Hi, I’m Les Bildner, a senior graphic and packaging designer with extensive experience across mass-market retail, boutique agencies, embedded corporate teams, and in-house product environments. I specialize in transforming brand concepts into production-ready packaging, print materials, and e-commerce visuals, using Adobe Creative Cloud, 3D visualization, and AI-assisted workflows to speed concept-to-production timelines. I’m known for collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams and remote partners, maintaining brand integrity while delivering high-volume SKUs on tight deadlines. I thrive in fast-paced environments and enjoy translating complex briefs into clear, scalable design systems.

Les Bildner

Hi, I’m Les Bildner, a senior graphic and packaging designer with extensive experience across mass-market retail, boutique agencies, embedded corporate teams, and in-house product environments. I specialize in transforming brand concepts into production-ready packaging, print materials, and e-commerce visuals, using Adobe Creative Cloud, 3D visualization, and AI-assisted workflows to speed concept-to-production timelines. I’m known for collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams and remote partners, maintaining brand integrity while delivering high-volume SKUs on tight deadlines. I thrive in fast-paced environments and enjoy translating complex briefs into clear, scalable design systems.

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Hi, I’m Les Bildner, a senior graphic and packaging designer with extensive experience across mass-market retail, boutique agencies, embedded corporate teams, and in-house product environments. I specialize in transforming brand concepts into production-ready packaging, print materials, and e-commerce visuals, using Adobe Creative Cloud, 3D visualization, and AI-assisted workflows to speed concept-to-production timelines.

I’m known for collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams and remote partners, maintaining brand integrity while delivering high-volume SKUs on tight deadlines. I thrive in fast-paced environments and enjoy translating complex briefs into clear, scalable design systems.

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Work Experience

Graphic Artist at JW Mobile LLC
February 1, 2018 - December 1, 2025
Designed retail packaging for high-volume consumer electronics accessories, including chargers, cables, and screen protectors. Created production-ready dielines and print files for overseas manufacturing, ensuring accuracy across multiple formats and substrates. Developed branding and visual systems for new product lines and sub-brands. Produced Amazon and e-commerce imagery, including product renders, lifestyle graphics, and A+ content. Built 3D mockups and product visualizations in Cinema 4D for marketing, internal review, and pre-production alignment. Managed frequent, high-volume SKU updates while maintaining brand consistency and production accuracy. Transitioned from in-office to fully remote work while maintaining productivity, communication, and production standards.
Graphic Designer (Long-Term Contract Assignments) at iCreatives
February 1, 2015 - January 1, 2018
Served in extended, on-site and remote design roles for major brands and corporate teams, often returning for multiple engagements with the same clients. Notable clients included VitaCost, Office Depot (HQ), Del Monte Fresh Produce, Safari Ltd., and Wilma Schumann Skin Care. Integrated seamlessly into in-house creative and marketing teams, adapting quickly to established brand systems and production workflows. Produced a wide range of print, packaging, and digital materials under tight deadlines. Brought senior-level design judgment and reliability to high-volume production environments.
Graphic Designer at IDY Creative
February 1, 2013 - January 1, 2015
Worked in a small, fast-moving design and branding agency serving a diverse range of clients. Contributed to brand identity systems, packaging concepts, and marketing collateral. Collaborated closely with creative directors and clients from concept through execution. Balanced multiple projects simultaneously in a deadline-driven agency environment. Built a strong foundation in brand thinking, production discipline, and client-focused design.
Graphic Designer at Wendy Zaro Studio
February 1, 2011 - January 1, 2013
Worked in a boutique design studio specializing in shoes and fashion accessories. Developed packaging and branding for footwear and accessory lines. Designed retail shoe boxes for a Walmart supplier, balancing brand expression with mass-market production requirements. Prepared print-ready artwork and dielines for high-volume manufacturing. Collaborated closely with art directors and clients in a fast-paced, trend-driven environment.
Graphic Designer at Rubie’s Costume Company
February 1, 2009 - January 1, 2011
Designed packaging and graphics for a wide range of licensed and proprietary costume products. Created retail-ready artwork for high-volume, seasonal merchandise distributed nationally. Adapted designs across multiple SKUs and formats while maintaining brand and license consistency. Prepared print-ready files for large-scale manufacturing and distribution. Worked within fast-paced production cycles driven by retail calendars and licensing deadlines.

Education

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Qualifications

Adobe Creative Cloud expert (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign)
January 11, 2030 - February 10, 2026
Cinema 4D / 3D visualization
January 11, 2030 - February 10, 2026
Blender integration for 3D workflows
January 11, 2030 - February 10, 2026
AI-assisted concept development (Midjourney, DALL·E)
January 11, 2030 - February 10, 2026
Overseas manufacturing coordination and print production
January 11, 2030 - February 10, 2026
Remote work collaboration across distributed teams
January 11, 2030 - February 10, 2026

Industry Experience

Consumer Goods, Retail, Manufacturing, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services