Hi, I’m Laura Strauss, an award-winning graphic designer focused on branding solutions across digital and print media. I create engaging marketing materials that boost brand visibility and user engagement, while collaborating with cross-functional teams to maintain design consistency and strategic alignment. I enjoy translating complex ideas into visually compelling assets that elevate customer experience and strengthen brand recognition. I thrive in fast-paced environments and am proficient in Adobe Creative Cloud and print production workflows. My approach blends visual storytelling with practical execution, ensuring high-quality outputs that meet deadlines and resonate with target audiences.

Laura Strauss

Hi, I’m Laura Strauss, an award-winning graphic designer focused on branding solutions across digital and print media. I create engaging marketing materials that boost brand visibility and user engagement, while collaborating with cross-functional teams to maintain design consistency and strategic alignment. I enjoy translating complex ideas into visually compelling assets that elevate customer experience and strengthen brand recognition. I thrive in fast-paced environments and am proficient in Adobe Creative Cloud and print production workflows. My approach blends visual storytelling with practical execution, ensuring high-quality outputs that meet deadlines and resonate with target audiences.

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Hi, I’m Laura Strauss, an award-winning graphic designer focused on branding solutions across digital and print media. I create engaging marketing materials that boost brand visibility and user engagement, while collaborating with cross-functional teams to maintain design consistency and strategic alignment. I enjoy translating complex ideas into visually compelling assets that elevate customer experience and strengthen brand recognition.

I thrive in fast-paced environments and am proficient in Adobe Creative Cloud and print production workflows. My approach blends visual storytelling with practical execution, ensuring high-quality outputs that meet deadlines and resonate with target audiences.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Visual Designer at MathWorks
October 1, 2023 - December 1, 2025
Collaborated with the Corporate Communications and Branding team to create strategic and brand-focused design solutions for digital and print projects, including a 45-page Climate Action Report recognized by Graphic Design USA. Created visually engaging images to support the Internal Communications team.
Marketing Designer at Curriculum Associates
February 1, 2023 - August 1, 2023
Supported Marketing with brand-specific, compelling print and related digital projects to engage educators, including designing brochures, flyers, event graphics and web images.
Graphic Designer at Ajinomoto Cambrooke
June 1, 2022 - January 1, 2023
Developed and executed package labels, sell sheets, inserts and social media posts that supported multiple product lines’ brand standards.
Graphic Designer at Helen of Troy
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2022
Developed and executed creative concepts for packaging, logos, owner’s manuals and infographics for national brands, maintaining brand standards. Worked collaboratively with other creatives and project managers. Experience with complex files for printing and management of files.
Graphic Designer at Craft Worldwide (on site at Staples Corporate Office)
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2018
Lead designer on a variety of business-to-business and business-to-consumer projects including direct mail, sell sheets, emails, banners, catalogs and more delivering high-quality work on time and on strategy.
Graphic Designer at Staples
October 20, 2014 - July 15, 2016
Lead designer from concept to completion on high-visibility, sales-driving projects including social media, direct mail, sell sheets, brochures, posters, catalogs, Power Point and email templates. Teamed-up with project managers, copywriters, photographers and stylists to ensure creative excellence was delivered on strategy and to strengthen the Staples brand.
Graphic Designer at Craft Worldwide (acquired Staples in-house agency)
July 1, 2016 - May 1, 2018
Lead designer for diverse B2B and B2C projects, including direct mail, sell sheets, emails and banners. Coordinated with writers, designers, and marketing partners to achieve communication goals while upholding brand standards. Managed multiple projects under tight deadlines to ensure timely delivery of high-quality designs.

Education

Bachelor of Fine Arts, Graphic Design at Boston University
January 11, 2030 - February 4, 2026
Bachelor of Fine Arts, Graphic Design at Boston University
January 11, 2030 - May 20, 2026

Qualifications

UX Design Certification
January 1, 2015 - February 4, 2026

Industry Experience

Consumer Goods, Education, Retail, Media & Entertainment, Software & Internet, Professional Services
    paper MathWorks Climate Action Report

    Designed a 43-page report in collaboration with another designer. Recognized by Graphic Design:USA.