Platinum Award for Senator Lisa Murkowski’s website.