I’m a graphic designer specializing in print and brand communications, with experience across literature, logos, packaging, trade show materials, and infographics. I’ve also contributed to Amazon A+ pages, web banners, and blog imagery, and I can help plan photoshoots—from models and wardrobe to lighting and camera angles. When needed, I can write headlines and edit copy as well. For 18 years I worked with Ergotron, collaborating remotely with teams in Europe and Asia and coordinating multilingual adaptations (Dutch, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Swedish, Chinese, and Japanese). Before Ergotron I was Art Director at Conklin Company for over a decade, and earlier I freelanced for Minneapolis agencies and served as lead illustrator for Wells Fargo’s Norwest ads. Early in my career I helped design Aveda’s first product packaging and logo, working with Horst Rechelbacher.

Denise Luther

I’m a graphic designer specializing in print and brand communications, with experience across literature, logos, packaging, trade show materials, and infographics. I’ve also contributed to Amazon A+ pages, web banners, and blog imagery, and I can help plan photoshoots—from models and wardrobe to lighting and camera angles. When needed, I can write headlines and edit copy as well. For 18 years I worked with Ergotron, collaborating remotely with teams in Europe and Asia and coordinating multilingual adaptations (Dutch, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Swedish, Chinese, and Japanese). Before Ergotron I was Art Director at Conklin Company for over a decade, and earlier I freelanced for Minneapolis agencies and served as lead illustrator for Wells Fargo’s Norwest ads. Early in my career I helped design Aveda’s first product packaging and logo, working with Horst Rechelbacher.

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I’m a graphic designer specializing in print and brand communications, with experience across literature, logos, packaging, trade show materials, and infographics. I’ve also contributed to Amazon A+ pages, web banners, and blog imagery, and I can help plan photoshoots—from models and wardrobe to lighting and camera angles. When needed, I can write headlines and edit copy as well.

For 18 years I worked with Ergotron, collaborating remotely with teams in Europe and Asia and coordinating multilingual adaptations (Dutch, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Swedish, Chinese, and Japanese). Before Ergotron I was Art Director at Conklin Company for over a decade, and earlier I freelanced for Minneapolis agencies and served as lead illustrator for Wells Fargo’s Norwest ads. Early in my career I helped design Aveda’s first product packaging and logo, working with Horst Rechelbacher.

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Language

Dutch
Intermediate
French
Intermediate
German
Intermediate
Italian
Intermediate
Spanish; Castilian
Intermediate
Swedish
Intermediate
Chinese
Intermediate
Japanese
Intermediate

Work Experience

Graphic Design Manager at Ergotron
September 1, 2019 - January 1, 2023
Led brand tweaks and the rebrand; coordinated documentation across languages and directed photoshoots.
Senior Graphic Designer at Ergotron
November 1, 2004 - September 1, 2019
Provided global print and web design for ergonomic display mounting solutions and medical carts; collaborated with marketing to promote products.
Art Director at Conklin Company Inc.
August 1, 1994 - November 1, 2004
Oversaw graphic design and illustration for seven product divisions; managed external designers and photographers; produced a 20-page bimonthly publication, packaging, catalogs, national ads, sell sheets, brochures, mail pieces, and trade show displays.
Freelance Graphic Designer at Self Employed Denise Luther
January 1, 1986 - January 1, 1994
Served clients including Conklin, Wells Fargo (Norwest), Honeywell, Smart Set, Design Guys, and Minnesota Monthly; led Norwest Ad Shop illustration and contributed to nationwide local ads; participated in a competition leading to in-house ad contracts.
Graphic Designer at Merit Printing
January 1, 1984 - January 1, 1986
Production artist and designer for a Minneapolis commercial printer.
Graphic Designer at WordWeavers Inc.
January 1, 1981 - January 1, 1984
Cooperative studio member focused on nonprofit clients including Northern Sun Alliance, YWCA and WAMM.
Graphic Designer at Dromenon Design
January 1, 1978 - January 1, 1981
Designed and illustrated the first Aveda hair care product packaging and drew the Aveda logo.

Education

MCAD at Minnesota College of Art and Design
January 11, 2030 - December 18, 2025
Ceramic sculpture classes at Santa Fe Clay
January 1, 2006 - January 1, 2010
Software classes (Quark, Photoshop, Illustrator, Dreamweaver, Acrobat) at Science Museum of Minnesota
January 1, 1998 - January 1, 2002
Non-degree art studies at University of Minnesota
January 1, 1975 - January 1, 1977

Qualifications

Harry C. Sweeney Innovation Award - Ergotron
January 1, 2006 - December 18, 2025
Gold Ink Awards - two pewter awards (honorable mention) - Publishing Executive and Printing Impressions magazines
January 1, 2006 - December 18, 2025
Crystal Clarion award - Association for Women in Communications
January 1, 2001 - December 18, 2025
Crystal Clarion honorable mention - Association for Women in Communications
January 1, 1998 - December 18, 2025

Industry Experience

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